UAE emerges stronger after extraordinary resilience during pandemic, says Sheikh Mohammed

  • Date: 16-Jun-2021
  • Source: Gulf Today
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:UAE
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UAE emerges stronger after extraordinary resilience during pandemic, says Sheikh Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai said that the COVID-19 pandemic summoned extraordinary resilience across the world despite having caused unprecedented disruptions to people's lives. Sheikh Mohammed's remarks came in the foreword of the Emirates Group's Annual Report - 2020-2021 where he described the pandemic as "one of the biggest challenges humanity has faced in its known history." Mohammed added that the UAE's fight against the pandemic has particularly been a story of strength, fortitude, and endurance. "We have been tested in our ability to deal with this unforeseen situation, but we have emerged from it tougher. "In many ways, the UAE has proved to be one of the best-prepared countries to deal with this pandemic. Not only have we effectively safeguarded the health and wellbeing of citizens and residents, but we have also weathered the economic impact of the crisis. "The investments we made over the last few decades to create a world-leading infrastructure, thanks to the vision of our founding fathers, combined with our robust institutions and public services, have enabled us to counter the COVID-19 challenge." What has been truly remarkable, Sheikh Mohammed continued, is the way