‘UAE continues to spread hope in time of Covid-19’

dubai — As it works towards its vision for the post-pandemic era, the UAE stays true to its mission of creating and spreading hope, a minister has said.

At the Pioneers of Change Summit, held remotely by the World Economic Forum from November 16 to 20, Al Gergawi spoke more about the country’s agile approach in the Covid-19 era and how it continues to inspire the youth of the region and the future generations.

During his speech, Al Gergawi presented the UAE’s pioneering experiences in various sectors and highlighted the fact that its advanced technological infrastructure has ensured the readiness of most vital national sectors. Its education sector, for example, was able to promptly shift to remote learning, enabling the resumption of the school year and overcoming the repercussions of the current crisis facing the world.

He also highlighted the UAE’s timely response following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and its active role in helping the international community. The country has sent some 1,613 tonnes of medical aid to over 120 countries, which benefitted 1.54 million medical workers.

Peace in the region

The UAE always aims to establish peace in the region and adopt an approach based on reasonable dialogue and denouncing violence, he stressed, noting that the Abrahamic Peace Accords signed with Israel reflects this approach.

Al Gergawi then elaborated on the UAE’s recent humanitarian achievements, affirming the country’s keenness to launch related long-term initiatives, such as a digital school project that will provide education to nearly one million children.

The World Economic Forum’s inaugural Pioneers of Change Summit brings together 750 of the world’s top academics, politicians, business, youth, and civil society leaders from 90 countries to engage in addressing the most pressing issues on the global agenda. —