Policy for balance between economic growth, environmental sustainability

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Siemens to initiate the first phase of a project to reduce energy and water consumption in federal government buildings by retrofitting buildings that are energy and water intensive.

The signing, which took place during the UAE Government’s Annual Meetings 2024, was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Under the agreement, signed by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Helmut von Struve, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East and the UAE, Siemens will finance, install, test, and operate all systems designed to reduce the consumption of energy and water in federal buildings by 27% compared to the consumption average in the past three years.

Al Mazrouei said: “Our approach to develop the energy and infrastructure sectors are in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We work relentlessly to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability.”

Mohammed Bin Rashid attends ‘AI Retreat’: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of the ‘Artificial Intelligence Retreat’ held on Day 0 of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024 in Abu Dhabi.

Setting the tone for deliberations during the retreat, His Highness stated, “The UAE has firmly established its leadership among the world’s most future-focused nations, securing a prominent position at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence advancements that will transform all sectors. We are committed to not only maintaining but reinforcing this leadership by building our capacities. This can be realised by strengthening infrastructure, data preparedness, and legislative frameworks, while intensifying the training and development of our national workforce, the backbone of our country’s future.

“The UAE’s foresight and strategic planning have led to extraordinary achievements in this rapidly evolving field. We are positioned as one of the best prepared nations to seize opportunities within the sector, leveraging these advancements to elevate quality of life and accelerate economic growth and all-round development. As we have the resources and a globally competitive talent pool, our ambitions are boundless in spearheading future trends and pioneering this sector,” His Highness added.

Sheikh Mohammed commended the efforts of national entities that have contributed to the success of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and praised the retreat for bringing together diverse entities under one umbrella to share insights and align frameworks and plans, aiming to amplify impact and achievements in this critical domain.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE; Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Interior, attended the retreat.

Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, were also in attendance.

Dubai International Holy Quran Award: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, instructed the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai to supervise the Dubai International Holy Quran Award in a manner that enhances its global reputation and highlights its role in supporting the Holy Quran.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Siemens to initiate the first phase of a project to reduce energy and water consumption in federal government buildings by retrofitting buildings that are energy and water intensive.

The signing, which took place during the UAE Government’s Annual Meetings 2024, was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Under the agreement, signed by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Helmut von Struve, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East and the UAE, Siemens will finance, install, test, and operate all systems designed to reduce the consumption of energy and water in federal buildings by 27% compared to the consumption average in the past three years.

Al Mazrouei said: “Our approach to develop the energy and infrastructure sectors are in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We work relentlessly to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability.”

Mohammed Bin Rashid attends ‘AI Retreat’: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of the ‘Artificial Intelligence Retreat’ held on Day 0 of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024 in Abu Dhabi.

Setting the tone for deliberations during the retreat, His Highness stated, “The UAE has firmly established its leadership among the world’s most future-focused nations, securing a prominent position at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence advancements that will transform all sectors. We are committed to not only maintaining but reinforcing this leadership by building our capacities. This can be realised by strengthening infrastructure, data preparedness, and legislative frameworks, while intensifying the training and development of our national workforce, the backbone of our country’s future.

“The UAE’s foresight and strategic planning have led to extraordinary achievements in this rapidly evolving field. We are positioned as one of the best prepared nations to seize opportunities within the sector, leveraging these advancements to elevate quality of life and accelerate economic growth and all-round development. As we have the resources and a globally competitive talent pool, our ambitions are boundless in spearheading future trends and pioneering this sector,” His Highness added.

Sheikh Mohammed commended the efforts of national entities that have contributed to the success of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and praised the retreat for bringing together diverse entities under one umbrella to share insights and align frameworks and plans, aiming to amplify impact and achievements in this critical domain.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE; Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Interior, attended the retreat.

Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, were also in attendance.

Dubai International Holy Quran Award: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, instructed the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai to supervise the Dubai International Holy Quran Award in a manner that enhances its global reputation and highlights its role in supporting the Holy Quran.

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