Spread spirit of tolerance, says Mohammed

Ramadan is an opportunity for us all to renew our energy, spread the spirit of tolerance and our traditions alike, says VP.

Shaikh Mohammed chairs the Cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi. -Wam

Abu Dhabi - The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates; the Emirati people; and Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

“Ramadan is an opportunity for us all to renew our energy, spread the spirit of tolerance and our traditions alike,” said Shaikh Mohammed. “Ramadan is an occasion and opportunity for innovation in our life and adopt positive behaviour. It is an opportunity to review our life and dedicate more efforts for work.”

The Cabinet has endorsed setting up the National Programme for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME). The programme aims to develop blueprints to provide expertise, technical support as well as training to boost SMEs.

The Cabinet also endorsed implementing a national strategy to establish and support research and development centres on health-related issues. It also approved an awareness-oriented initiative, which is an outcome of the government innovation lab. It aims to educate the public about healthy lifestyle and engage all members of the community and NGOs in health-related awareness programmes.