HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has formed a committee comprising a group of ministers and officials to activate the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to the Federal Government and the Cabinet. This reflects the message sent by His Highness to the sons of the UAE and all officials in the UAE on the occasion of the start of a new season of work and achievement, so that the Committee is working to provide legal and procedural frameworks for the translation of His Highness' directives on the ground, and raise the first 100 days plan for His Highness, The government and private institutions in the State, and contribute to the promotion of economic and social performance, and achieve the satisfaction of citizens and their happiness, and move the development movement in the State in all sectors to new heights.
This came during a Cabinet meeting today at Al Watan Palace in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: "The message that we have sent has arrived. The actions are more important than words. We will follow up on what we have promised. I renew my confidence in all ministers and leaders to shoulder their responsibilities before our people."
His Highness added: "Our dreams are in the sky, but our feet are on the ground. We have a grasp of practical and realistic challenges in all our vital sectors. Our government will continue to serve the citizens, the well-being of citizens, and the provision of a cherished life for the citizens."
He added: "I have great confidence in those who put them at the top of the responsibility. We follow through many reports the performance of the responsible managers, and no one is above accountability."
In this context, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the new season message sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to his sons and daughters and all officials in various development sectors in the country. ..
Mohammed bin Rashid's enduring directives have set an example for international government performance.
His Highness said: "The reputation of the UAE was built by Zayed. It is sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and protected by Mohammed bin Rashid and Mohammed bin Zayed with permanent follow-up and decisive decisions."
In this context, and to translate the principles contained in the message of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Council of Ministers directed the National Media Council to regulate social media and set high standards for the defense of the nation in the media to address the minds and win hearts and enhance the balance of the UAE Arab and international. The Government Liaison Office at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has been instructed to follow up all means of direct broadcasting and to ensure that all federal entities respond to citizens' inquiries and demands.
It was also agreed to allocate an upcoming session of the Council of Ministers to discuss the issue of Emiratisation, where HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that the priority in the new season will be for this particular file.
The Council of Ministers adopted a package of federal decisions and laws in the field of health to support the promotion of public health in the country, and the provision of health care on a global level, where these decisions aim to consolidate a comprehensive national approach in the health sector and integrated coordination between all federal and local authorities, and adopt a health system All concerned sectors are involved and work to raise the level of health in the community and promote the welfare and health care of the population of citizens and residents.
The package included the adoption of the policy of labeling the nutritional values of products, the national policy to combat communicable diseases in the country, the adoption of a federal draft law on public health, as well as the restructuring of the State Health Council.
In its agenda, the Council adopted the policy of labeling the nutritional values of products, aiming at enhancing the public health patterns in the society and adopting the choice of healthy food alternatives. Foods that have a major impact on public health, including sugar, salts and fats, as well as calories on the front face of the product packaging.
The presentation will be based on three-color visuals “red, yellow and green” to distinguish the nutritional values of food products more clearly. The relationship is a prelude to imposing it compulsively during the coming stages based on the results of the evaluation, which contributes to increase the consumption of healthy food, and positively affect their health and thus their happiness and quality of life.
The National Policy for Communicable Disease Control was adopted in the UAE, which aims to promote the health of the individual and the UAE community within a healthy environment free from the risks of communicable diseases, and to strengthen the country's efforts to keep pace with the latest developments in the field of dealing with communicable diseases. To combat and control communicable diseases and to promote health services in the country to a higher level, through a unified and integrated health approach that includes several sectors to develop programs and plans, in addition to developing national capacities and ensuring unification against threats related to diseases. Confidential priority.
In the legislative affairs, the adoption of a federal law on public health, which aims to promote and maintain human and community health and protection from risks that harm public health in all its forms, and to strengthen cooperation and coordination at all levels of internal and external in the field of preparedness and response to health problems.
Regarding government regulatory affairs, the decision to reconstitute the Health Council was chaired by HE the Minister of Health and Community Protection for a period of three years with the aim of developing the health system in the country and representing all concerned sectors in the field of health, in a way that enhances the public health and happiness of community members.
The membership includes Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Dubai Health Authority, Sharjah Health Authority, Dubai Healthcare City, Ministry of Interior Medical Services, Armed Forces Medical Services, Emirates Health Services Corporation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs Medical Office, as well as a number of members. Representing the private sector.
The Council also approved the restructuring of the Industry Coordination Council headed by the Minister of Energy and Industry and the addition of a number of members in order to enhance the performance of the Council, and take advantage of successful experiences to enhance the opportunities for the participation of national companies in this sector, and the involvement of various sectors in the country in the development of strategies and industrial potential.
In international relations, the Council adopted and ratified a number of agreements, which included ratification of an agreement between the Government of the State of Mali and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on economic and technical cooperation, and the ratification of a protocol to amend an agreement between the State Government and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on the avoidance of double taxation and prevention. Financial evasion with respect to income and real estate taxes, and two agreements with the Government of the Republic of South Sudan on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of financial evasion with respect to income taxes and on investment. And confidential Brazil Alathadahbhon cooperation and facilitate investment.
The agreements also included the ratification of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Gulf Payments Company, the holding of the International Agency for the International Standard Book Number, and the approval of the United Arab Emirates to host the World Conference on Creative Economy 2020.