His Highness the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has emphasized the UAE’s strategic approach to achieving its goals in the coming decades.
In a speech broadcast on local television and radio channels on Wednesday, the President addressed the nation, both its citizens and residents, setting out national priorities and what the UAE aspires to achieve in the next decades.
Sheikh Mohamed’s speech comes two months after he was elected the President of the UAE succeeding his brother Sheikh Khalifa who passed away on May 13.
In the speech, he paid homage to the late Sheikh Khalifa and the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who left a rich legacy of giving and establishing a strong state.
The President reaffirmed that he would continue to follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers and press ahead with their march of progress and prosperity.
“Empowerment of citizens has been and will remain our priority and the cornerstone of our plans that aim to ensure their wellbeing and happiness,” Sheikh Mohamed said.
“Ensuring our people have everything they need to live fulfilled, comfortable, and happy lives, remains the basis of our future plans,” the President said.
He expressed his pride in Emirati citizens who have always been loyal and faithful to their nation. “Dear brothers, we are fortunate to have a nation of such people, who, before and after the Union, and even through difficult times, have proven their determination to overcome the toughest challenges. Our pride in our people is infinite,” Sheikh Mohamed emphasized.
The President also referred to expatriate residents’ constructive role in the development of the country. “Equally, we deeply appreciate the valued role of our residents who consider this country their second home, their continued contributions in building and developing the UAE since its Union,” he added.
