Abu Dhabi:His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a coordination meeting during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was held with the Secretaries General of local Executive Councils to discuss federal-local government coordination.
According to Sharjah 24, the discussions aimed to enhance integration, align shared priorities, support citizens and residents, and strengthen the business sector. Key attendees included Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Maryam Al Hammadi, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet; and Rashid Al Ameri, Advisor at the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs. Leaders from Executive Councils across the emirates were also present.
Participants praised the efforts of response teams and emergency services, including the Armed Forces, security entities, civil defense, healthcare teams, and ambulance services. They also highlighted the operational readiness of sectors such as civil aviation, infrastructure, logistics, supply chains, banking, education, and cybersecurity.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed emphasized the need for greater integration between federal and local entities to address evolving government demands. He stressed the importance of teamwork aligned with national priorities, internal security, and data sharing to tackle regional and global challenges effectively.
The meeting also reviewed progress on key national priorities and strategic initiatives, focusing on resolving potential delays and aligning future strategies. Attendees evaluated significant national projects related to infrastructure, digital networks, roads, ports, Etihad Rail, land borders, and airports, along with policies to enhance community safety and supply chain stability.