It will focus on reviewing two key national development plans: UAE Vision 2021 and UAE Centennial 2071.
Published: Sat 23 Sep 2017, 3:39 PM
Last updated: Sun 24 Sep 2017, 3:00 PM
The Dubai Ruler and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince will jointly chair the UAE government's annual meeting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Over 400 senior government officials will be present for the two-day meeting.
It will focus on reviewing two key national development plans: UAE Vision 2021 and UAE Centennial 2071. The goals and progress of the UAE Vision 2021 will be assessed, including outlining a plan for the next three years. The meeting will also set out to complete a solid foundation for UAE Centennial 2071.
Five long-term strategies and 120 national initiatives will be launched in over 30 federal and local sectors. The meeting will also review the global geopolitical climate,
The meeting will focus on aligning national objectives and setting a clear infrastructure for the country's future by introducing policies and services that seek to meet national goals. The meeting will also discuss strategies related to soft power, higher education and water security in the state, as well as creating a road map toward the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said: "Our development as a country is achieved through cohesion and the integration of all government sectors and entities - one cannot thrive without the other. The goal of our meeting is to align together, and achieve developmental leaps for all sectors across all of the UAE.
"The UAE Government annual meeting will mark the first steps our nation takes toward its 100th anniversary. We will look for creative ideas that can set the agenda for a prosperous future for our nation. Our goal is to ensure the wealth of many more generations to come."
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, expressed confidence in the success of the annual meeting, and its important role in promoting the UAE's renaissance and citizen's happiness. "We are taking yet another step towards realising the aspirations and hopes of our people and solidifying their futures for many generations to come."
Stressing on the importance of seizing the initiative and working hard in order to remain competitive and pioneer the future in a rapidly changing world, he elaborated: "We must work together as a cohesive and effective team in order to prepare for tomorrow with ambition and a vision that looks far ahead into the future."
He said the UAE government "exists to make its people happy". :"This mission is supported by the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who seek to create a positive present and future for the country.
"The UAE has developed quickly and significantly during the past five decades. We hope for further developments as the UAE Vision 2021 approaches," the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince added.
National initiatives
The UAE Government annual meeting will be held in the presence of over 400 dignitaries, including executive board members of the seven Emirates, ministers, and heads of official federal and local government bodies. At the meeting, 120 national initiatives in 11 vital areas will be launched, including national programmes, laws, legislations, services, database information, strategic plans and local reports and studies.
Long-term national strategies will also be launched, including the UAE Soft Power Strategy, Emirates Higher Education Strategy, UAE Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy and UAE Water Security Strategy 2036.
The meeting will also cover over 30 subjects including economics, infrastructure and housing, health and prevention services, youth, resettlement, the environment, energy, higher education and science research, media smart services, technology and innovation, and gender balance. There will also be various workshops and specialised lectures that will dissect the most relevant anticipated challenges for the next five decades, with a focus on how to develop plans in preparation for them.
Between 2021 and 2071
The meeting will address the objectives and results achieved so far within the UAE Vision 2021 framework, including the goal of establishing the UAE among the best countries in the world in various fields and in accordance with international indicators. To achieve these goals, a National Agenda was established and divided the objectives into six national axes representing main government sectors: Education, health, economy, police and security, housing and infrastructure, and government services.
The annual meeting aims to provide the largest and most comprehensive platform for federal and local governments to discuss the challenges facing the UAE's development process and government priorities in various sectors, and to introduce appropriate strategies and policies.
The meeting also seeks to harmonise federal and local government strategies. The meeting marks the start of planning for the UAE Centennial 2071, including a comprehensive and extensive government programme with long-term strategies to establish the country's reputation in the region, a system of values for future generations, increasing productivity in the national economy and enhancing social solidarity and cohesion.
In June, the UAE Cabinet approved the UAE Government annual meeting, which aims to align government work at both the federal and local levels. Annual development challenges are discussed at the meeting with representatives from all levels of government.
UAE Centennial 2071, which is based on the historic lecture by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, will be discussed annually as well.
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