The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr Palace on Tuesday.
The meeting in Abu Dhabi focussed on a number of issues related to the UAE and its citizens, especially efforts to drive the country's development.
Their Highnesses also reviewed efforts to achieve the aspirations of the UAE leadership and its people for a brighter and more prosperous future.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
The meeting was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, as well as a number of sheikhs, senior officials and UAE citizens.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of the "Ministry of Family", with Her Excellency Sanaa Suhail assuming its portfolio.
The WeProtect Global Summit 2024 concluded in Abu Dhabi, marking the launch of the ‘’Abu Dhabi Call to Action'', a unified initiative to address current and emerging challenges in child protection within the digital world.
The Arab Parliament has commended the UAE for its substantial support to the Palestinian people in Gaza, while addressing the dire suffering and tragic conditions triggered by the war.
The UAE has ranked first in the Arab world in the TIMSS 2023 International Report, which measures student progress in grades four and eight in science and mathematics.
Five convoys carrying vital humanitarian aid from the UAE crossed into the Gaza Strip through Egypt's Rafah Crossing, this week, as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'.