{
  "id": 19166352,
  "title": "UAE will move forward 20 years for every year it is set back, says Al Gergawi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/uae-will-move-forward-20-years-for-every-year-it-is-set-back-says-al",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:32:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/09/uae-will-move-forward-20-years-for-every-year-it-is-set-back-says-al-gergawi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE officials assert a pattern of accelerated progress in response to setbacks, with Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad Al Gergawi stating that a setback of a single year would compel the nation to work three times harder to regain ground. Speaking at the launch of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, Mr Gergawi emphasized that the country's development projects, exceeding Dh4 trillion in value, demonstrate this commitment. \"We do not rest on our laurels; we intensify efforts and expedite outcomes,\" he stated. The Minister underlined the UAE's economic resilience, swift decision-making, and robust economy as key drivers of its progress. He also highlighted the exceptional dedication of government officials across departments, attributing their success to a shared sense of responsibility and public trust. The annual meetings, chaired by Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, convened 500 senior government officials to assess national priorities and chart a path forward. Mr Al Gergawi stressed that the government's mission, as directed by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, is to fortify society, bolster the economy, and enhance public service delivery. He further underscored the significance of public trust, social cohesion, and communal discipline in preserving the UAE's gains. The leadership's overarching goal, according to Mr Gergawi, is for the UAE to emerge as the premier nation globally, with both government institutions and society sharing the singular responsibility of realizing this vision. \"Individuals evolve with the responsibilities they undertake, and governments flourish with the duties they assume for the nation, society, and posterity,\" he concluded.",
  "summary": "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 Dubai, Mr Gergawi said the country would continue to accelerate its development, with projects worth more than Dh4 trillion ($1.09 trillion) under way…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}