Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cupboard convened on the UAE Authorities Annual Conferences venue in Abu Dhabi.
The assembly was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Courtroom; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance and His Highness Lt. Basic Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Inside.
The Cupboard emphasised the importance of the UAE Authorities Annual Conferences as a pivotal nationwide gathering that embodies the spirit of a united nationwide group. These conferences evaluate and talk about the agenda for governmental federal-local integration and goal to set clear targets and a nationwide agenda for the upcoming yr 2025.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed stated: “In the present day, I chaired the UAE Authorities Annual Conferences in Abu Dhabi, launching this pivotal nationwide gathering with a particular session of the Cupboard. The Annual Conferences deliver collectively the UAE’s main 500 officers, underscoring the essential significance of unified teamwork throughout federal and native entities. Working with a cohesive group spirit is not a selection; it’s important to advance the UAE’s growth journey.”
“Our goal for these conferences is to determine a centered agenda, setting forth nationwide tasks and applications for 2025. We goal for stronger unity, aligned imaginative and prescient and synchronised efforts throughout all ranges of presidency to serve the Union and its folks,” His Highness added.
“In our Cupboard session, we reviewed the progress of federal housing plans. Over the previous 5 years, homeownership amongst residents has elevated from 76% to 91%, the variety of pending housing requests dropped from 13,000 to simply 650, and the ready interval for housing was lowered from 4 years to 1. Since its institution, the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program has supported over 90,000 residents with an allocation of AED 60 billion. Could Sheikh Zayed’s soul relaxation in peace, and should his legacy of goodwill proceed to encourage; his contributions to our nation’s welfare proceed to depart a profound influence.”
“We additionally permitted the Nationwide Anti-Drug Technique right this moment. This technique strengthens measures to discourage drug sellers and traffickers at each the native and worldwide ranges, expands rehabilitation facilities, will increase public consciousness throughout all social segments, and establishes correctional facilities, amongst different initiatives. Medication are the most cancers of societies—a harmful drive that results in habit and despair. It’s important that we unite to fight this hazard.”
“The Cupboard ratified 22 worldwide agreements, masking financial and commerce partnerships in addition to authorized, judicial, and academic cooperation. We additionally endorsed memoranda of understanding within the fields of power, competitiveness, and analysis with 17 international locations.”
“The UAE continues to construct bridges with nations all over the world, as our rising world engagement is an important ingredient in our sustainable growth journey,” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed concluded.
The Cupboard permitted the Nationwide Anti-Medication Technique (2024-2031), a complete plan encompassing varied programmes and initiatives that goal for a drug-free UAE by 2031 and lowering mortality charges ensuing from drug use. The technique goals to bolster group resistance to drug use, advance analysis in drug detection, assist at-risk people whereas harnessing their potential, set up secure therapy and rehabilitation amenities, enhance employment alternatives for recovering addicts to scale back relapse charges, strengthen border management towards drug trafficking, arrest and apprehend drug sellers, actively take part in worldwide counter-narcotics efforts, and promote the accountable use of doubtless addictive prescription medicines.
This technique encompasses a number of key initiatives: focused consciousness campaigns; and the event of insurance policies and analysis centered on consciousness, prevention, and optimistic behavioural change
The UAE Cupboard highlighted important developments within the Federal Authorities Housing Program, reflecting the nation’s dedication to elevating the standard of life for its residents. Within the interval from 1999 as much as the top of August 2024, the variety of housing help resolutions has reached 67,148 resolutions, with a complete worth of economic assist amounting to AED47 Billion.
Current enhancements embrace an increase in homeownership amongst UAE nationals from 76% in 2017 to 91% in 2023, a discount within the ready time for housing assist to 1.07 years from 4.42 years, and a outstanding enhance in non-public sector participation, with 70% of housing help now funded privately. Citizen satisfaction with Sheikh Zayed Housing Program providers has additionally seen a big rise from 41% in 2017 to 83% in 2023.
The Cupboard reviewed the annual outcomes of the Trade Growth Council (IDC) for 2023, highlights of which included securing AED6.17 Billion in financing options by strategic companions of the Ministry of Trade and Superior Know-how, lowered charges of Ministry of Human Sources and Emiratisation providers for corporations collaborating within the In-Nation Worth (ICV) programme. A complete industrial census was accomplished to offer strong information for decision-makers. Key regulatory developments included the Industrial Regulation and Growth Legislation, a coverage for valuing industrial waste, and prolonged tariffs on imported metal, all supporting nationwide merchandise.
Report of the Nationally Decided Contributions underneath the United Nations Framework Conference on Local weather Change
As a part of the UAE’s methods and programmes in direction of local weather neutrality, the Cupboard reviewed the Report of the Nationally Decided Contributions underneath the United Nations Framework Conference on Local weather.
The Cupboard ratified a number of agreements and memoranda with varied international locations, masking areas equivalent to authorized cooperation, financial and civil affairs, healthcare, and funding. Notable amongst these are complete financial partnership agreements with Jordan and South Korea, and an settlement on cooperation within the area of nursing accreditation with the US. These agreements align with the UAE’s targets to increase worldwide relations and fortify partnerships throughout various sectors.
Moreover, the Cupboard endorsed the UAE’s plans to host the Joint Annual Assembly of Arab Monetary Establishments in Abu Dhabi in 2026, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Arab Financial Fund. The Cupboard additionally permitted internet hosting the 2025 Meridian Convention on Important Info Infrastructure Safety, positioning the UAE as a regional chief in finance and safety.
The Cupboard permitted the UAE’s membership in OpenPeppol, a non-profit organisation that promotes unified e-invoicing requirements, with memberships together with over 39 international locations and greater than 400,000 non-public companies. By becoming a member of OpenPeppol, the UAE goals to make sure the usage of worldwide greatest practices and streamline e-invoicing inside an built-in digital framework.
The Cupboard permitted the UAE’s subscription to a capital enhance within the Arab Financial Fund, contributing roughly AED1,082 million. Amendments to the AMF’s articles of settlement have been additionally permitted.
The Cupboard reviewed consolidated semi-annual monetary statements of the federation for the interval ending 30 June 2024. Moreover, the Cupboard mentioned reviews from committees on training governance and monetary free zones, together with the standing of the UAE’s twin licensing initiative for companies in free zones.
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