10 principles for the next 50 years

These are the 10 principles, which all government agencies must adhere to and use as guidelines for all their decisions, and strive to implement through their frameworks, strategies.

1

The major priority shall remain the strengthening of the union, its institutions, legislations, capacities and budgets. The urban and economic development of all parts of the country is the fastest way to consolidate UAE.

2

Focus on building the best and most dynamic economy in the world. The economic development of the country is the supreme national interest, and all state institutions across federal and local levels, shall bear collectively the responsibility of building the best global economic environment and maintaining the gains achieved over the past 50 years.

3

The UAE’s foreign policy is a tool that aims to serve the higher national goals, the most important of which is the UAE’s economic interests.

4

The main future driver for growth is human capital. Developing the educational system, attracting talents, retaining specialists and continuously building skills are what shall keep the UAE at the top.

5

Good-neighbourliness is the basis of stability. Developing stable and positive political, economic and social ties with this vicinity is one of the most important priorities of the country’s foreign policy.

6

Cementing the reputation of the UAE globally as one nation is a national mission for all institutions.

The UAE is one economic destination, one tourist destination, one industrial destination, one investment destination, and one cultural destination. Our national institutions must combine their efforts, and together build global partnerships.

7

Digital, technical and scientific excellence of the UAE will define its new development and economic frontiers, and the solidification of its position as a capital for talent, companies and investment.

8

The value system in the UAE shall remain based on openness and tolerance, the preservation of rights, the consolidation of the rule of law, the preservation of human dignity, the respect of cultures, the strengthening of human fraternity, and the respect of national identity. 9 the UAE’s foreign humanitarian aid is an essential part of its own vision and moral duty towards less fortunate nations. Our foreign humanitarian aid is not tied to religion, race, colour or culture. Political disagreement with any country should not stop us from providing swift relief. 10

Calling for peace, harmony, talks to resolve all disputes is the basis of the UAE’s foreign policy, and striving with regional partners and global friends to establish regional, global peace and stability to be the focus of foreign policy.