Sheikh Mohammed says UAE operating with ‘complete efficiency’

Dubai Ruler says nation’s ‘return will be stronger’ in wake of Iranian attacks

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  On March 29, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a UAE Cabinet meeting that focused on the Iran war. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, were in attendance. Photos: Dubai Media Office

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  The Cabinet meeting heard commendations of the defensive work of the UAE's Armed Forces and praise for the co-operative spirit of Emiratis and residents at a time of great stress

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  Sheikh Mohammed chairs the Cabinet meeting. Seen with Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Hamdan

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  The Cabinet heard that the UAE’s strategy for the space sector over the next five years was agreed

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  Sheikh Mohammed told the meeting the UAE intends to be among the top 10 countries in space exploration over the next five years

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  The UAE Strategy for Integrative Medicine was also adopted, with its goal of a health system that balances the branches of traditional and modern medicine

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  Sheikh Mohammed told the Cabinet of his pride in the UAE and its people as they respond to attacks from Iran

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  'Our constants remain, and our journey continues, and our return will be stronger, God willing, after the passage of these exceptional circumstances,' Sheikh Mohammed concluded

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday chaired a UAE Cabinet meeting that focused on the Iran war.

During the meeting, the country’s leadership commended the defensive spirit of the Armed Forces, the national spirit of UAE citizens and residents, and the sense of responsibility among all work teams in the country.

“Our national institutions operate with complete efficiency; our defence forces operate with complete professionalism; our private sector keeps pace with developments with complete responsibility,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote on X.

New deals and strategies

The UAE’s strategy for the space sector over the next five years was agreed, with Sheikh Mohammed noting that the sector is valued at more than Dh44 billion. It employs more than 170 scientific, national, and economic institutions and has developed and launched 30 satellites, he said.

“We also have a national programme for Emirati astronauts, we have a scientific mission to Mars, and a new mission towards Venus and the asteroid belt, he added. “And we continue, God willing, to be among the top 10 countries globally in this field over the next five years.”

More than 120 international agreements were ratified during the meeting in the fields of energy, investment, economy, diplomacy, and humanitarian affairs.

Our global partnerships are growing, our international presence is expanding every day, and the network of international relations we have developed over decades is firmly established,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

The UAE Strategy for Integrative Medicine was also adopted, aiming to build a comprehensive health system that balances traditional medicine and modern medicine.

Looking ahead

Sheikh Mohammed spoke of his pride in the strength and resilience of the UAE in light of the last month of daily attacks from Iran.

“The success of the UAE is built on constants that have not changed and will not change,” he said. “Advanced infrastructure and technology, and an advanced legislative framework, a quality of life among the best in the world, and a government committed to building comprehensive development for its people and all residents on its land.”

“Our constants remain, and our journey continues, and our return will be stronger, God willing, after the passage of these exceptional circumstances,” he concluded.