Leadership in govt not about title: VP
The UAE journey towards the future requires continuous development efforts that focus on UAE nationals, build their capabilities and equip them with the right tools to face the future challenges.”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
dubai — The UAE Model for Government Leadership is based on three pillars: Leadership spirit, future outlook and accomplishment, and influence. The model, which highlights the criteria required for the 21st century leaders, has been approved by the UAE Cabinet.
The model itself was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in 2015, and aims to streamline the efforts of the UAE Government to achieve the UAE Centennial 2071 strategy.
“The UAE journey towards the future requires continuous development efforts that focus on UAE nationals, build their capabilities, enhance their skills, and equip them with the right tools to face the future challenges,” Sheikh Mohammed
said. “We approved the UAE Model for Government Leadership as a new addition to the government efforts to prepare leaders and build capabilities of cadres and national competencies. We want to develop government work process to be in line with our efforts in building future governments,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
“The UAE — under the leadership of the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces — invests in its citizens and provides all that it takes to ensure their success.
“We are aware of the importance of their role in the development of the country. We want to maintain this momentum and increase it to achieve the UAE Visions 2021, and
UAE Centennial 2071 strategy,” the UAE Vice-President added.
Sheikh Mohammed was speaking during the graduation of the fourth and fifth batch of the Executive Leadership Programme. He said that leadership in government work is not about title or position but about continuous development and efficiency, as well as looking ahead and being proactive in facing challenges.
“We are proud of the graduation of 1,000 leaders, and we expect quality addition from you in our development journey,” he said.
The graduation ceremony was attended by Lieutenant-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.