Gen. Mohamed chairs Executive Council

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presided over a meeting of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council where he checked on the progress of various government projects and services.

The Council members reviewed a report on government performance in major sectors and how effectively it was aligned with Key Performance Indicators.

The Council stressed the importance of regular reviews of performance in government projects and services and addressing all challenges.

Also reviewed was the progress of work on the emirate's plan for realising the Abu Dhabi Vision. The plan entails setting medium term objectives, relevant programmes and their KPIs.

The plan is being developed in phases and under a mechanism that allows for effective engagement by all stakeholders. The plan covers all government activities, and involves proper tracking and evaluation of performance.

The plan's draft is currently being evaluated by the government sectors to ensure that it is commensurate with the respective goals and programmes.

The Council members reviewed the progress of work on 60 housing projects, being implemented in different parts of the emirate, at a total cost of Dh60 billion.

The importance attached to housing is an extension of the approach directed by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide decent living standards and familial stability to the citizens.

Work on the first phase of Ni'ma housing project is nearing completion. The project will see 788 villas built in Al Dhahfra ranches, 60 villas in Bid'a A, Matawa'a, and 20 villas in Al Yabana.

The finishing touches are also being applied to the Watani housing project, citizens' housing in Ain Al Faydha and the Abu Samra Housing project.

Infrastructure work is also underway on 60,605 land plots in the emirate and on 14,893 houses.

Council members approved the initial works for government staff housing project in Ruwais at a total cost of Dh291 million. The integrated housing complex will serve the employees of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) and other operating companies in Ruwais.

The mixed use complex will be built on a 5.2 square kilometre piece of land and is designed to accommodate 30,000 residents, dwelling in 6,359 housing units.

The Council also okayed infrastructure work along the periphery of the Razin Labour City at a total cost of Dh463 million. The work will be carried out by Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada).

The Council sanctioned the 400 KV power transmission line between Barakah and Al Ruwais and the opening of the Al Silaa-Al Shuwaihat 2 line to link Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

The Dh168 million project is aimed at establishing a power link-up and supply power when the safe, reliable and environment-friendly nuclear power plant becomes operational in 2017.

World Energy Congress

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Tuesday stressed that the high stature of the UAE as an influential country, in terms of energy in particular, is the fruit of the directives and efforts of the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is keen on harnessing the required resources for the achievement of maximum progress and prosperity.

Gen. Mohamed said, "The UAE's good international reputation and friendship and cooperation with other countries contributed to its successful bids to host several  international conferences and forums and international organisation's offices."

Gen. Mohamed was speaking as he received, at the Qasr Al Bahar, the chairman and members of the UAE National Committee for the World Energy Congress (WEC) which the UAE will host in 2019.

He expressed his thanks and appreciation for the support shown by the brotherly and friendly countries for the UAE's successful bid to host the WEC in 2019.

Sheikh Mohamed also thanked the national committee members for their successful efforts for hosting the event, and directed them to make even more efforts to prepare for hosting the event in a manner that reflects the good reputation and the civilisational and developmental progress.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region,  Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation,  Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO) and Deputy Chairman of Etihad Airways, and a number of sheikhs and senior officials.

Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Chairman of the UAE National Committee, thanked the wise leaders of the UAE for their great support for the progress and prosperity of the country in all spheres including the energy sector.

The minister made note of the balanced UAE policies and foresight for this vital sector which constitutes one of the pillars of growth and progress.

The UAE will be the first Opec member country to host the World Energy Congress when it will stage the event in 2019.

The World Energy Congress, organised by the World Energy Council, is the largest and most influential energy event covering all aspects of the energy agenda. Staged every three years, the Congress provides a platform for energy leaders and experts in all aspects of the sector to address the challenges and opportunities facing suppliers and consumers of energy.

Over the 90-year history of the World Energy Council, the Congress has been key to the value of the organisation.  The Congress has been staged in 21 cities across the world.

UAE Paralympics team

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Tuesday at Qasr Al Bahar Palace, received members of the UAE Paralympics contingent which won 25 medals at the second Asian Para Games which took place in Incheon, South Korea, between October 14-18.

Congratulating the UAE national team members on the well-deserved achievement, Gen. Mohamed noted, "Your biggest achievement is that you have this strong determination, will and ability to conquer your disabilities and all other challenges, turn them into creative giving and excellence, and accomplish these achievements and make your country proud of you. This is a lesson for able-bodied people and the disabled alike to learn from. It is also a model for success in a life full of hope. The real disability is defined by a lack of self-confidence and inability to achieve self-development."

He noted that disability sports in the UAE have made significant progress in the past few years at continental and international events.

He also said that these achievements are enabled by the support provided by the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to all sports.

Gen. Mohamed added ,"Sports is a wide field for creativity and development not only through winning competitions and championships, and has positive health, moral and physical impact on the lives of sportspeople and their self-confidence and self-development. This is what you have translated into action."

The UAE contingent clinched 25 medals including 4 golds, 12 silvers and 9 bronzes at the week-long games in Incheon. The team also clinched six medals in Kuwait at the Fifth GCC Bowling Championship for the Hearing Impaired.

On their part, the team members expressed their delight at meeting Gen. Mohamed bin Zayed and receiving his continuous support. They noted that his support motivates them to make more achievements.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region.

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