The establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, organizational decisions, and new structures for ministries and federal institutions were approved
Mohammed bin Rashid: Serving citizens and residents on the land of the Emirates is a priority
Mohammed bin Rashid speaking to Saif bin Zayed during the meeting.
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Mohammed bin Rashid presiding over the cabinet meeting.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that serving citizens and residents on the land of the Emirates in accordance with best practices is a priority, which makes our government system flexible and renewable to achieve our aspirations.
This came during His Highness presiding over the cabinet meeting, which was held yesterday at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
The council approved a number of organizational decisions, new structures for ministries and federal institutions, and re-formation of councils in the government.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “We approved the establishment of a National Commission for Human Rights in the UAE. The Commission will monitor this file and coordinate with all concerned parties internally and externally to maintain the level of civilization that our country has reached in this file.”
The National Commission for Human Rights aims to strengthen the position of the state in international and regional forums, and to develop effective international networks with individuals and institutions around the world, in a way that serves the goals and interests of the state, and the commission will have, according to law, an independent legal personality, and enjoy financial and administrative independence in the exercise of its tasks, activities and competencies.
The establishment of an independent national human rights body enhances the stature of the state and the visibility of its roles in the field of human rights at the international level, as it is a national mechanism guided in its work by the Paris Principles for National Human Rights Institutions approved by the United Nations General Assembly.
The draft federal law regarding the authority includes 25 articles that define its objectives, terms of reference, composition of its board of directors, membership conditions, term and committees, and its relationship with the competent authorities, in addition to the internal regulations to organize its work.
On the other hand, the Council of Ministers, within the organizational affairs of government work, approved the restructuring of the Emirates Competitiveness Council, to take charge of enhancing the state’s competitiveness and supporting it with the necessary policies, strategies and legislation, in coordination with government agencies, following up the coordination and implementation of initiatives and implementing plans, and assessing national and international competitiveness in cooperation and partnership between the government and private sectors. .
In this context, His Highness said: “We approved the restructuring of the Emirates Competitiveness Council so that the Council will start its new year in 2021 with a new vision to consolidate the competitiveness of the UAE .. The UAE is the first in the world in 121 key indicators, and the goal is a new phase of the state’s global supremacy with the beginning of the new fifty.”
The Emirates Competitiveness Council was formed under the chairmanship of Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, and the membership of each of: the Minister of Economy, the Minister of Health and Community Protection, the Minister of State for Financial Affairs, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Minister of Justice, and the Minister Community Development, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, Secretary General of the Executive Office of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Secretary General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development in the Emirate of Sharjah, Secretary General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Ajman, and the Secretary General of the Executive Council of Umm Al Quwain, Secretary General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, Director of the Emiri Diwan of the Emirate of Fujairah, a representative of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, a representative of the Office of His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and a representative of the Supreme Council for National Security.
Formation of the National Entrepreneurship Council
On the other hand, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “We approved the formation of a National Entrepreneurship Council headed by Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, and membership of institutions and funds to support citizens' projects.”
In addition to the formation of the National Entrepreneurship Council headed by the Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Hamid Belhoul Al Falasi, the Council approved the restructuring of the Council for Small and Medium Enterprises and Enterprises, within the framework of supporting the growth and development of the small and medium enterprises sector and national entrepreneurship in the country, to push Economic acceleration and development, and providing an innovative environment for establishing companies and developing businesses.
The Council also approved, as part of the regulatory decisions, the restructuring of the Government Financial Policy Coordination Council headed by the Under Secretary of the Ministry of Finance for a period of three years, and includes in its membership representatives of the financial departments in the UAE governments, and a representative of the Central Bank.
The Council is responsible for coordinating and standardizing governmental financial and monetary policies in a way that enhances the competitiveness of the UAE, and works to study developments and variables and develop proactive solutions and initiatives for fiscal and monetary policies, in order to ensure the integrity of the financial system, enhance spending efficiency and achieve economic development.
The Council approved the renewal of the formation of the Judicial Coordination Council, headed by Minister of Justice Sultan bin Saeed Al-Badi, and the membership of representatives of the judicial authorities in the country for a period of three years, in order to enhance the competitiveness of the state and support the judicial systems and continuous coordination to develop judicial services provided to dealers in various fields, in addition to the active role of the Council in Preparing the future directions of the country in the area of security, justice and safety.
In its session, the Council also approved the amendment of some provisions of the Cabinet's decision regarding the establishment of the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa, and the amendments included granting the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa the financial and administrative independence necessary to achieve its goals and carry out its functions, and its subordination to the Minister of Presidential Affairs, and the council is formed by a decision of the Council of Ministers based on a recommendation Minister of Presidential Affairs, whose headquarters shall be in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The Cabinet also approved the approval of Dubai Harbor Port as an official coastal border outlet in the UAE, with the aim of providing the necessary entry and exit services for international tourists, cruise ships and yachts at cruise terminals and berths in Dubai Harbor.
Follow-up on money laundering and terrorist financing crimes
The Cabinet also approved, in its session, the establishment of the Executive Office to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, with the aim of enhancing the country's position and competitiveness in the field of combating money laundering, following up on all international requirements, the state’s performance in the field of financial compliance in accordance with international best practices, and effective participation in information exchange and coordination. With partners, executive and regulatory bodies around the world and the United Nations in the same framework.
The Council also approved the unified list of violations and administrative fines for violators of the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018 regarding countering money laundering crimes and combating the financing of terrorism, and financing illegal organizations who are subject to the control of the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Justice, and these administrative fines range from 50 thousand One dirham and not more than five million dirhams for each violation.
On the other hand, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “As part of the country's global commitments in the Paris Climate Agreement, we have adopted a set of UAE environmental commitments and targets in the field of clean energy, carbon emissions and others.
Climate change is the biggest global challenge in the future, which requires serious, real and continuous efforts. ”In this regard, the Cabinet approved the second specific contributions of the UAE according to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, in a way that contributes to limiting the repercussions of climate change and with the aim of presenting its plans And its efforts over the next 5-10 years to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions in a way that serves the goal of keeping the global average temperature rise below two degrees Celsius.
The UAE delivered its first contributions in 2015, and mainly during the second update of the NDCs, the level of greenhouse gas emissions in the country was studied based on several scenarios, the state's existing investments in nuclear and renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, carbon sequestration and storage, and planting forests. Crimea, and other national efforts.
His Highness said: “We have also adopted an executive regulation in the matter of protecting antiquities to preserve them, and training national cadres in the field of excavation and antiquities and preservation.
Our antiquities are our historical depth, and as the founder, Sheikh Zayed, may God have mercy on him, said (He who has no past has no present or future) ».
The issuance of the decision of the executive regulations of the Federal Law on Antiquities aims to protect antiquities in times of crises and disasters, and to identify and classify antiquities areas within the vital infrastructure. Planning and implementing planning projects, the obligations of the excavation missions for antiquities and the entities authorized to excavate, and the penalty for violating any of these obligations, in addition to the role of the competent authorities in the field of qualifying and training national cadres in the field of excavation and preservation of antiquities.
During its meeting, the Council of Ministers approved four new organizational structures for a number of ministries and federal institutions. The Council approved the organizational structure for each of the Ministry of Education, the Emirates Foundation for School Education, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, and the Emirates Foundation for Health Services.
On the other hand, the meeting's agenda included reviewing and approving a number of government reports within the framework of developing the work system, including the unified government financial statistics report for the country for the fiscal year ending 2019, approval of the final accounts of Al-Etihad Credit Information Company and the auditor's report for the fiscal year ending in 2019, and the approval of the final account To the General Pensions and Social Security Authority for the fiscal year 2019.
Vice President of the State:
• “Establishing a (Human Rights Commission), to preserve the civilized level, which our country has reached in this file.”
• “Climate change is the biggest global challenge in the future, and it requires serious, real and continuous efforts.”
• «The UAE is the first in the world in 121 key indicators, and the goal is a new phase of the state’s global supremacy with the beginning of the new fifty.
• “Our antiquities are our historical depth ... and to protect and preserve them, we have adopted an executive regulation about them.”
Within the agenda of the cabinet meeting
The establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights.
Restructuring the Emirates Competitiveness Council.
Formation of the National Entrepreneurship Council and the reform of the Small and Medium Enterprises Council.
Restructuring the Government Financial Policy Coordination Council and the Judicial Coordination Council.
- Amending the decision to establish the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa.
Approving the establishment of an executive office to confront money laundering and terrorist financing, and approving the unified list of violations.
Approval of the nationally determined contributions of the UAE, in accordance with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.
- Issuing the decision of the executive regulations of the Federal Law regarding antiquities.
Approving four organizational structures for ministries and federal institutions.
Strengthening the UAE's position as a global hub for the gold trade
The Cabinet approved the recommendations of the Ministerial Development Council regarding the establishment of the Emirates Standard for Good Delivery of Gold and the UAE Bullion Market Committee to oversee and promote the standard, in addition to establishing the Federal Gold Trading Platform, which is considered a comprehensive entity at the level of the UAE for gold trading, and monitoring physical gold imports in The state.
These initiatives come within the framework of strengthening the country's position as a global center for gold trade, raising its competitiveness in this field, enhancing the credibility of Emirati gold, working to develop and sustain it and promote it locally, regionally and internationally, developing a local industry with added value and increasing the volume of gold circulation, which is reflected in the state’s establishment of its trademark. The private sector with the highest quality gold standard, which has a higher added value in the field of gold processing and circulation, contributes to increasing international recognition, and plays a pivotal role in strengthening the country's position on the global map of this sector.
Quality of life initiatives in the Emirates
During its meeting, the Council reviewed the quality of life initiatives of the UAE government for the year 2020, which were implemented by more than 70 federal and local government agencies in the country, and include 700 initiatives within seven different sectors, namely: the community sector, the health sector, the education sector, the economy sector, Security, justice and safety, the infrastructure sector, housing and the environment, the human resources sector.
All initiatives aim to institutionalize the quality of life and build a new philosophy in government work that strengthens the position of the UAE as a leading country in the field of achieving quality of life, addressing challenges, harmonizing effective government efforts, and adopting projects and initiatives to enhance the quality of life of individuals in the country during the coming period.
• 5 million dirhams for each violation of the provisions of the Law "Crimes of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism".
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