His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed a series of intensive government sessions, including ministers, agents, executive boards, and international experts, to start formulating the UAE’s strategy for after “Covid-19” (epidemic outbreak) The Corona Virus Emerging Virus), calling on His Highness to elaborate policies, in the short and long term, to achieve recovery and the resumption of economic activity in the country, including with regard to all sectors, economic and social in the Emirates, to growth and stability.
His Highness also stressed the importance of mobilizing local, Arab and international minds and experiences to participate in comprehensive intellectual and analytical seminars, the outputs of which constitute theoretical and practical frameworks for drawing policies and setting visions and perceptions, to build new foundations and mechanisms of action in all sectors, taking into account the vital priority sectors that form the basis Community and developmental movement, foremost of which are health, education, technology and food security, so that the human element, in terms of its safety, security, welfare and psychological and health construction, is the basis of these plans and policies, stressing his highness the need to work, in parallel, to direct state policies etc. It is necessary, in coordination with the international community, to ensure the building of an economic and geopolitical cooperation system to optimally address and contain health and environmental disasters and reduce their consequences.
This came during the presidency of His Highness the cabinet meeting, which was held yesterday, with the technology of video communication (remote), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Council The Ministers and Minister of Presidential Affairs, as the Council adopted in its agenda a number of decisions and legislations, within the framework of developing the federal government work system in the country, in light of the national precautionary measures implemented by the government, and laying down a general framework for a comprehensive strategy, which includes action plans and policies for the post-Koved- 19 », and take into account the economic and societal sectors The most urgent in the foreseeable future.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “A new world awaits us, requiring different tools, new priorities, and our state will be the most prepared, and the fastest rising, God willing,” stressing His Highness that “preparing for after (Covid-19) is preparation for a new future No one expected it just months ago. Education, health, government work, investment, trade and our electronic infrastructure ... all of which will see new developments to keep pace with a future full of different opportunities. ”
His Highness pointed out that the new work teams, which were formed by the Council of Ministers, are required to work in a way that is faster, more comprehensive, and more responsive to daily changes. His Highness stressed: “We learned from this crisis that government work teams, federally and locally, and the private sector institutions, are really one team "It is driven by one interest, one goal and one gains, everyone is responsible for it."
His Highness added: "Our national priorities need to be reviewed by the post-Coved-19 world, our financial and human resources need to be redirected, and our medical, food and economic security needs to be further established through new programs and exceptional projects."
And starting from the UAE’s strategy after “Covid-19”, action plans will be drawn up and specific targets set, urgent and future targets, to meet the urgent development needs, and address the current challenges resulting from the crisis of the outbreak of the Corna virus emerging in the Emirates, so that the new developments and developments are taken into account. , In the various economic, developmental, community, service, and technological sectors within the regional context of the country and within the global system as a whole, along with formulating forward-looking policies to deal with similar environmental, epidemiological and natural challenges, and examining the deficiencies in the sectors that faced Difficulties than others in dealing with the crisis, and the strengthening of the sectors that have proven their ability to adapt to, and succeeded in developing flexible mechanisms of action, including shares in support of the production wheel, and the provision of services with great efficiency under difficult conditions.
The teams concerned with formulating the UAE’s strategy for after “Covid-19”, based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will build the largest research, intellectual and analytical system at the country level, through holding economic and scientific meetings and meetings, in coordination with the centers and institutions Research in the Emirates, and with the help of a group of leading experts, thinkers and researchers in the region and the world, to put the most important issues and challenges in the post-Corona virus emerging on the research table, including the economic and social repercussions, locally, regionally and globally, and the changing balance of power in the economy In the world, and the impact of that on building a new world order, and how the UAE can adapt to the economic and geopolitical reality beyond "Covid-19", and what are the ways to strengthen the health sector in the Emirates, and mechanisms to enhance food security in the country, making it immune from Any disruption to which the global food supply chains may be exposed in disasters and crises, and the need to support the distance learning system in the Emirates, and attach it as a basic educational tool in the traditional learning system even in natural conditions and conditions, along with formulating features of the future government’s work system, and setting priorities for government spending and guidance Optimization of resources, seek help Additional prospects for the future of work, public and private, remote, and the prospects for infrastructure and digital development in the country and enhance its efficiency, the design of future cities, and functions of the future, and the role of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in the conduct of the production wheel, and how to remedy future risks and other issues and questions vital.
The strategy is based on a fundamental principle that all decisions and policies taken in this regard, within the framework of preserving the mental and emotional health of the Emirati society, and dedicating the social welfare system, which is based on securing safety, security and social and economic stability, and that the human being is the pillar of the state and its first and last pillar, This reflects the main goal of the Emirati leadership, represented by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahya , Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
The agenda of the cabinet meeting witnessed the adoption of a set of decisions that reflect the requirements of the current stage, including the formation of a working group to study the file of national, medical and pharmaceutical industries in the country, to enhance the productive capacities of the health sector in the state, the adoption of a draft amendment of some provisions of the federal law regarding commercial companies, and the issuance of a federal law on Organizing the Angel Union, and adopting the guide to inventory requirements for implementing structural decisions in the federal government, in addition to adopting the organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice, and others.
During its session, the Council approved the formation of a working group to study the file of the national medical and pharmaceutical industries in the country, headed by the Ministry of Energy and Industry, and membership of a number of federal and local authorities in the country, with the aim of developing investment opportunities in the medical industries sector, focusing on priority products and developing local productive capacity, In addition to proposing the policies, legislations and incentives required to support the success of opportunities in this vital sector, and to ensure self-sufficiency and continuous preparation for any future challenges.
The pharmaceutical and medical supplies industry is one of the strategic sectors of the industry sector in the country, with an average annual growth rate of 6% during the past five years, and an export growth rate of about 4% during the same period, and there are more than 70 national factories nationwide, whose products vary to support the sector Health among different types of medicines and medical solutions, and industrial gases, such as oxygen, vitamins, medical supplies, and others.
In legislative affairs, the council approved, during its session, a draft amendment of some provisions of the federal law regarding commercial companies, aimed at strengthening and raising the levels of the state in a number of global competitive indicators, and providing an attractive business environment that supports the national economy, where the law targets the corporate sector, and foreign investors from International companies, institutions and investment funds.
The Council also approved the issuance of a federal law on the organization of the Owners Union, in the framework of enhancing the sustainability of infrastructure and increasing community participation in preserving it, within the housing projects and housing complexes sector, in order to preserve and maintain joint property in the complexes.
At its meeting, the Council adopted the guide to inventory the requirements for implementing structural decisions in the federal government, which represents a reference for the federal authorities to manage and organize financial affairs, human resources affairs, governance, institutional management, technology and services, in the event of the creation, abolition or merging of entities Federal, or transfer the competence of an organizational unit to another federal or local authority, where the guide aims to provide an easy and highly efficient mechanism for the entities, and help decision-makers to take and implement decisions easily, quickly and efficiently, and facilitate procedures within an integrated legislative system that organizes Federal authorities.
The Council approved the organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice, within the framework of upgrading the work system in the ministry in all its sectors, and strengthening legislation and the rule of law and upgrading the services provided by the ministry to customers, in a way that reflects positively on the competitiveness index in improving the status of the state at the international level.
The Council also adopted a mandatory UAE standard for periodic technical inspection of vehicles in the country, with the aim of implementing an effective system for managing vehicle maintenance and safety testing, developing inspection standards and standardizing them at the country level, improving the environmental dimension and reducing emissions of vehicle exhaust gases that affect air quality.
In government affairs, the council reviewed a number of issues to follow the progress of work in the federal authorities, including reviewing the Federal National Council on discussing the issue of the Ministry of Health policy and community protection, with regard to strengthening mental health in the state.
Deputy Head of State:
"Our medical, food and economic security needs to be further consolidated, through new programs and exceptional projects."
"We learned from the crisis that government teams, federally and locally, and private sector institutions, one team driven by one interest, one goal, and one gains."
“Adoption of a mandatory UAE standard for periodic technical inspection of vehicles.”
"Forming a work team to study the file of the national, medical and pharmaceutical industries."
"Education, health, government work, investment, trade and our electronic infrastructure ... will all see new developments."
"A new world awaits us requires different tools and new priorities ... and our state will be the most prepared and the fastest rising."
"Preparing for after (Covid-19) is preparation for a new future that no one expected a few months ago."
“The teams formed by the Council of Ministers are required to work faster, more thoroughly, and more responsive to daily changes.”
On the agenda of the meeting
■ Forming a work team to study the file of the national medical and pharmaceutical industries in the country, to develop investment opportunities for the medical industries sector, and to enhance production capacities.
■ Adoption of a draft amendment of some provisions of the Federal Law, regarding commercial companies, to enhance and raise the levels of the state in a number of global competitive indicators.
■ Issuing a federal law on organizing the Owners Union, to enhance infrastructure sustainability and increase community participation within the housing projects and housing complexes sector.
■ Adoption of the guide to limit requirements for implementing structural decisions in the federal government, to facilitate procedures, within an integrated legislative system that regulates the work of federal agencies.
■ Adopting the organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice to upgrade the work system in the Ministry with all its sectors and services.
■ Implement an effective system for vehicle maintenance management and safety testing, and develop and standardize inspection standards at the country level.