Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid chairs UAE cabinet meeting - in pictures
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chairs the first Cabinet meeting of the year. All photos: X
During the meeting, the Cabinet reviewed the progress made in 2024, with Sheikh Mohammed describing it as the 'best economic and developmental year for the UAE since its establishment'
Sheikh Mohammed said the country had 'strengthened its global presence'
Last year. the UAE signed more than 140 international agreements in the fields of economy, sustainability, clean energy, technology, artificial intelligence, security, defence, and international humanitarian work, Sheikh Mohammed said
The Dubai Ruler also praised Emirati innovation
Sheikh Mohammed also noted that the nation’s tourism industry is booming, with 150 million passengers travelling through UAE airports in 2024, and tourist facilities receiving more than 30 million guests
The Cabinet pledged to 'continue the approach of development, openness, and continuous modernisation in order to ensure the best environment for business, and the best life for people'