UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will chair the third session of the annual meetings of the UAE government. In Abu Dhabi, more than 500 national leaders from federal and local government entities participated.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “We have guided the team to engage different sectors of society in the formulation and development of the agenda for this year. They are the focus of our work, our annual gathering and our accomplishments. ”

The annual meetings of the UAE Government review the implementation stages of the UAE 2071 Centennial and the Government's plans and programs of action for the next 10 years, which represent the first phase of the Centennial. It also discusses ways to enhance the integration of national efforts and the development of the future infrastructure of the state, and concludes its activities with a ceremony honoring the first emirates of national figures, who promoted the values ​​of tolerance and the march of the state, with its initiatives, ideas and extraordinary giving.

His Highness stressed that the annual meetings of the UAE government reflect the integrated vision, which the founding fathers have established on the pillars of the UAE, with a comprehensive platform for members of the UAE government team at both levels: federal and local, to create the future of the UAE with clear and unified orientations aimed at achieving the UAE Centennial 2071 axes. First place globally.

His Highness said: “We follow through the annual meetings of the UAE government, which are held under the guidance of the brother of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the direct follow-up of my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Forces. Armed forces, what we have reached in the realization of our strategies and visions for the future of our country .. We launch initiatives and projects aimed at promoting our development ».

“Our goal is a better future for our citizens, who are at the heart of our business and our active partners. "Our goal is to shape future directions to empower future generations and establish quality of life in all fields."

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that “one of the pillars of the success of the UAE was based on a firm belief in the pivotal joint work, in which efforts are integrated and embodied the spirit of team.” He pointed out that «annual meetings of the UAE government reflect this vision , Which is adopted by the leadership of the State and working to consolidate in all areas ».

His Highness said that the annual meetings of the UAE government emphasize the unity of visions and objectives, and the integration of efforts to continue the march of the blessed Emirates, launched by the founding fathers, to achieve our national high goals, and we are confident that the team of the UAE government is able to consolidate this experience and develop it for its benefit. Good for the people of the UAE ».

His Highness stressed that «the meetings represent an effective annual framework to review the process of government work, and to discuss the mechanisms of development and modernization, especially as the UAE is a leading country at the international level in the prospect of the future of governments».

For his part, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Future, Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, said that the annual meetings of the UAE government represent the first and most important national station for the people of the UAE and government officials, to meet, communicate and interact as a single government working group, to serve one goal is to achieve the aspirations of the leadership to reach the UAE The first places globally in various fields.

Mohammed Al Gergawi said that the annual meetings of the UAE government are important, as it is the unified national government platform, which is held under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Crown Prince, in an inclusive national scene, establishes leadership continuity with citizens, promotes government integration at both federal and local levels, and reaffirms working as a team to shape the future of the UAE.

He added that the annual meetings of the UAE government will witness a special meeting, with the participation of His Highness the Crown Prince, meetings of the Secretaries General of the Executive Councils in the UAE, in addition to sessions and lectures on global changes and their effects in the UAE. The agenda of the meetings will also witness a session of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, on the regional and global changes. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, will review the government's plans and preparations for the world's largest Expo 2020 Dubai event. The sessions include the theme of "Hope probe" and preparations for the launch within eight months of the Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, Sarah bint Yusuf Al-Amiri. The Minister of State and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its group of companies, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, will review in a special session the theme «UAE and the future of energy», in addition to presenting the results and objectives to achieve the UAE Vision 2021.

Mohammed Al Gergawi said: “The annual meetings of the UAE government in its third session adopt two main objectives: first, discussing the implementation of the government's plans and strategies in the past period, and what has been achieved to achieve the UAE Vision 2021. The second is to develop our perceptions for the future, and work to lay the foundations and possibilities to achieve the goals and axes. Emirates Centennial 2071 ».

He stressed that the third session of the annual meetings will be different in its discussions and outputs, where it will focus on the development of concrete and operational plans to start the implementation of the percentage of the UAE, especially the government work programs for the next 10 years, which represents the first phase of the centenary, in addition to the launch of national initiatives that raise the aspirations of the community, and enhance the quality Life in the UAE.

Al-Gergawi said that the third session will witness a greater focus on developmental areas, through which national initiatives will be developed and launched that directly touch the lives of UAE nationals through three main axes of workshops and meetings, including: the economy, the UAE society, and the development of services. Citizens, and seeks to strengthen the economic community of the state.

He added: “With the participation of a group of young people, senior citizens, parents, people of determination, pensioners, entrepreneurs and others, we participate in this year's meetings in the participatory design sessions for the future of the UAE, in order to develop the agenda of the annual meetings and propose topics and challenges.” The partnership with the community is the basis for the success of the annual meetings, through the vision and aspirations of the community members, to develop projects and initiatives that will put government agencies on the road to achieve the UAE 2071 Centennial.

The annual meetings of the UAE government represent the largest and most comprehensive platform that brings together the UAE team of federal and local government agencies to discuss the challenges facing the development process, discuss the priorities of government action in various sectors, draw up plans and programs of action and policies, and harmonize federal and local strategies and coordination. And the start of planning for the UAE Centennial 2071, which constitutes a comprehensive and expanded government program of action, including the development of long-term national strategies, to consecrate the UAE's reputation regionally and internationally, and empower them cognitively, economically and socially, and Taiz Investment in vital sectors such as education, health and advanced technology, building the Emirati values ​​system for future generations, raising productivity in the national economy, and strengthening solidarity and social cohesion.

More than 500 government officials from the Crown Prince, executive councils of the seven emirates, ministers, heads of federal government agencies, heads of local government agencies, government ministries and general directors, local directors, assistant secretaries and executive directors meet to launch initiatives and projects. National and strategies in vital sectors pave the way towards the coming years.

It is worth mentioning that in June 2017, an annual national gathering called “Annual Meetings of the UAE Government” was adopted to unify government work as a single system at the federal and local levels, discuss development issues annually at all levels of government, in the presence of officials and decision makers, and involve National sectors in the development of the state's vision, up to the UAE Centennial 2071.

Vice President:

“The annual meetings reflect the complementary vision, which the founding fathers built on the pillars of the Union State.”

"Our goal is a better future for our citizens, who are the focus of our work and our active partners. To shape future directions to enable future generations and to consolidate the quality of life in all fields."

"We directed the team to engage different groups of society in the formulation and development of the agenda of meetings .. They are the focus of our work and our annual gathering, and partners to achieve achievements."

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi:

"One of the pillars of the UAE's success was based on a firm belief in the centrality of joint action, in which efforts are integrated and team spirit embodies."

"The annual meetings of the UAE government underscore the unity of visions and objectives, and the integration of efforts, to continue the march of the blessed Emirates launched by the founding fathers."

"We are confident that the UAE government team is able to consolidate this experience and develop it for the good of the people of the UAE."

Mohammed Al Gergawi:

«(The third session) will focus on the development of concrete and operational plans to start the implementation of the UAE Centennial»

2019 meetings

• A special meeting with the participation of the Crown Prince and the meetings of the secretaries of the executive boards.

• The UAE community, in all categories, participates in the development of the meeting agenda through youth, senior citizens, parents, people of determination, retirees and entrepreneurs.

• 11 development topics within 3 strategic themes: economy, UAE society and service development.

• Dr. Anwar Gargash session on regional and global variables.

• Reem Al Hashimi reviews the government's readiness plans for the biggest event in the world «Expo 2020 Dubai».

• A session on the probe of hope and the preparations for the launch within 8 months for Sarah Al-Amiri.

• Dr. Sultan Al Jaber reviews the future of energy.

• View the results of achieving the UAE Vision 2021.

• Developing perceptions and visions of the implementation stages of the UAE 2071 Centennial.

• Announcing a package of priority national initiatives in the work of the UAE government.

• Participatory design sessions for the UAE's future with citizen participation.

• Honoring the first emirates who promoted the values ​​of tolerance with their extraordinary initiatives and ideas.