The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced ‘The Principles of the 50’, as part of the ‘Projects of the 50’ campaign, to chart the strategic roadmap for the UAE’s new era of economic, political and social growth, BNA reports.
The 10 principles act as guidelines for all UAE’s institutions as the country approaches a new phase of development over the next 50 years as directed by HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and as envisioned by HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and HH Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
“Our sole, abiding mission is to provide the best possible life for citizens and residents of the UAE,” Shaikh Khalifa said.
“The economy will lead the UAE’s path for the next 50 years, with a political approach that is based on peace and dialogue. The upcoming phase will see comprehensive and balanced development of all the UAE’s regions and sectors.”
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid said the UAE is one destination, one economy, one flag, one leader, and over the next 50 years, everyone will work as one team to achieve our goals.
“Our values during the next 50 years will remain as set down by the founders to be the best, most noble and most generous people,” he said.
HH Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed said “the UAE’s 10 principles for the next 50 years will be the core guidelines for all our institutions to strengthen the union, build a sustainable economy and harness all possible resources to build a more prosperous society.”
“Fostering positive regional and global relations to achieve our national goals and support peace and stability across the world will be the centre of our priorities over the upcoming phase,” he said.
According to UAE news agency WAM, the 10 principles are as follows:
The First Principle: The key national focus shall remain the strengthening of the union, its institutions, legislature, capabilities and finances. The development of the urban and rural economies throughout the nation is the fastest and most effective way to consolidate the union of the Emirates.
The Second Principle: We will strive over the upcoming period to build the best and most dynamic economy in the world. The economic development of the country is the supreme national interest, and all state institutions, in all fields and across different federal and local levels, shall bear the responsibility of building the best global economic environment and maintaining the gains achieved over the past 50 years.
The Third Principle: The Emirates’ foreign policy is a tool that aims to serve our higher national goals, the most important of which is the Emirates’ economic interests. The goal of our political approach is to serve the economy. And the goal of the economy is to provide a better life for the people of the Union.
The Fourth Principle: The main future driver for growth is human capital. Developing the educational system, recruiting talent, retaining specialists and continuously building skills will be key to ensuring the Emirates remains the most competitive national economy.
The Fifth Principle: Good-neighbourliness is the basis of stability.
The geographical, social and cultural position of the country in its region is the first line of defence for its security, safety and its future development. Developing stable and positive political, economic and social relations with its neighbours is one of the most important priorities of the country’s foreign policy.
The Sixth Principle: Consolidating the reputation of the Emirates globally is a national mission for all institutions. The Emirates is one destination for business, tourism, industry, investment and cultural excellence. Our national institutions must unify their efforts, benefiting mutually from their shared capabilities, and work to build global enterprises under the umbrella of the Emirates.
The Seventh Principle: The digital, technical and scientific excellence of the Emirates will define its development and economic frontiers. The consolidation of its position as a global hub for talent, companies and investments in these sectors will make it a future global leader.
The Eighth Principle: The core value system in the Emirates shall remain based on openness and tolerance, the preservation of rights, the rule of justice and the law. We believe in the preservation of human dignity, the respect for cultural diversity, the strengthening of human fraternity, together with enduring respect for our national identity. The country will remain supportive, through its foreign policy, of all initiatives, pledges and international organisations that promote peace, openness and humanity.
The Ninth Principle: The Emirates’ foreign humanitarian aid is an essential part of its vision and moral duty towards less fortunate peoples. Our foreign humanitarian aid is not tied to religion, race, colour or culture. Political disagreement with any country should not justify failing to provide relief to that country in cases of disasters, emergencies and crises.
The Tenth Principle: Calling for peace, harmony, negotiations and dialogue to resolve all disputes is the basis of the Emirates’ foreign policy. Striving with regional partners and global friends to establish regional and global peace and stability is a fundamental driver of our foreign policy.
UAE invites everyone to pen ‘Letters to the Future’ detailing dreams and goals
Picture yourself in the future: What are your goals and aspirations? Then write a letter to your future self – mapping out your dreams and future journey in the UAE – and send it to the UAE’s Golden Jubilee Committee to become part of the Year of the 50th celebrations.
The exercise is the latest initiative by the UAE Golden Jubilee Committee launched on Monday, called ‘Letters to the Future’, Gulf News states.
Various formats
The initiative invites all those who call the UAE home to write a letter to their future selves, mapping out their dreams and envisioning their future journey in the UAE. Participants can submit their letters in various formats, including written format, video or imagery on the Year of the 50th website and will be subsequently published in an online gallery.
“By writing these letters, the UAE public is thus encouraged to envision their future as key contributors and builders of the nation, for the next 50 years and beyond,” the committee said.
Digital time capsule
The letters, videos and images will serve digital time capsules about how dreams have evolved and how far the dreamers have come on their journey.
Upon submission, participants will receive an email with their submitted letters on the official Year of the 50th letterhead, with an option to remind them of their dreams, based on their chosen timeframe, which can be in five, 10, 20 or 50 years.
