UAE PM, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince approve projects

DUBAI: 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, reviewed the country’s strategic plans and initiatives aimed at accelerating the development drive and providing an ideal environment for businesses and sustainable economic growth over the coming period, Khaleej Times reported.

This came as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in Abu Dhabi to discuss the new edition of the national agenda and strategic projects aimed at ushering the nation into a fresh phase of economic competitiveness, underpinning its regional and international status across all sectors and platforms, and taking the UAE to new frontiers regionally and internationally.

The leaders emphasised that the nation is looking forward to delivering a brighter future where human capital lies at the heart of all economic and developmental plans over the coming decades.

They noted the government’s determination to continue to provide all tools conducive to continuing its model of excellence and distinctiveness.

“Today, I met with my brother Mohammed bin Rashid. We discussed upcoming strategic projects and the future direction of our government. Under the leadership of President Sheikh Khalifa, our economy is growing stronger, more competitive and able to adapt to global change.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also stressed on the importance of continuing all possible efforts to keep the country’s government system robust, flexible and adaptable to future changes by launching distinctive development projects and policies aimed at ensuring decent life for its people and for the generations to come.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports; Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Jassim Mohammed Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance.