UAE: New governance model to shape ministries, govt departments

Dubai - Strategy for next 50 years requires unity of public, private sectors, says Al Gergawi.

A new dynamic governance will lead the UAE’s ministries, departments and institutions as part of national priorities for the country’s next 50 years, a minister announced during the opening session of the 2021 ministerial retreat that started on Tuesday.

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Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, stressed that as the UAE marches towards a new era, all sectors — whether public, semi-private or private — should come together to create innovative work models that define the Emirates’ next development journey. New integrated action plans shall be established for the government and private sectors — all to make the UAE the best country in the world.

Al Gergawi also announced that a comprehensive media strategy will be developed to share the UAE’s story with the world under a unified identity. The new strategic trends aim to draft an advanced work plan to boost the UAE’s position in the global sphere.

Held at Bab Al Shams in Dubai, the two-day ministerial retreat is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

It brings together ministers and heads of local executive councils to lay out the strategic framework for the country’s development vision for the next 50 years, with plans and initiatives to speed up the development process and boost the economy.

The 2021 ministerial retreat coincides with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee that presents a defining point towards a new and accelerated development journey. Harnessing the efforts and capabilities of all sectors is among national priorities to move the country towards further successes and achievements in line with aspirations of the people of the UAE.

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