UAE Cabinet reflects ‘most remarkable economic and developmental year in the nation’s history’
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UAE maintains 2024 momentum with initiatives for development, cultural progress
Plans include Unified UAE Numbers, National Investment Strategy 2031, Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme and more
Emiratis
UAE implements mandatory genetic testing in premarital screening for Emiratis from January 1
The initiative follows a decision from the Emirates Genome Council, approved during the UAE government’s annual meetings
Digital Government
UAE Government unveils ‘Data Index’ to strengthen data governance
Developed through a comprehensive plan by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, the Data Index serves as a key benchmark
satellite communications
UAE government awards $5.1 billion, 17-year contract to Space42
It includes procurement of Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 advanced satellites and confirms earlier Capacity and Managed Services mandate
Budget
UAE approves record 2025 budget with balanced $19.5bn revenues and expenditure
Federal National Council approves record UAE budget for 2025 fiscal year
Art
UAE issues new federal law to transform arts sector
The legislation establishes a unified national framework for arts institutions while promoting artistic creation and attracting talent in the UAE
CBUAE
UAE launches digital platform to modernise finance sector
UAE introduces Know Your Customer platform as it looks to develop financial infrastructure
Charity
UAE has paid $98bn in foreign aid since 1971
UAE foreign aid payments since founding in 1971 have passed $98bn
Artificial intelligence
UAE sets global standard for future-ready governance, says top official
“We are setting the standard for the rest of the world to follow,” says Ruqayya AlBlooshi
bureaucracy
Travel ban: UAE announces new rules to lift bans, reduce requirements
UAE automates travel ban lifting, slashing bureaucracy and processing time as part of government efficiency drive
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
New UAE Cabinet ministers take oath
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomes new members to Cabinet
Ministry of Education
UAE announces major cabinet changes
The UAE has announced changes to the Cabinet as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan named Deputy Prime Ministers