With
strong values, relentless efforts, and diligent initiatives, the United Arab
Emirates has emerged as a success story in the Middle East and globally.
Continuing the legacy of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan
Al Nahyan, the UAE authorities have ensured all possible measures to develop
the country into a hub of business and innovation, science and technology, and
art and culture for all residents, citizens, and visitors.
This
year, the UAE marks "Year of the 50th", celebrating its golden
jubilee with mammoth achievements, including the successful handling of the
COVID-19 pandemic, entering the Mars orbit with its Hope spacecraft, and
boosting innovation and development across key sectors.
Under
the guidance of the UAE's leadership, the country has continued to promote the
principles of peace, tolerance, co-existence both regionally and
internationally. In line with these principles, the UAE provided tonnes of
medical and food aid to several countries in need as part of its humanitarian
efforts.
With
weeks to go for Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE authorities are ensuring necessary
measures to maintain the highest global standards of safety and security for
participants and visitors. Dubai has implemented crucial safety protocols for
the health and wellbeing of thousands of visitors that are expecting to visit
the Expo.
UAE's leading position
Earlier
this month, the UAE was ranked the world's second safest country in 2021, as
per the Global Finance data. Thanks to its successful vaccination campaign, the
UAE achieved the first rank globally in terms of COVID-19 vaccine doses
administered with the rate of 158.24 doses per 100 people. So far, the UAE has
administered more than 15.5 million vaccine doses across the country.
For
five years in a row, the UAE has been leading the Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region in World Competitiveness rankings as per the data published by
the Switzerland-based International Institute of Management Development.
Promotion of human rights
The
UAE prides itself as a bastion of stability and moderation. Earlier this year,
the UAE established a national human rights commission with the aim of
promoting and protecting human rights and freedom in the country in line with
the UAE Constitution and laws as well as prominent international charters,
covenants, and agreements. The commission mirrors the UAE goals to strengthen
human rights and enhance communication with individuals across regions and
globally. As part of its vision, the UAE has taken various measures to empower
women, promote children's rights, labour rights and support the needs of
elderly citizens and other individuals. These continuous efforts in line with
international standards have helped the UAE in achieving advanced ranking in
the global competitiveness record.
The
UAE has offered the highest standards of quality of life and services, making
it one of the best places for expats to live, work and settle in. UAE cities
like Abu Dhabi and Dubai have achieved global rankings with the quality of life
and infrastructure they provide to citizens and residents alike.
Tackling unknown challenges
The
UAE has handled unprecedented regional and global challenges with precision. In
such a short span of time, no country in the region and world has achieved what
the UAE has accomplished in recent years in terms of its economic growth,
social development of communities, innovations and advancements in science and
technology, and digital transformation in the education sector.
Every
time the UAE faces a challenge at the regional or international level, it has
emerged even stronger with its hard work and dedication to provide the highest
standards of safety and security to all community members.
Brotherly relations with other nations
In
the Middle East, the Gulf nation has been actively pursuing foreign and
security policy which has helped the country in leading as a regional power.
The Emirati regional policy has facilitated strong brotherly relations with
countries in the Middle East and other regions across the world.
The
historic signing of the peace deal with Israel last year boosted the UAE's
position as a regional powerhouse in strengthening ties with other Arab
nations.
Campaign against terrorism
Time
and again, the UAE has condemned terrorism and extremism in all forms. It has
worked closely with international partners to reinforce its commitment to
confront and eradicate terrorism and extremism in the Middle East and other
parts of the world.
From
monitoring the spread of hate and violence on social media to securing borders
and checking terror-funding, the UAE is ensuring all forms of holistic
approaches to tackle extremism and promote counterterrorism.
UAE's UNSC membership
In
June 2021, the UAE was elected to the UN Security Council for two-year term. As
a key member, the UAE aims to use its position to push for diplomatic efforts
to reduce tensions in the region as well as multilateral responses to address
global challenges. The UAE has pledged to utilise its potential to promote
inclusivity, innovation, resilience, peacebuilding, women empowerment, and
mitigation of climate change.
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