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Sustainable Developmental Goals forum creates a platform for dialogue that supports UAE’s future vision |
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Ministers and other UAE government officials attending thefirst nation-wide forum on Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs), held under the theme ‘SDGs: Excellence in Implementation’, said that the forum creates a platform for dialogue that supports the leadership’s vision for the future of the UAE. Welcoming the participants at the forum, His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, said that it is in line with the Ministry of Economy's strategy to enhance cooperation with various agencies and institutions at federal and local levels as well as the private sector to promote sustainable development in the UAE and strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy. “Aligning with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Ministry of Economy’s vision of the national economic development process is comprehensive and sustainable, in order to succeed in building a strong and knowledge-based economy by 2071," said His Excellency Al Mansoori. On the role of sustainability in building a healthy society, His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said: "The Ministry of Health and Prevention aims to build a healthy UAE society by providing comprehensive and distinctive health services in a sustainable health environment, and in accordance with local and international policies. The readiness of the medical and technical staff in the Ministry's hospitals to provide the best medical services in accordance with the highest international standards, supports our national efforts to achieve its goals by providing sustainable health to a society that enjoys comprehensive care and long life.” His Excellency Abdullah bin Mohammed Balheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, said: "One of the strategic priorities of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development is to ensure the integration and comprehensiveness of the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects. This will lead to boosting national competitiveness and driving infrastructure development in a balanced and sustainable manner and in accordance with the best international standards.” “Infrastructure projects managed by the Ministry have become global case studies due to our implementation of sustainability systems and green buildings. This is highly attributed to the support of our wise leadership and their developmental drive across social, economic and environmental sectors. Our participation in today’s forum will support the Ministry's efforts to achieve our objectives in building and managing infrastructure in an innovative and sustainable manner that serves future generations," His Excellency Al Nuaimi added. Minister of Climate Change and Environment, His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, said that his ministry is working in line with its strategic plan to highlight the UAE government's efforts to integrate existing environmental policies and measures in line with the country's future sustainable development plans. “It is doing so by addressing climate change and the environment and within the framework of the priorities and directions of the State in promoting synergy between federal and local government agencies and involving the private sector. This comes from the importance of including the topic of climate change as part of the national development plans across all sectors. Also, it is important that climate change’s impact on the economy and society is analysed and necessary measures are taken to achieve the highest levels of readiness, both now and in the future, and to be able to contribute effectively to the nation’s adoption of innovation in addressing the challenges of sustainable development on both national and international levels. " "The Ministry of Community Development works with all its partners from federal and local government entities, public service organisations, charities and the private sector to support the efforts of the National Commission for Sustainable Development, particularly on the first SDG objective, which provides for the eradication of poverty in all its forms everywhere in the world,” said Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Bu Humaid, Minister of Community Development. “The Ministry of Social Development provides social assistance in many ways to Emirati citizens who are unable to provide sufficient income to achieve a decent living for themselves and their families. Therefore, our presence in this forum today enhances the opportunities for cooperation and joint action to find innovative solutions that will advance social development in the UAE and achieve the objectives of the National Agenda for Vision 2021, promote community and family cohesion, and create a society that is actively involved in building and development. Through the adoption of long-term strategic plans derived from the vision of our wise leadership and the future directions of the government, aimed at the creation of prosperity for our society and the setting up of the country as a home of happiness," added Her Excellency Bu Humaid In a presentation where a number of SDG initiatives and proposals were introduced by young Emirati men and women who are members of the FCSA Future Policy Depot, Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazroui, UAE Minister of Youth, stressed on the role of the youth in building effective and successful strategies and initiatives on sustainability. Her Excellency said that SDGs 2030 and the role of youth are highly linked. “The UAE government today has enabled the youth by including them in the building of the UAE’s sustainable future. The government has also empowered the youth to represent the nation in important international avenues, engage with global youth and collaborate to build a better future,” said her Excellency Al Mazroui. |
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