The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr Palace on Tuesday.
The meeting in Abu Dhabi focussed on a number of issues related to the UAE and its citizens, especially efforts to drive the country's development.
Their Highnesses also reviewed efforts to achieve the aspirations of the UAE leadership and its people for a brighter and more prosperous future.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
The meeting was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, as well as a number of sheikhs, senior officials and UAE citizens.
The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, under the protection of Israeli police, calling it a provocative and extremist act.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced plans to organise a series of New Year’s Eve celebrations for workers across the UAE, under the theme "Happy Workers, Thriving Business".
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has confirmed that the performance of Dubai's free zones in 2024 is a result of their ongoing commitment to economic diversification, aligning with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other Emirati leaders expressed solidarity with Azerbaijan over the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan, which killed and injured dozens.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a series of traffic improvements in the Nad Al Sheba area, designed to boost road efficiency and ease congestion.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, stressed the importance of bold, innovative approaches to maintain the UAE’s global leadership in sustainable development.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is urging private sector companies to meet their Emiratisation targets for 2024 by December 31.