Council to brainstorm ideas for devt

abu dhabi — The Ministry of Economy (MoE) has launched the International Advisory Council on the New Economy, a first-of-its-kind initiative, with the participation of international experts as well as influential national figures involved in the formulation and development of many of the UAE’s economic development programmes.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Mari, UAE Minister of Economy, said: “The council is a new initiative that the UAE is developing, through which we will work to develop ideas, proposals and formulate new economic policies.”

It will undertake a set of tasks related to the structure of the new economy, including the development of ideas and proposals; providing advice to decisionmakers in new economic fields, development of research papers and studies; and development of new models for regional and international partnerships in the fields of the future economy.

In addition, the council will contribute to coordination efforts with research centers and academic institutions, with the aim of strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovative ideas and sharing the UAE economy’s experience with external partners.

Bin Touq added that the changes the world is currently witnessing as a result of the pandemic are being reflected across all aspects of life, ranging from our daily lives to travel, trade and other vital economic sectors. However, the current circumstances do not limit the UAE’s aspirations.

“The government of the UAE was the most prepared one to deal with most of the challenges that emerged as a result of Covid-19 and was also the most capable in adapting to changes compared to many other countries. Moreover, today, the country is working according to an ambitious development vision for the next 50 years ,” he said.