Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Wednesday announced the strategy for its march to achieve its Centennial 2071 goals.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, launched the journey towards realising the UAE Centennial 2071 goal at the annual UAE Government meetings which concluded in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Shaikh Mohammad 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.
“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.”
Shaikh Mohammad 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.
“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.”
The UAE Centennial 2071 strategy and highlights concluded the two-day annual UAE Government meetings.
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.
Best educational system
Top among the UAE Centennial 2071 priorities is for the UAE to offer the best education in the world in order to empower future generations. Specific resources and investments will be dedicated to improving the education system focusing on technology and artificial intelligence in order to provide future generations with tools to contribute to serving the nation and building its future.
An economic leader
The Centennial 2071 goals also include positioning the UAE as a major economic leader, with the best global economy, by adopting advanced science and technology solutions, innovating consistently, and investing in entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability, among others. The plan also seeks to fuel the economy through competitive environmental, digital and physical infrastructure, establishing the UAE as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and ensuring sustainable development in order to prosper in the future.
The happiest country
Happiness is an important priority in the UAE Centennial 2071 plan, which will invest in community happiness through cohesive families, tolerance and a solid national identity. It seeks to provide young citizens with all tools to be happy ambassadors of the UAE, enriched in their knowledge and lifestyle.
Strengthening national identity
The plan also focuses on solidifying future generations’ national identity, embracing the values rooted in Emirati culture, including positivity, peace, humility, respect, tolerance, generosity, leadership, determination, perseverance, loyalty and patriotism, as inspired by the UAE’s wise and ambitious leadership.
The best government
The plan also stresses the important role that the UAE Government plays in achieving happiness for its citizens by empowering people, ensuring security and stability, harnessing the potential of advanced science and technology to improve quality of life, and providing the social services and legislation needed to establish the UAE as the best country in the world.
Annual government meetings
The annual meetings of the UAE Government were held in Abu Dhabi, chaired by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The meetings constituted the largest governmental gathering of its kind in the UAE, and introduced over 120 federal and local government initiatives in 30 sectors in response to national goals and challenges. The meetings saw the launch of strategies including the UAE Soft Power Strategy, the Emirates Higher Education Strategy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy and the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036.
