The first cabinet meeting of the new year was presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday.
During the meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, cabinet members reviewed the outcomes and achievements of 2023 and outlined the government's priorities for 2024.
Sheikh Mohammed said the UAE witnessed unprecedented growth in economic, scientific, educational and health sectors last year.
He pointed out that home-ownership rates of UAE nationals reached 90 per cent in 2023, which is among the highest in the world.
"The year 2024 will be a new milestone for more development achievements and with greater momentum in all sectors, God willing," he added.
Mohammed bin Rashid reviews Cabinet’s achievements and outcome of 2023 and gives directives to ministries and federal entities to implement national priorities, announced by President of the UAE, in their initiatives and projects of 2024 pic.twitter.com/vHNAFT8mW9
More than 4,300 resolutions regarding housing aid for UAE nationals were issued in 2023, worth AED 3.2 billion. The percentage of UAE nationals owning their own houses grew to 90%.
150% increase in the number of UAE nationals joining the labour market since the launch of the Nafis programme, with the number of Emiratis in the private sector in 2023 reaching nearly 92,000.
73 federal laws were issued in 2023, including 10 laws issued for the first time in the UAE legislative system, with the participation of 1,500 specialists and 50 governmental teams.
1,030 government resolutions were issued in 2023 regulating various key sectors and including 60 national policies and strategies, and over 125 executive regulations.
The UAE topped 215 international competitive indexes in 2023, and was ranked first regionally in more than 364 international indexes.
5.9% growth rate in the UAE's non-oil GDP in the first 9 months of 2023.
62 international agreements were signed by the UAE in 2023, related to economy, finance, justice, defence and security, aviation and humanitarian action.
The cabinet meeting’s agenda included:
Reviewing the outcome report of the cabinet’s work during 2023.
Reviewing the work progress updates of the GCC joint economic work.
Reviewing the results of the economic indicators of the cultural and creative industries, as well as the latest updates on the modern agriculture sector in the country.
Approving the country’s hosting of 3 international events.
Ratifying and signing 3 agreements between the UAE government and the Republic of Albania’s cabinet, the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Issuing regulatory decisions on sport, trust services and energy efficiency for electrical appliances.
Approving the budgets of the Emirates Investment Authority and the General Pension and Social Security Authority for the fiscal year 2024.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the Knowledge Fund, and nine private schools in Dubai have joined forces to offer more than 400 scholarships to exceptional Emirati students in Dubai’s private schools.
Dubai Police have issued a warning to fans gearing up for the final match of the President's Cup, which kicks off tonight at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the dispatch of aid to support those affected by heavy rains and floods in Brazil.
The UAE has reiterated its firm support for the rights of the Palestinian people and called for collective international action to put an end to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
The UAE is a key partner in China’s global expansion. That’s according to the Chinese Ambassador to the UAE who was speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
As part of one of the largest large mammal reintroduction programmes in the world, the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) released six dama gazelles into the Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim Wildlife Reserve (OROAWF) in Chad, Africa.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) held a workshop on flood forecasting, to discuss various initiatives and global best practices in advancing flood preparedness and mitigation efforts.
Dubai Police have issued a reminder to drivers via social media, emphasising the importance of safe driving practices. The reminder highlighted several offenses that could result in hefty fines and penalties.
The UAE’s new Blue Residency visa further cements UAE’s role as a global leader in sustainability says COP28 President and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber.
The UAE has strongly condemned the attack on the Slovakian Prime Minister, who suffered life-threatening injuries, after a 71-year-old man shot and wounded him in an attempted assassination on Wednesday.
The UAE has announced a long-term residency scheme for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to environmental protection, sustainability, circular economy and related areas.
The Earth-observation satellite MBZ-SAT is set to be launched no earlier than October 2024, marking a significant milestone in the UAE's space endeavours.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed health ministers and officials to Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, for the first Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai have discussed a number of important national issues.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the Knowledge Fund, and nine private schools in Dubai have joined forces to offer more than 400 scholarships to exceptional Emirati students in Dubai’s private schools.
Dubai Police have issued a warning to fans gearing up for the final match of the President's Cup, which kicks off tonight at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the dispatch of aid to support those affected by heavy rains and floods in Brazil.