UAE will move forward 20 years for every year it is set back, says Al Gergawi
The UAE will respond to any attempt to set back its progress by a year by working harder to move forward by 20, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said on Monday. Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Mr Gergawi said the country would continue to accelerate its development, with projects worth more than Dh4 trillion ($1.09 trillion) under…
UAE vows 20-fold progress for each setback, says Cabinet Affairs Minister Al Gergawi
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, declared Monday that any attempt to regress UAE's development would result in the nation accelerating its progress by 20 times. At the commencement of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Gergawi emphasized the country's unwavering commitment to continuous advancements, with projects worth over Dh4 trillion ($1.09 trillion) already underway across the Emirates.
"We do not rest on our laurels," Gergawi stated. "We amplify our efforts and achieve outcomes swifter. Should anyone endeavor to set us back a year, we intensify our endeavors to propel forward by 20."
Gergawi underscored UAE's economic resilience and rapid decision-making as crucial pillars of its objectives. "Our teams in every authority and entity display remarkable determination and zeal," he added. "Their efforts have yielded positive results, bolstering our robust and resilient economy across all sectors."
The minister's message to the world was clear: "Our nation persists in moving forward."
Gergawi highlighted the government's directive from President Sheikh Mohamed to fortify the society and economy, hasten decision-making, and enhance public services. He further stressed the significance of public trust, social cohesion, and mutual accountability in preserving UAE's accomplishments.
"People across the UAE bear a historic duty to protect the nation's achievements," Gergawi remarked. "Public confidence in government, social cohesion and harmony, and community, institutional, and educational discipline are distinguishing elements of the UAE."
He envisioned the UAE as the finest country globally, with government institutions and society jointly bearing responsibility for attaining this goal. "Individuals grow with the responsibilities they assume, and governments expand with the obligations they embrace towards the nation, society, and future generations," he affirmed.
Security and emergency teams were commended during the event for their exceptional preparedness amid regional tensions. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed presided over the ceremony, awarding the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Medal to teams from the Armed Forces, National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (Ncema), aviation, cybersecurity, and national logistics.
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