Ministerial Development Council reviews results of implementing government programmes and initiatives
Abu Dhabi, April 22
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council, held in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting reviewed the progress in implementing government programmes and initiatives and discussed proposals to enhance efficiency in multiple sectors.
The meeting agenda featured discussions on studies and strategies related to industry, the economy, and foreign trade, as well as several new policies in the public services sector, governance of government digital projects, regulating postal services in the UAE, and the adoption of advanced practices in environmental sustainability.
The Council reviewed draft regulatory decisions on healthcare and health professions, personal status, and services provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
In governmental work affairs, the Council reviewed the progress and outcome of implementing government strategies and initiatives. It also went through various reports on the work of federal councils and committees for the year 2025, including reports on the Emirates Infrastructure and Housing Council, the Industry Development Council, and the National Food Safety Committee.
The meeting also discussed the recommendations of the Federal National Council on the government's policy on artificial intelligence, and the government's policy on achieving national security for the pharmaceutical and medical supplies industries.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see them reviewing food safety and housing councils. These are basic needs for any population. Hope the implementation on the ground matches the discussions in the meeting. In India, we often have great policies but the execution gap is huge.
The scope is vast - from digital governance to postal services to personal status laws. Coordinating all this must be a challenge. The UAE seems to be managing its development in a very integrated way. Their focus on results is key.
While the agenda is comprehensive, I hope such councils also actively seek and incorporate public feedback. Top-down governance, even when efficient, can sometimes miss grassroots realities. A respectful suggestion for more participatory mechanisms.
Pharmaceutical security is a critical issue globally post-COVID. Glad it's on the agenda. India is a major supplier, so our policies and their policies are interconnected. Hope there's collaboration potential.
So many committees and councils! It shows a systematic approach. The review of 2025 reports already in April suggests they plan well ahead. The mention of 'advanced practices in environmental sustainability' is promising. Our planet needs more of this. 💚
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