Saudi Arabia is seeing a big drop in birth rates, now at about 15.7 births per 1,000 people. This slow-down matches global trends, including in Turkey and rich countries. Experts say the main cause is sweeping social changes. Women have more education and work opportunities, with female workforce participation rising above 33% after Vision 2030. Many women put careers first, marry later, and start having children later in life. Costs of raising kids are also much higher now. Families choose smaller homes and spend more on private schools. These expenses push couples to limit children to two or three. Easy access to contraception helps families plan better. A sociology professor pointed to delayed marriage as a key reason behind the drop in fertility. The UAE faces a similar challenge. By 2050, people aged 60+ may grow from 3.1% to nearly 20%. This rapid aging will put pressure on health and social services. The government started the National Framework for Healthy Ageing to handle this "triple burden" and create a "Silver Economy". To fight falling birth rates, the UAE launched the National Family Growth Agenda 2031. It makes families a top priority. The year 2026 is named the “Year of the Family” to boost marriage and parenting. Plans include a Federal Fertility Centre to improve access to reproductive care and help Emirati couples have children. Abu Dhabi’s Emirati Family Growth Support Programme offers housing aid, financial help for newlyweds, and services to build strong households. These moves aim to ease economic hurdles and encourage early family growth across the UAE.