UAE: Economic development is FNC’s top priority, says Sheikh Mohammed

UAE: Economic development is FNC’s top priority, says Sheikh Mohammed

Vice-President inaugurated the 4th ordinary session of Federal National Council's 17th legislative chapter

By WAM Published: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 10:07 PM Last updated: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 10:15 PM

On behalf of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today inaugurated the fourth ordinary session of the 17th legislative chapter of the Federal National Council (FNC).

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Their Highnesses the Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, senior civilian and military officials, and members of the diplomatic corps.

Sheikh Mohammed inaugurated the session, wishing FNC members the best for the new session. Following it, the decree of invitation issued by the President to convene the fourth ordinary term of the FNC's 17th legislative chapter was read.

During the session, Saqr Ghobash, FNC Speaker, welcomed the attendees and thanked the leadership for their support. Ghobash said that the country's economic development remains a top priority in addition to its sovereignty and security. He also stressed that citizens remain the government's primary focus in line with the leadership's directives.

The FNC Speaker also affirmed the Council's keenness to focus on the issues