Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai has participated in the opening of the ‘Family Retreat’ on Day 0 of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
The family retreat assembled officials and decision-makers to discuss advancing initiatives to support family stability and uphold UAE values among growing global dynamics. His Highness underlined the family as the foundational element of UAE society and a central component of the nation’s comprehensive development plans.
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that the UAE government prioritizes family stability and community well-being, which he described as key to national progress and citizen welfare. Sheikh Mohammed stated that, “In the UAE, we are all one big family whose well-being stems from the stability and happiness of every individual. Empowering our families, enhancing their quality of life, and securing their stability is paramount to the UAE Government.”
The event also saw attendance from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance.
Also present were Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Development. The meetings, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed, included over 500 officials from government bodies, the private sector, and community institutions, reflecting the UAE’s dedication to family stability as a foundation for national prosperity.