Ohoud bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Governmental Development and the Future, affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, is entering a new phase based on continuous development and achieving more prosperity and construction through vital achievements that depend on the future.
DUBAI: Empowerment of women in leadership positions worldwide continues to lag, with too few governments taking steps to encourage female leaders, a senior UAE minister believes. Ohoud Al-Roumi, the UAE’s government development minister, made the claim during a session titled “Women in Government: Shaping a Better Future for the World” at the World Government Summit in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The UAE plans to continue being an energy producer for the next 50 years, but a big portion of its employment opportunities will also focus on technology and roles that incorporate digital skills, speakers at the Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations stressed on Sunday.
Alternative energies
Kicking off the Majlis, which saw more than 13,000 registered attendees, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, called upon youth to be ready for a different era. “The founding generation lived in a different time. They had fewer opportunities and bigger challenges. But there is also a lot of competition today, which means that you need to double your efforts. The great achievements of the past stood out more, because back then, there were almost no opportunities. This is why you will struggle more today. And I am sure this generation is ready and will help build a greater and stronger country in the next 50 years,�
Abu Dhabi: It is a shame to ignore one’s mental health, and not a shame to face mental health concerns, a top UAE leader said on Sunday.
Speaking at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, urged greater awareness of mental health in the UAE. “In the past, [mental health was considered] taboo and people often considered them to be physical problems. [But we] need to understand that anyone can experience mental health problems. There is no shame in having them; [instead] it is a shame to ignore them,” Sheikh Abdulah said.