His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, said that the second of December, is an occasion in which we renew, the people and leadership, loyalty to the homeland, and recall the fragrant biography of the father of the late founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers founding fathers, who have established The strong bases of a state have impressed the world with its comprehensive civilizational renaissance and the dignity, dignity and dignity it has provided to its citizens and residents.
His Highness also affirmed, in a speech delivered on the occasion of the 48th National Day of the State, that we will continue to be generational, proud of giving our founding fathers, believing in their approach, following in their footsteps, uplifting the homeland and delighting their people.
`` In the UAE, we do not take indicators of economic growth, as important, as a single criterion for measuring the success of productive and service projects in our country, but we measure success with the tangible added value of these quality of life projects and their balanced growth, '' he said. And sustainable, and with the creation of jobs, training and rehabilitation, the main purpose of economic activity is to make our country the best place and security for all members of society.
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed said that the past year was “a year of community development in all its dimensions.
“Education will remain our top priority and our way to the future,” he said. In recognition of this trend, the federal budget for the new year has allocated a high percentage of its funds to finance the development of federal schools. The Council of Ministers also adopted a resolution establishing the Education Support Fund, which will open the door to society, represented in its individuals and institutions, to contribute effectively to the financing of education development programs, which is no longer merely indoctrination, but rather the building of skills, values, attitudes, discovery and development of abilities and talents. ''
HH noted the adoption by the Council of Ministers of a resolution to enhance the participation of youth in the boards of government bodies, institutions and companies, and to launch initiatives to develop the leadership capabilities of young people, support emerging projects for entrepreneurs, enable them to the techniques of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the strong integration in the outer space industry. "This year, it is an advanced leap, with the arrival of the first Emirati astronaut to the International Space Station."
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed added: `` What the UAE's son Hazza Al Mansouri has achieved is the first step in an ambitious Emirati space program, spanning 100 years, which aims to establish the UAE as a global platform for research and space projects geared towards supporting comprehensive development efforts. ''
His Highness stressed that «the government, as it is concerned with the prospect of the future and turn its challenges into opportunities and achievements that serve the state, society and the individual, it is also, with the same interest, to preserve our customs, traditions, values and elements of our people's heritage, reviving heritage and celebrating it and passing it on to future generations. The most important rules that will build the emirates of the future, our heritage is the pillar of our identity, the basis of our belonging, the source of our inspiration, and the driving force of our march, and the bridge of our communication with peoples.The great nations celebrate their heritage and history, and appreciate their children, and boast of their martyrs. ''
His Highness stressed that Emiratisation is one of the real indicators to measure success. To reflect this understanding, the Council of Ministers adopted a strategic package last September to support this dossier, including the establishment of a national fund to support job seekers and qualify them, and amend the labor and pensions laws, with equal privileges for citizens working in the private sector and the government and semi-government sectors » .
“We view security as a real indicator and a key criterion for measuring economic and social progress. There is no development without sustainable security, nor progress without the rule of law and respect for human rights. In this, the Ministry of Interior and its security and police, deserve our thanks and appreciation ».
He also praised the initiatives and projects presented by citizens in the Year of Tolerance.
He praised the active UAE diplomacy, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for its highly organized effort in implementing the foreign policy of the State, building its image, expressing its sovereignty, enhancing its position and strengthening its relations.
His Highness said: "All this effort reflected a lot of good on the country and the citizen, and on top of that became the passport of the United Arab Emirates strongest and first in the world."
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“Emiratisation is not merely a mechanism of employment and employment, but a means of construction, an empowerment tool and a qualification path.
"We will continue to be generationally proud of giving our founding fathers a faith in their path."