Policy And Strategy

The Federation of the United Arab Emirates has relied, and will continue to rely on the principles of hard work, citizenship and commitment which characterise its true wealth, its people, to guarantee its prosperity. In order to fulfill its important role the success of the federation, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is devoted to realise its own comprehensive, multifaceted vision; namely, to continue to create a confident and secure society, meanwhile to build a sustainable, open and globally competitive economy.

To ensure the realisation of that vision, we have asked our Government to prepare a policy agenda that reflects the vast array of integrated initiatives that are currently being implemented, and that will be implemented in the future, to achieve sustainable development.

In order to deliver these outcomes, the individual departments and authorities of the Government of Abu Dhabi must build a highly efficient institutional framework and work together in an effective and highly coordinated manner. The continuing and shared understanding of our objectives, for which this defining policy agenda lays down the framework, will provide the foundations for our future success.

However, the Government cannot achieve these ambitions alone. Harnessing the energy, talents and dedication of the local private sector, academic institutions and individual UAE citizens, is essential. As too is the ability to draw upon the very best expertise available internationally.

The publication of this agenda signifies the beginning of a new era for our Government and public sector, in terms of accountability and transparency. Our success will be measured by our ability to use the resources and competitive advantages available to us to truly achieve the status of a leading global economy.

Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
President of the United Arab Emirates
Ruler of Abu Dhabi