Sheikh Mansour interacts with citizens in Al Ain

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received several citizens in the Rakna area of Al Ain.

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mansour exchanged cordial conversations with attendees, reflecting the deep bond between the leadership and citizens, as well as the leadership’s commitment to addressing their needs and ensuring their well-being.

The meeting is part of Sheikh Mansour’s keenness to maintaining direct communication with citizens and strengthening social cohesion, benefiting the nation and its people.

Recently, His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed participants in the “Active Abu Dhabi” programme. This was part of the ‘WALK1000’ initiative.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour acknowledged the organisers and participants for their dedication and determination in pursuing the initiative’s health and community goals.

He stressed the importance of such endeavours in promoting physical activity as a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, thereby enhancing overall well-being.

Additionally, Sheikh Mansour emphasised the crucial role of community support in motivating participants and the necessity of sustaining initiatives that foster positive health values within society.

The initiative stands out by reflecting the UAE’s vision of strengthening national identity and sustainability. It incorporates multiple dimensions, focusing on culture and history by including routes that pass through heritage sites such as forts and traditional souqs (marketplaces), fostering a deeper connection between participants and the country’s heritage.

The initiative also emphasises environmental awareness by highlighting locations like the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve to raise awareness about biodiversity and the importance of resource conservation.

The programme embodies the values of coexistence and tolerance through the participation of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, reflecting the inclusive spirit of the UAE. Additionally, it integrates modern technology through smart applications that track participants’ achievements. This makes the initiative a pioneering model that combines physical activity, technology, and heritage, contributing to building a healthier and happier society.

Earlier, His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed chaired the seventh meeting of the CBUAE Board of Directors, which took place at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mansour commended the CBUAE’s efforts in promoting financial inclusion and stability. He recognised the Central Bank’s outstanding achievement of winning the Leading Federal Entity Award in the category of entities with over 500 employees at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2024.

Sheikh Mansour also acknowledged the CBUAE’s effective role in issuing regulatory and supervisory regulations and legislations, consolidating innovation, and accelerating digital transformation aiming at shaping the future of the financial sector, supporting economic resilience, and achieving the UAE’s sustainable development goals.

The Board also reviewed the financial statements of the banking sector for the year 2024, noting a 9% increase in assets in the UAE from Dhs4.075 billion to Dhs4.462 billion, and a 7% increase in capital and reserves of National Banks from Dhs472.7 billion to Dhs505 billion.

The meeting was attended by CBUAE Deputy Chairmen Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh and Jassem Mohammad Al Zaabi; and CBUAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama, along with board members Younis Al Khoori, Sami Dhaen Al Qamzi, Ali Mohammed Bakheet Al Rumaithi, Saif Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor, and Ibrahim Al Sayed Al Hashemi, Assistant Governor and Secretary-General of the Board.

The CBUAE Board went over the meeting’s agenda and reviewed the progress of CBUAE’s projects and future plans, as well as the substantial advancements in the Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme (FIT), which is designed to foster innovation and digitise the financial sector in alignment with the nation’s digital economy goals. These projects have achieved an 85% completion rate.