His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, announced the conclusion of the activities of the annual meetings of the UAE government 2024.
His Highness stressed that the three days of meetings were days of intense government work, which witnessed setting the 2025 agenda with a clear vision for everyone, and unifying the efforts of the one nation team.
His Highness said in a post on the “X” platform yesterday: “Today, thank God, we concluded the activities of the annual meetings of the UAE government, in the presence of the President of the State, sheikhs, and officials from all the emirates of the country.”
His Highness added: “This national gathering included extraordinary meetings of the Council of Ministers and the Ministerial Council for Development, and 3 retreats on national files, including the family file, the national identity file, and the artificial intelligence file… in addition to interactive exhibitions, specialized sessions, the launch of a number of new strategies and policies, the signing of memorandums and agreements, and the launch of a package of initiatives.” Community value of half a billion dirhams.
His Highness continued: “3 days of intensive government work… defines the 2025 agenda… clarifies the vision for everyone… and unites the efforts of the one nation team.”
His Highness concluded by saying: “May God protect the nation and grant us all success in serving it and serving the people of the Union.”
The annual meetings of the UAE government in 2024 were concluded yesterday in the capital, Abu Dhabi, with the next session scheduled to be held on the fifth and sixth of November 2025.
The meetings, with their qualitative outcomes, formed a strategic starting point to accelerate and redouble efforts, to achieve greater achievements and new developments that reflect positively on enhancing the country’s development process and global competitiveness.
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, confirmed that the annual meetings of the UAE government, which came as a translation of the visions and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State. The Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, was characterized by interactive dialogues that succeeded in formulating a package of qualitative outcomes.
Al Gergawi said: “The large and effective presence of various government agencies at the state level translates the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to work as one national team to achieve the state’s directions. The meetings also represented an ideal platform to discuss the most important priority government files, and develop national initiatives that contribute to strengthening The country’s global competitiveness.
He added that the meetings witnessed the launch of strategic projects and national initiatives that constitute a development road map during the coming period, including the National Investment Strategy 2031, the announcement of a scientific project for polar research, the UAE’s joining the list of leading countries in the field of polar research and presence, and the launch of the entrepreneurship system and the “Riyadah” Fund to develop… And stimulating entrepreneurship in the country, as well as launching a package of community initiatives worth half a billion dirhams, and other projects and initiatives.
He continued that the meetings witnessed exceptional sessions of the Council of Ministers, five federal councils, and national and local committees, and the organization of three national retreats on the paths of national identity, family, and artificial intelligence, in addition to eight dialogue sessions for the leaders of the UAE government and local authorities, and more than 10 main sessions that reviewed the upcoming national trends in the economic files. And investment, artificial intelligence, education, sports, family and community empowerment, in addition to celebrating the distinguished results of the national work teams, honoring their implementers, holding three exceptional meetings of the executive councils in each of the Ajman government, the Umm Al Quwain government, and the Ras Al Khaimah government, and developing interactive exhibitions for local government agencies.
In turn, Ohoud bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, confirmed that the annual meetings gained their importance from the radical developments in their organization mechanism, the agenda of their activities, and the coming up of national programs and projects for the next stage aimed at doubling efforts to accelerate the achievement of the goals of the “We Are the Emirates 2031 Vision” and achieving more National gains in all sectors.
During its extraordinary meeting at the headquarters of the annual meetings of the UAE government in the capital, Abu Dhabi, the Council of Ministers was briefed on the progress of work of the federal government housing plans in the country, and adopted the national strategy to combat drugs, in addition to ratifying 22 international agreements that include economic and commercial partnerships, legal, judicial and educational cooperation, and memorandums. Cooperation in the fields of energy, competitiveness and research cooperation with 17 different countries.
The Ministerial Council for Development also held an extraordinary meeting at the headquarters of the annual meetings of the UAE government, during which a number of government studies and projects were discussed, and developments in the implementation of a group of regulatory decisions in the economic and technical fields were reviewed, in addition to discussing draft regulatory legislation submitted by ministries and federal agencies in Public health sectors, the tax system, and architectural heritage.
The National Investment Strategy 2031, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, crowned the major initiatives that emerged from the current session of annual meetings, as the strategy aims to double the cumulative foreign direct investments between 2025 and 2031 to about 30% of the volume of investments in the country. , which currently stands at 15%, reaching 1.3 trillion dirhams to support achieving the desired economic growth. It also aims to increase the cumulative foreign direct balance three times to reach 2.2 trillion dirhams in 2031.
During the annual meetings, the UAE announced a scientific project for polar research and the country’s accession to the list of leading countries in the field of polar research and presence, in addition to launching a package of community initiatives worth half a billion dirhams, which includes specific projects targeting senior citizens, youth, women and children, and varies between councils. Community services that provide integrated social services in various regions of the country, centers for senior citizens in rural villages, youth councils, academies and programs to support children, empower talents, and enhance the capabilities of generations.
The annual meetings witnessed the launch of the Entrepreneurship System and the “Riyada” Fund to develop and stimulate entrepreneurship in the country with comprehensive strategies aimed at enhancing the UAE’s competitiveness in this field within various axes that include developing policies, legislation, and infrastructure, enhancing ease of business, providing support and incentives, and improving partnerships that support entrepreneurship. business, in addition to strengthening governance in the sector. The entrepreneurship system aims, in its most prominent axes, to maintain the leadership and competitiveness of the UAE in this field and raise the success rate of entrepreneurs from 30% to 50% by the year 2031. Incentives have been allocated through the fund worth 300 million dirhams to encourage graduates to enter the field of entrepreneurship. .
The annual meetings included the organization of a “National Identity Retreat,” during which the UAE government launched the “National Identity Coding” initiative, the first of its kind, with the aim of establishing a comprehensive government framework to enhance national identity and unify initiatives and projects related to it across various sectors, within a national mechanism that reflects the values of And the history and culture of the Emirates and keep pace with the requirements of the times.
The “National Identity Coding” initiative seeks to create a unified reference for national identity and enable government agencies at the federal and local levels, institutions in the private sector, community institutions, and community members to use this reference in various initiatives, and develop a comprehensive cooperative approach that enhances integration between these various sectors. Providing evidence and frameworks that contribute to defining the Emirati national identity to everyone living in the country.
The Artificial Intelligence Retreat, which was organized during the annual meetings, drew a clear road map with complementary initiatives and projects within the 2025 agenda, based on three main axes that include: the infrastructure and data axis, the digital talent axis, and the policy and legislation axis, with the aim of promoting the safe adoption of artificial intelligence at the global level. Government and in various sectors by keeping pace with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence applications with integrated regulatory frameworks at the UAE level.
The annual meetings also witnessed the organization of a “family retreat,” in which officials and decision-makers from various relevant government agencies and community institutions at the state level participated. The retreat reviewed strategies and initiatives to enhance community cohesion, empower the family, enhance its stability, and protect its values against changes.
The annual meetings included activities to celebrate distinguished achievements and honor national work teams. The Union’s teams were honored by achieving qualitative achievements, according to criteria that included innovation, positive impact on society, and their ability to enhance the UAE’s reputation internationally, in addition to honoring the winners of the Emirates Medal for Culture and Creativity, which It is considered the highest award of its kind and celebrates distinguished individuals whose talents and great artistic and creative contributions have enriched the cultural scene in the UAE and strengthened its presence in regional and international arenas, in addition to honoring the winners of the Emirates Artificial Intelligence Award and graduating the first batch of the “Nafes Leaders” program.
The annual meetings witnessed the organization of interactive Emirates exhibitions for government agencies, with the aim of highlighting the continuing achievements of government agencies at the state level, and their efforts to improve the level of services and improve the lives of citizens and residents, and exchange expertise and experiences among them to maximize the benefit from the innovative solutions they provide to continue the momentum in development and improvement processes. In order to serve the UAE’s vision of enhancing its competitiveness among the best countries in the world to live, work and visit.
During the annual meetings, the UAE government launched the Young Government Leaders Program to focus on discovering young leaders in government work at the state level. In its first session, the program includes 45 young leaders participants from various government agencies at the federal and local levels in the country, and constitutes a national platform for building capabilities and skills. Exceptional, inspiring people who possess a high sense of responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit, and strategic leadership capabilities that make them a generation ready to create a better future for the UAE.
During the annual meetings, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Siemens Industries signed an agreement for the first phase of the project to reduce energy and water consumption in federal government buildings, in addition to signing a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Ajman government regarding the implementation of the program for zeroing out bureaucracy in the Ajman government, and the announcement of Three paths to develop the local sports sector, and the launch of the UAE University Games with the participation of 28 universities.
• The annual meetings of the UAE government draw a national action map to accelerate comprehensive development