Abu Dhabi has approved a $17.7bn spending plan and will allocate budget to preserving Emirati culture and heritage.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a budget of more than AED65bn ($17.7bn) for new capital projects and gave directives to advance the Emirati culture and heritage ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Khaled approved a budget of more than AED65bn ($17.7bn) for 142 new capital projects in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi capital projects
He reaffirmed that such projects are designed to meet the aspirations of citizens.
Sheikh Khaled added that the leadership is continuing to prioritise and activate projects that drive infrastructural development to foster a sustainable community environment and ensure the stability and cohesion of Emirati society.
Sheikh Khaled gave directives to further develop a sustainable cultural heritage ecosystem in the emirate by building on the success of current exhibitions, festivals, and heritage programmes that preserve and reinforce national identity and Emirati cultural heritage among people of all ages, and ensure the integration of Emirati values, customs and traditions into the upbringing of future generations.
He also directed to focus efforts on conserving Emirati heritage and upholding national identity by increasing awareness of national traditions, and by empowering local talent within the sector to help embed UAE cultural heritage among young people.
Sheikh Khaled emphasised that preserving national heritage and fostering Emirati traditions springs from a deep-rooted belief that heritage is essential for building both the present and the future.
He added that these measures aim to build a future in which the nation’s cultural heritage is a source of pride and inspiration for all.
During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled was briefed on plans to establish the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre, which aims to develop a framework for effectively handling hazardous materials.
The centre also seeks to ensure coordination among the relevant authorities to further enhance planning and response efforts to manage hazardous materials in line with best international practices.
He reaffirmed the leadership’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest levels of protection for the community and the environment.
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