The UAE Achievements in 2023 Exceeds the Expectations …
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a number of significant milestones in 2023, across a variety of fields and on both local and international levels.
These achievements further cemented the UAE’s position as a leading nation in a number of areas.
The UAE Achievements in 2023: Sustainability
- COP28 concluded with the historic Agreement of the UAE on climate change, endorsed by representatives of 197 countries and the European Union.
- The UAE launched the Alterra Climate Investment Fund with a value of $30 billion.
Which aims to raise and mobilize an additional $250 billion to support global climate action. - The UAE inaugurated the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Power Station with a production capacity of 2 gigawatts.
- The UAE inaugurated the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
- The UAE launched the UAE Climate Neutrality Strategy 2050.
Humanitarian efforts
Operation Chivalrous Knight 2 to alleviate the suffering of friends and brothers in Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake of February 6.
And also Bridges of Charity campaign was launched to extend a helping hand to the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey.
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, by the establishment of a comprehensive field hospital in the Strip.
As well as three seawater desalination stations in Rafah.
Hosting 1,000 Palestinian cancer patients from Gaza Strip to receive treatment in the state’s hospitals.
In addition to 1,000 Palestinian children with their families from Gaza Strip.
And also Compassion for Gaza campaign was launched.
Moreover, the UAE contributed $20 million to the UNRWA.
The UAE also provided assistance to those affected by Hurricane Daniel in Libya.
As well as humanitarian and relief assistance to those affected by the earthquake that struck Morocco.
Legislation
- The Federal Law on Sport
- The Mental Health Act
- The Federal Decree-Law establishing the National Media Office
- The Federal Decree-Law establishing the UAE Accountancy Authority
- The Federal Decree-Law establishing the UAE Media Council
- The Federal Decree-Law on the regulation of media
- The Federal Law on the regulation of organ and tissue transplantation
The UAE Achievements in 2023: Decisions and initiatives
- Adopting the United Arab Emirates Circular Economy Agenda 2031
- Announcing 2050 Governments’ Climate Neutrality Charter
- Approving the model for operating and improving the efficiency of government schools (Generation Schools)
- Launching the UAE Leadership in the Labour Market Award
- Launching the National Agenda for the Development of the Re-Export Sector in the State 2030
- Creating and establishing the Ministry of Investment in the government of the UAE.
- Launching the National Hydrogen Strategy
- Launching the 2.0 Government Services Development Guide.
- Launching the Zero Bureaucracy Government Program.
- Launching the new UAE Government Excellence Model.
- Announcing the Achievers Program to develop the capabilities of leaders of transformative projects in federal entities.
Space
- Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi successfully completed the longest space mission in Arab history, Al Zawa’id 2, which lasted 6 months.
- Launching Phase 1 of the project to develop the radar satellites “Sarb”.
- The journey of the UAE Mars Exploration Project “Hope Probe” was extended for one more year.
- Rashid 2 mission to explore the moon was announced.
- The scientific details of the UAE Asteroid Exploration Project were announced.
They discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Authority and institutions and bodies concerned with the energy and water sector in Thailand, and discussed topics of common interest. pic.twitter.com/vx9peX3VZ0
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) December 26, 2023
Parliamentary Experience
- The fifth session of the Federal National Council elections was held.
- The number of members of electoral bodies increased by 18.1% compared to the lists of electoral bodies for the year 2019.
- Emirati women achieved a distinguished presence in the lists, with a rate of 51% compared to 49% for men.
- Young people played an active role, with a participation rate of 55% of the total number of electoral bodies.
The UAE Achievements in 2023: Global Competitiveness
- The UAE ranked 10th in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023.
- The UAE ranked first in the world in the indicators of global trade, adaptability of government policies, city management.
As well as air transport quality, and internet users and energy infrastructure. - The UAE ranked fourth in the world in the economic performance axis and also eighth in the world in the government efficiency axis.
The UAE ranks first in the Arab and Gulf countries, and 28th globally in the Global Artificial Intelligence Index for the year 2023 within the “Tortoise Media” classification of 62 countries according to their capabilities in artificial intelligence pic.twitter.com/3dhOnqdAEM
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) December 27, 2023
Culture
- 24.8 million students from 46 countries participated in the Arabic Reading Challenge for 2023.
- Significant archaeological discoveries dating back to the Iron Age were made in the city of Al Ain.
Also a new evidence of the existence of the oldest pearl-fishing city in the Arabian Gulf was found in Siniya Island in Umm Al Quwain. - The popular dish “Harees” became the 15th element included on the UNESCO lists on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
- The Shindagha Museum in Dubai was opened after the completion of its development operations.
Global Summits and Events
- The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)
- The World Radiocommunication Conference” WRC-23″
- 2023 International Council on Archives Congress – Abu Dhabi
- The 8th Session of the UNCTAD World Investment Forum
- The Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels
- 2023 Global Women’s Summit in Abu Dhabi
- UAE Climate Technology Forum
- Fortune Global Forum
The UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program has continued to play a pivotal role in achieving exceptional achievements, in terms of accelerating the process of reducing the carbon footprint, supporting the transition to clean energy sources💯 pic.twitter.com/32w33490wi
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) December 27, 2023
The UAE Achievements in 2023: Projects
- Opening the new passenger terminal “Terminal A” at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
- The launch of the UAE national railway network.
- The launch of the Abrahamic Family House.
- The commercial operation of the third Barakah nuclear power plant.
- The opening of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
- The launch of Al Wathba and Sweihan residential projects in Abu Dhabi.
- The launch of Balgham residential project in Abu Dhabi.
- The launch of the development project of “Palm Jumeirah” in Dubai.
- The launch of Ajwan Khorfakkan residential project.
- The launch of the comprehensive plan for Al Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi.
- The award of the contract for the development of Ajman Corniche beach.
- The approval of the route of the Blue Line of the Dubai Metro, with a length of 30 kilometers.
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