Important Facts of the News
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- Date of meeting: 5th November 2025
- Role: Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court
- Meeting: Ministerial Development Council during UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025
- Key sectors discussed: Roads, infrastructure, traffic, energy, business, labour market
- Focus: National priorities, joint initiatives, service quality, Emirati talent empowerment
- Council reviewed: Draft decisions on environment, e-commerce, traffic regulation
- International reviews: G20 Labour Ministers’ Meeting, World Bank Business Environment Report
At a key gathering during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan chaired a high-level session of the Ministerial Development Council. The meeting brought together senior figures from various federal and local government bodies to collaborate on shared national goals.
Sheikh Mansour praises coordinated government efforts
Sheikh Mansour applauded the contributions of different government teams in propelling national programmes across diverse sectors. He pointed out how these collaborative efforts are vital to sustaining development and maintaining the country’s stature in global competitiveness rankings.
He underlined the need for continued alignment across government strategies to ensure effective implementation of national priorities, enhance public service delivery, and strengthen the UAE’s standing across all fields.
Focus on infrastructure, business, and workforce empowerment
The discussions addressed several vital issues, including road and infrastructure development, reducing traffic congestion, improving ease of doing business, and promoting Emirati talent within the workforce. Sheikh Mansour acknowledged the valuable role of both public and private entities, along with the wider community, in achieving policy goals.
Participants also evaluated pressing challenges and explored opportunities for new joint initiatives to address these concerns across various sectors.
Reviewing economic and regulatory progress
The Council reviewed studies touching on key areas like economy, investment, and industry. It also assessed upcoming regulatory proposals aimed at improving environmental preservation, e-commerce operations, and traffic systems.
In addition, ministers took note of outcomes from international engagements, such as participation at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting and reviews from the World Bank’s Business Enabling Environment Report.
With a unified approach to development, the Ministerial Development Council reaffirmed its commitment to reinforcing the UAE’s long-term vision for progress and sustainability.