Khaleej Times

WE’LL BE A POWERHOUSE

Government meeting concludes with leaders unveiling ambitious Centennial 2071 goals

- Team KT

abu dhabi — The UAE on Wednesday embarked on a new journey towards realising its Centennial goal of becoming a global economic powerhouse.

Attending the concluding day of the annual government meetings, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, unveiled the nation’s ambitious Centennial 2071 goals.

“We believe in our national capabiliti­es and seek to empower national cadres ready to lead the future, today,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said. “We want the best government, the best education, the happiest society and the best economy in the world. We aspire to build a global economic powerhouse,” he added.

Echoing the same feelings, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said: “The UAE has full confidence in, and supports completely, the young generation of our citizens who will pursue, and achieve, the UAE Centennial 2071 goals.”

UAE Centennial 2071 aims to secure a happy and prosperous future for many more generation­s by providing citizens with the highest academic opportunit­ies, and endorsing positive and ethical communitie­s.

Towards this end, the meeting on Wednesday launched the National Strategy for Higher Education 2030, which sets out to build and achieve highest scientific and profession­al education standards.

It also decided to set up the Abu Dhabi Government Academy aimed at boosting the efficiency of the government sector in the country.

The goals include positionin­g the UAE as a major economic leader by adopting advanced science and technology solutions, innovating consistent­ly, and investing in entreprene­urship and environmen­tal sustainabi­lity, among others.

Clear and practical steps will soon be outlined in order to achieve these goals with the highest standards and utmost efficiency.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, started the journey towards realising the UAE Centennial 2071 goals.

The UAE Centennial 2071 strategy and highlights concluded the two-day UAE Government Annual Meetings, held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said: “In order to achieve our UAE Centennial 2071 objectives, we need to work together as a team, each taking a part in making the UAE the best country in the world. We believe in our national capabiliti­es and seek to empower national cadres ready to lead the future, today.”

He added: “We want the best government, the best education, the happiest society and the best economy in the world. We aspire to build a global economic powerhouse.”

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said: “The UAE has full confidence in, and supports completely, the young generation of our citizens who will pursue, and achieve, the UAE Centennial 2071 goals.”

He added: “We aim to nurture and prepare our young people to be confident of their national identity, empowered with world-class education and able to pioneer the future, positionin­g the UAE among the world’s leading countries. They will unleash their energies and dedicate their efforts to achieving excellence and realising the ambitious vision of our leadership.”

UAE Centennial 2071 aims to secure a happy and prosperous future for many more generation­s by providing citizens with the highest academic opportunit­ies, and endorsing positive and ethical communitie­s.

The goals behind UAE Centennial 2071 are for the UAE to have the best education in the world, the best economy, the happiest communitie­s, and the best government. Clear and practical steps will be outlined in order to achieve these goals with the highest standards and utmost efficiency.

We believe in our national capabiliti­es and seek to empower national cadres ready to lead the future, today. We aspire to build a global economic powerhouse.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

The UAE has full confidence in, and supports completely, the young generation of our citizens who will pursue, and achieve, the UAE Centennial 2071 goals.” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

 ?? Wam ?? THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed speak with a young participan­t at the launch of the initiative, Tomorrow’s Leaders Are Making The Future, during a government meeting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. —
Wam THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed speak with a young participan­t at the launch of the initiative, Tomorrow’s Leaders Are Making The Future, during a government meeting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. —

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