Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai, presided over the Eau Cabinet meeting in Qasr al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
At the meeting, the EAU introduced a new plan to develop laws in the country using artificial intelligence.
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Sheikh Mohammed said: “Duration at the meeting, we also approve the restructuring of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, chaired by HH TheSab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. That stops that the stops that run into the stops that run into the top that run into Thatpops thatpops thattop thitops thattop thattop thotops Thotops Thotops Thotops Thitops Thotops Thitops Thitops Thotops Thotops Thitops Thattops Thattops Thattops.
“In its previous mandate, the Council completed projects in the villages of the EAU and launched distinctive community and development initiatives that support our national agenda.”
The cabinet also reviewed the results of the 2024 forum “Gan It in the Emirates” and approved the objectives for its next 2025 edition. The Forum has become a key national platform to attract industrial investments, stimulate local production and boost the competitiveness of the products made by the EAU.
The Forum has housed more than 13,000 visitors and participants in its editions. It presented more than 200 specialized panels and workshops, presenting high -value investment opportunities, announcing manufacturing and supply agreements and providing innovative financial solutions.
In 2024, the industrial sector contributed more than AED210 billion ($ 57.2 billion) to the national GDP – 59 percent increase compared to 2020. Industrial exports reached AED197 billion ($ 53.6 billion 2020), reflection of 68 per center per center per center by center grew growth 2020202020).
National expenditure exceeded AED10 billion ($ 30 billion), marking an increase of 244 percent compared to 2020.
Sheikh Mohammed added: “We also discussed the Ministry of Industry and advanced technology preparations to organize the” do in the Emirates “forum. This forum strengthens our industrial sector by offering purchase opportunities and partners, and finance solutions ($ 43.6 billion).
“Our industrial sector contributes AED210BN ($ 57.2bn) to our GDP, after having grown 59 percent in the last four years.”
The cabinet also approved the launch of the global alliance for energy efficiency. This initiative is aligned with the “Consensus of the EAU” announced in COP28 and aims to double energy efficiency rates annually by 2030.
The Cabinet reviewed the updates of the National Campaign “Apas Los Emiratos”, a key initiative aimed at expanding green areas and promotion awareness throughout the country.
A or April 2025, a total of 459,698 trees have been planted in collaboration with strategic partners. The campaign also distributed successful 593,246 seedlings and dispersed more than 6.5 million seeds in natural habitats.
The campaign witnessed a strong youth and community participation, which involved more than 5,000 students and 8,257 volunteers.
The agricultural guides were distributed to 1,349 schools throughout the country, and 109 specialized agricultural workshops were held. The cabinet approved the formation of the Board of Directors of the National Agricultural Center, chaired by Dr. Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment,
Sheikh Mohammed added: “We approved the launch of the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance, which was announced during the COP28 EAU accommodation. The Alliance aims to promote international cooperation, share experience and develop global policies to double energy efficiency in all sectors in 2030.
“We review the results of the” Plant The Emirates “campaign, which we launched at the beginning of the season, as well as the results of the National Sports Strategy and the Annual Money Laundering Report and the Fine Risks for Terrorism in the EAU.
“We also analyze the results of the new financial mechanisms for the Sheikh Zayed Housing program, which issued 9,400 approval by AED7.5 billion ($ 2 billion) around the last three years. We will continue to improve the growing mechanisms.
Duration The session, the cabinet reviewed the latest updates and the progress made in the development of the Fiscal System of the EAU.
The EAU continue to strengthen their global economic position through the creation of an integrated, competitive and transparent fiscal ecosystem that facilitates fiscal fulfillment and supports the achievement of financial sustainability and development objectives.
The country’s fiscal system has progressed significantly in recent years, covering legislative, technical and procedural aspects, local and globally.
The country achieved the main results in the Global Competitiveness Indicators, the agreement to the World Competitiveness Report IMD 2023. He classified secondly worldwide in the index to combat tax evasion, fourth in the tax rate of consumption and the fifth in efficiency.
Sheikh Mohammed said: “We discuss the progress of the Fiscal System of the EAU, which supports financial sustainability and strengthens our global competitiveness.
“The EAU occupy the fifth place worldwide in the efficiency of fiscal policy and the second in the fight against tax evasion, agreed to the annual report of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland.
“The efforts of the equipment working in the fiscal ecosystem in the EAU have resulted in the registration of 520,000 companies under the corporate tax and 470,000 under the value added tax.
“The fiscal system is a key part of our economic base for the future. Its efficiency reflects the strength of our competitive economy, and the fiscal culture we have built is a new step that we have recent successful tasks.
“I extend my thanks and appreciation to the team that contributes to the financial sustainability of the EAU through a world -class fiscal system.”
The cabinet also reviewed the results of the implementation of the National Sports Strategy, whose objective is to raise the contribution of the sports sector to society, health and national identity.
Among the key results was the successful launch of the National University Games Project, which involves 1,767 students.
The cabinet reviewed updates on the National Autism Policy, which focuses on improving services for this community segment, creating a unified and integrated service model for people with autism and their families.
Among the achievements were the development of national diagnostic guidelines and the deployment of an early detection program.
As part of the continuous efforts of the EAU governments to improve services for Eau nationals, the cabinet reviewed the results of implementing the new loan financing mechanism for the Sheikh Zayed Housing program for the period 2022-2024.
A total of 9,468 housing loans decisions were issued in three years, exceeding 9,000 decisions: an average or 3,000 annually. The total value of the approved financing reached AED7,505,616,108.
In the Cultural Front, the Cabinet reviewed the progress in the implementation of the National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. The key initiatives included the launch of the Emirates Culture and Creativity Medal, the National Culture and Creativity Subsidies Program and the National Framework for Cultural Activities in Schools.
The EAU cabinet approved the adoption of the classification guide of public benefit entities. This decision is based on the Federal Law of Decrees that govern public benefit institutions and reflects international best practices and standards, while considering the unique characteristics of the institutional environment of the EAU.
The guide defines the scope of public benefit activities covered by law, which includes social, cultural, scientific, educational, creative, artistic, recreational and environmental fields.
The cabinet approved the National Evaluation Report on the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing in the country, supported regulations on the management of spatial resources and the approved legislet related to taxes.
In foreign matters, the cabinet approved the ratification of 12 international agreements and the signature and start of negotiations on 32 international agreements and comprehension memorandes.
Sheikh Mohammed said: “Today, we also approved 44 international agreements in economic, development and government fields, and we authorize the start of negotiations for investment protection and promotion agreements with 30 countries worldwide.
“The EAU will continue to build economic and investment ties with friendly nations and sisters, maintaining their open economic approach that has solidified its position as a global economic center that connects to the east and west.
Duration The meeting, the EAU cabinet also approved the launch of the first integrated regulatory intelligence ecosystem within the EAU government.
This new system for the development of legislation and laws, which is the first of your child worldwide, is based on the most advanced artificial intelligence approaches and solutions, marking a first in intelligent governance.
