His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has presided over the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting's agenda featured discussions on various projects and proposals from ministries and federal entities, focusing on enhancing partnership opportunities with the private sector and initiatives to boost operational efficiency within the federal government.
Additionally, proposals to improve services provided by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme and policies aiming at advancing the efficiency of the country's financial markets were reviewed.
In government affairs, the Council discussed several proposed federal legislations in the sectors of culture, financial regulation, competition, economy, and tourism. It also considered recommendations and requests from the Federal National Council regarding various governmental topics.
The Council was briefed on the outcomes of the UAE's participation in multiple international conferences and events, the progress of implementing governmental strategies and programmes, and reports on the activities of various federal entities.
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 'Erth Dubai Awards', recognising their contributions to preserving the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".
Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minster of State, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with regional and international partners to end the conflict in Gaza and advance a path towards a two-state solution.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held bilateral talks with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the UAE's decision to exit OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries), telling reporters on Wednesday that he thinks the move could help lower oil prices.