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Outline: Chapter 10 What is sustainability? Sustainability in Why is it important? the UAE How is the UAE is integrating the idea of sustainability. Emiratis Studies 2 12/8/2024 Add a footer Why is Sustainability Important? Defining Sustainability: Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural There are many benefits to sustainability, both short-term and resources for the future. Sustainable practices support ecological, human, and long-term. economic health and vitality. We cannot maintain our Earth’s ecosystems or continue to Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the function as we do if more sustainable choices are not made. ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability is not just environmental- ism. Embedded in most definitions of sustainability we also If harmful processes are maintained with no change, it is likely find concerns for social equity and economic development. that we will run out of fossil fuels, huge numbers of animal https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/files/sustainability/what-is- species will become extinct, and the atmosphere will be sustainability.pdf irreparably damaged. Clean air and nontoxic atmospheric conditions, growth of resources that can be relied upon, and water quality and cleanliness, are all benefits of sustainability. 3 12/8/2024 Add a footer 4 12/8/2024 Add a footer  1- Environmental Protection Environmental protection is the most frequently discussed element. It is concerned with the reduction of carbon footprints, water usage, non- There are 3 pillars of decomposable packaging, and wasteful processes as part of a supply chain. sustainability: These processes can often be cost-effective, and financially useful as well as 1- Environmental important for environmental sustainability. protection. 2- Social Development. 3- Economic Development. 5 12/8/2024 Add a footer 6 12/8/2024 Add a footer 2- Social Development 3- Economic Development Social development is about treating employees fairly and ensuring Economic development is probably the simplest form of sustainability. responsible, ethical, and sustainable treatment of employees, To be economically sustainable, a business must be profitable and produce stakeholders, and the community in which a business operates. enough revenues to be continued into the future. This may be achieved through more responsive benefits, like better maternity The challenge with this form of sustainability is achieving an equilibrium. and paternity benefits, flexible scheduling, and learning and development opportunities. For example, business should operate using sustainable labour, Rather than making money at any cost, companies should attempt to which involves fairly-paid, adult employees who can operate in a safe generate profit in accordance with other elements of sustainability. environment. Are you familiar with names of businesses that use child labor? (This is illegal) 7 12/8/2024 Add a footer 8 12/8/2024 Add a footer  Sustainability in the UAE Sustainability in the UAE In January 2012, Sheikh Mohammed launched the Green Economy initiative 1. The first field of green energy aims to promote the production and use of under the slogan: A green economy for sustainable development. Under this renewable energy. (Renewable energy is energy that has been derived from initiative, the UAE seeks to become a global hub and a successful model of the earth's natural resources that cannot run out such as wind and sunlight.) new green economy, to enhance the country's competitiveness and sustainability and preserve its environment for future generations. A green 2. The second field includes government policies aimed to encourage economy is an economy that aims at reducing environmental risks investments in green economy and to facilitate the production, import, export and re-export of green products and technologies.( GREEN PRODUCTS-a Through this initiative, the UAE aims to become one of the world leadersto sustainable product designed to minimize its environmental impacts maintain a sustainable environment to support long-term economic growth during its whole life-cycle and even after it's of no use , examples - while protecting the environment. (BOTH ECONOMIC AND EVIRONMENTAL Ballpoint Pens Made From Recycled Water Bottles, Recycled Plastic PRESERVATION) Toothbrush, Recycled Toilet Tissue). The initiative includes a range of programmes and policies in the areas of energy, agriculture, investment and sustainable transport in addition to new environmental and constructional policies. 9 12/8/2024 Add a footer 10 12/8/2024 Add a footer Examples of Sustainability in the UAE: Sustainability in the UAE Reducing the use of plastic. 3. The third field relates to developing urban planning policies that preserve Carrefour was the first UAE retailer to offer a recyclable carrier bag in 2007 the environment and to raise the efficiency of housing and buildings and they have chosen to reduce the circulation of single-use plastic by 500 environmentally. (An economically and environmentally sustainable city) million bags each year. 4.The fourth field consists of means for dealing with the effects of climate In 2019, Carrefour announced that is will stop the use of plastic by 2025. change, promote organic agriculture, maintain biodiversity and protect the ecological balance. (Biodiversity- groups of living organisms.) 5.The fifth field aims at rationalising (balancing) the use of water resources, electricity and natural resources and recycle waste. 6. The sixth field includes development and promotion of green technology. (Green tech–or green technology– describes the use of technology and science to reduce human impacts on the natural environment. Solar Panels , Wind Energy , Composting , Electric Vehicles.) 11 12/8/2024 Add a footer 12 12/8/2024 Add a footer  Sustainability in Expo2020 Sustainability in Expo2020 Expo 2020 Dubai, It installed renewable energy systems with a combined total Using sustainable building capacity of 5.5 megawatts on all permanent building projects across the site. materials work with environmentally and How this place supports sustainability ? socially responsible suppliers, Reducing water consumption use sustainable materials during construction, and the timber achieved a 52.4% reduction of water demand in our buildings, compared to the water used on site carry sustainable requirements baseline of the Dubai Electric and Water Authority (DEWA). forestry certification Reducing waste introduced the Planet Over Plastic Pledge, where we ask International Participants Terra pavilion/ Sustainabilit and our commercial partners to commit to reduce packaging and single-use Pavilion materials, and recycle on site. Expo 2020 Dubai has made it Generating clean energy one of its subthemes. In line with that, it has created Terra, the installed renewable energy systems with a combined total capacity of 5.5 megawatts Sustainability pavilion, stationed on all permanent building projects across the Expo site. as the centrepiece of the sustainability district. 13 12/8/2024 Add a footer 14 12/8/2024 Add a footer Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Masdar is one of the world’s most sustainable urban communities, a low- Vehicles are used for carbon development made up of a rapidly growing clean-tech cluster. transportation within the city. Currently there is a 90% of construction waste is reused or recycled bike-sharing station The city remains around 15 degrees Celsius cooler than the surrounding area available, but paths because of its unique design haven’t been built yet. There are no light switches or water taps in the city. Movement sensors are used instead to cut consumption of light and water by more than 50% 15 12/8/2024 Add a footer 16 12/8/2024 Add a footer  LESSON OUTLINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF 1- UAE economy before oil THE UAE 2- The role of oil in the UAE 3- The non-oil economy and economic diversification 4- The effect of the global financial crisis on the UAE Ajman University 5- The effect of Covid19 on the UAE economy 6- Plans of economic enhancement 2 THE UAE ECONOMY BEFORE OIL THE UAE ECONOMY BEFORE OIL Simple…depended on pearls Before the discovery of oil, the UAE economy simply depended on selling pearls. Unfortunately UAE pearls were replaced by artificial Japanese pearls by the 1900’s Many international brands used UAE pearls in the beginning for prestige By the early 1900’s the Japanese had While pearls are no longer an exclusive commodity only from the UAE, some of today’s most top- discovered a way to make artificial and ranking brands began their careers by using UAE pearls for prestige and quality insurance. Cartier is one of the most famous examples of a loyal customer of the pearls of the flawless pearls, which unfortunately caused Arabian coastline, with Jacques Cartier making his first journey to the region in 1912 to hunt for the pearl industry in the UAE to plummet. the mother of all jewels, which is what the pearl is so often referred to as. That and the discovery of oil in the Arabian Peninsula caused many local Emiratis to shift positions from the pearl industry to the oil sector. 3 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA OIL IN THE UAE.. Economic development is the planning for increased economic activities Oil was found in the UAE in the late 1950s. The country started to benefit from selling it once the seven Emirates became united. in order to raise the national production and the growth of capita GDP. The UAE government witnessed important economic and social developments since 1971. Expansion in productive activities was through: The capita share of GDP increased from 20.2 thousand dhs in 1972 to 62.4 thousand dhs in 1998. 1. Development of government departments The per capita government spending on education, health and other services increased from 3 2. Development of specialized institutions thousand Dhs to 12.2 thousand in 1998. 3. Development in the private sector 5 6 OIL IN THE UAE OIL IN THE UAE. Having a diversity of economic activities helped. UAE is ranked 5th in the world in terms of oil reserves(2008). This made it one of the highest rates of economic growth in the world. Thus helping to stimulate high level of capital flow and ensure This made it one of the highest rates of economic growth in the world economic diversification. Thus helping to stimulate high level of capital flow and ensure economic diversification. It ranks 2nd in the Arab world and 4th in the world in terms of its Economic diversification means having other economic activities that bring reserves of natural gas. money to the country. Give examples of such economic activities in the UAE. 7 8 PRODUCTION OF OIL IN THE UAE OIL IN THE UAE.. Abu Dhabi owns more than 90%of the oil and gas reserves. UAE has 6 ports, 6 international airports. Gas derivatives are used in power generation and desalination of Dubai Port is one of the largest container ports in the world. sea water. Both are used for public consumption and used as fuel for Dubai airport is over 61 years old as of 2021. heavy industries (smelters) Today, DXB Airport has over 70 airlines flying to over 220 airports in 214 cities across 94 The State institutions run the investments( most often with foreign countries partners) especially in the oil and gas sectors. IT HAS BEEN VOTED AS THE BEST AIRPORT IN THE MIDDLE EAST MULTIPLE TIMES Also, privatization is encouraged to participate in essential industries. HAVING SEVERAL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY MEANS THAT IT IS EASY TO TRAVEL FOR LEISURE AND FOR BUSINESS TO AND FROM THE UAE. 9 10 OIL IN THE UAE OIL IN THE UAE.. Oil represents about 30% of GDP Fujairah is the 3rd in the world in terms of supplying ships with fuel. While other sectors represent about 70% indicating the growth of In 2009, UAE hosted the International atomic renewable energy. non-oil economic sector. Where 120 country has participated. The private sector achieved 31 %of total investments in 2001. It The headquarters is in the city of Green Energy in the capital (Abu relies on the manufacturing sector, trades, restaurant, hotels, and Dhabi). crude oil. Masdar. What do you know about Masdar City? They represented 26.4% of total investments done in agriculture, electricity, water, transportation, storage. 11 12  FINANCE FOREIGN TRADE Oil in the UAE It plays an effective role with most revenue coming from crude oil. Oil revenues still represent the highest percentage of foreign trade; however, UAE strives to reduce dependence on oil to other sectors. There’s also gold billion trade (import and exports). Salaries have increased 4.3% annually; 23% from 1995 to 2000. Re-export amounted to 29% Free zones imports amounted to 16.6% 13 14 OIL IN THE UAE NON-OIL ECONOMY. Includes: Industry Economic diversification means having other economic activities that bring Investment money to the country. Export and re-export Give examples of such economic activities in the UAE. Agriculture Electricity and water sectors Financial enterprise Transportation, storage and communication Tourism. 15 16  INDUSTRY INDUSTRY.. The power of countries is measured by the level of industry. The government has provided incentives and facilitates all necessary resources for building a highly modernized industry. The more advanced the industry is, and the more reliant it is on modern technology = more capable to compete with the world Established modern industrial zones built according to the highest industries and more forceful economy. international standards. Many industries are reliant on agricultural produce such as food Free zones industry. Also, mining sector provides raw materials for metal Encouraged the private sectors (ISO) industries. Government helped with portions of some industries’ capital, and offered shares for public subscription. 17 18 INVESTMENT EXPORT AND RE-EXPORT.. Total investment in the country reached 1.7 billion in 1972 to 51.4 billion dirhams The average annual growth in wages in the period 1972 to 1998 in 1998 with a growth rate of 14% which is higher than other developing and was about 19.1%. developed countries. They achieved a high rate of growth in workers’ productivity In the educational field 227 additional schools were built in Northern Emirates. reaching 6.9% per year (from 1972-1998) due expansion of Higher education has ongoing expansion in the premises of colleges and training and introducing of modern methods of work. residences for The Emirates University and the Higher colleges of Technology to cope with the increasing numbers of male and female students. UAE has the fastest growing and dynamic economy in the Arabian Also, in health services, a number of health centers and preventive medicine have Gulf region, not only because of huge reserves of oil and gas, but been completed. also of non-oil economy. 19 20 EXPORT AND RE-EXPORT UAE INTERNATIONAL INDICATORS. There are 5 international indicators in the UAE. Global Trade index(Dubai:44 of 75 cities) UAE is ranked 5th in the world in terms of oil reserves(2008). Ownership rights index(23rd of 115 countries) This made it one of the highest rates of economic growth in the world Ease of doing business index(46 of 181) Thus helping to stimulate high level of capital flow and ensure Competitiveness in travel and tourism index(33 of 133) economic diversification. Ease of access to capital(29 to 122) 21 22 AGRICULTURE ELECTRICITY AND WATER SECTOR:.. The state had policies that increased the cultivated area and thus increased the agricultural production. Voltage was increased in the northern coast(Ras Al Khaimah). Agriculture: Industries such as canning vegetables, dates and food were established. Keep in mind that the UAE was mostly desert. Making electricity available in new areas meant that schools, houses, hospitals can be built there. Despite weather conditions, the leadership showed interest in the sector and supported it. The state is focusing on water desalination plants in the Emirates of Rak, Fujairah, and Umm Al- Quwain. Desalination focuses on removing salt from the sea water. This helped to reduce food imports to meet the demand of the rapid growth of the population. In addition, there are many factories in the UAE that prepare and sell bottled water. Also an extensive program of forestation. One hundred fifty million trees were planted Can you name some of them? in the desert. More than 30 million palm trees are planted making UAE one of the largest producers of dates in the world. 23 24  FINANCIAL ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND COMMUNICATION:. Banking system and insurance companies revived this Because of ports and airports had a growth rate of 9.3%. sector.(11.4% annual growth rate) Dubai Metro Project (9-9-2009) helped reduce congestion and attracted tourists saving time and effort. Stock market establishment has significant positive effect. The (without-driver) Dubai Metro’s line is the longest in the world. Du telecommunication is considered as a support to the service of the telecommunications with Etisalat company. Whole sale and repair services are active sectors. Real estate and business services play efficient role. The State provides for more social services, health, educational, cultural, security or social welfare. 25 26 TOURISM IN THE UAE EXPO2020. Choosing Dubai to host expo shows the international trust that people from other countries have for the leaders of the UAE. Tourism includes: hotels, restaurants, malls, …etc. Expo2020 was scheduled to open on October 2020. However, due to Covid19, Expo was Tourism is one of the bigger non-oil sources of revenue in the UAE. That is postponed to 2021. because of the massive construction projects, high-quality services, and huge Near Expo opening, the number of Covid19 cases became less. entertainment projects. There is currently $350 billion worth of active construction projects This made people from around the world feel that it is now safe to come and visit Expo, since the country is taking its safety measures which include: vaccination program, mandatory use of masks Tourism accounts for upto 13% of the GDP in the UAE as of 2021. in closed places, less costly PCR tests, in addition to maintaining social distancing. Name some touristic places and events in the UAE. Expo2020 helped in reviving the economy after its economic losses during the pandemic. 27 28 GREEN ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GREEN ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. By virtue of Vision 2021, the UAE is striving to diversify its income resources by moving away from oil. In January 2012, Sheikh Through this initiative, the UAE aims to become one of the world leaders in this area as well as a center for the export and re-export of green Mohammed launched the Green Economy initiative under the slogan: products and technologies, and to maintain a sustainable environment to A green economy for sustainable development. Under this initiative, support long-term economic growth while protecting the environment. the UAE seeks to become a global hub and a successful model of the new green economy, to enhance the country's competitiveness and The initiative includes a range of programmes and policies in the areas of sustainability and preserve its environment for future generations energy, agriculture, investment and sustainable transport in addition to new environmental and constructional policies 29 30 GREEN ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GREEN ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. What do you know about Masdar City? The first field of green energy aims to promote the production and use of renewable energy. The second field includes government policies aimed to encourage investments in the green economy and to facilitate the production, import, export and re-export of green products and technologies. The third field relates to developing urban planning policies that preserve the environment and to raise the efficiency of housing and buildings environmentally. The fourth field consists of means for dealing with the effects of climate change, promoting organic agriculture, maintaining biodiversity and protecting ecological balance. The fifth field aims at rationalizing the use of water resources, electricity and natural resources and recycling waste. The sixth field includes development and promotion of green technology 31 32  FACTS ABOUT MASDAR FACTS ABOUT MASDAR What do you know about Masdar City? What do you know about Masdar City? Established in 2006, in Abu Dhabi. Aims to be one of the most sustainable urban communities in the world A ‘greenprint’ for sustainable cities of the future Develops both utility-scale and off-grid renewable energy projects The first Estidama 4 Pearl community in Abu Dhabi Active in more than 30 countries worldwide Buildings in Masdar City are designed to be at least 40% more energy and water efficient than conventional buildings The power generating capacity of the renewable energy projects in which Masdar is a partner is about 10 gigawatts (GW), representing a combined investment of Buildings use low-carbon cement as well as other locally sourced and verified materials approximately US$19.9 billion 90% of construction waste is reused or recycled Clean technologies deployed: onshore and offshore wind power, solar photovoltaics (PV), Iconic Personal Rapid Transport (PRT) network of driverless vehicles has carried more than 2 million passengers concentrated solar power, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), waste-to- Home to 50,000 residents and 40,000 professionals and students by 2030 energy, water desalination, electricity and thermal energy storage 33 34 Image result for nuclear energy uae Does UAE have nuclear power? NUCLEAR ENERGY IN THE UAE INCIDENTS THAT AFFECTED THE UAE ECONOMY.To meet the country’s demand in electricity. The Global Financial crisis in 2008 and Covid-19. Nuclear field: UAE has confirmed to the Third Committee of the General Assembly of the UN in 14-10-2009 that the country survived the impact of the global financial crisis by It has signed a nuclear energy contract led by U.S. and Korea Electric Power taking precautionary measures. Corporation with the first station which began operating in 2017 and the rest of the stations to be completed in 2020. This ensures the continuation of the economic development projects, social stability (per capita income), and fulfillment of their commitments to the foreign This is the first nuclear power plant in the UAE and in the Arab world humanitarian assistance. as well. The World Bank classified UAE among the top 10 countries which managed to Location: Al Dhafra area in Abu Dhabi, 280km away from the city centre. minimize the impact of the crisis. Power supply: 25 per cent of the UAE's peak-energy needs will be met with the electricity generated when the plant is fully operational. by the four units at the plant. 35 36 THE UAE ECONOMY AND COVID-19 “ DIGITAL ECONOMY. PROVED ITS IMPORTANCE AND EFFICIENCY DURING As a result of covid-19, the UAE’s economy shrank by 6.1% in THE PANDEMIC. DIGITAL 2020. The country’s account balance dropped to six per cent of GDP in 2020 from 8.5 per cent in 2019 due to the ECONOMY DOESN’T underperformance of both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon REQUIRE HUGE exports mitigated by lower imports. INFRASTRUCTURE OR In late 2021, it was announced that UAE’s banking assets are HUGE FINANCIAL. expected to grow by between 8 per cent and 10 per cent in 2022 as RESOURCES, IT REQUIRES the second-biggest Arab economy continues to recover from the covid-19 pandemic. It was also announced the UAE’s economy might BRIGHTER MINDS,” SAID grow at a aster than projected rate, reaching 4.6% in 2022. SHEIKH MOHAMMED. 37 PLAN FOR ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT THE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.. Intensify investment in productive activities to reduce reliance on oil resources. 1. Raising the level of productivity of various economic activities. Broadening the capacity of local economies. 2. Improving the quality of production methods Securing enough water resources to serve the needs of development. 3. Focusing on areas of modern industrial technology which has big 1. Use sophisticated technical means to rationalize the multiple uses of water capital 2. Regulate, promote, and support ways to maximize use of rain water(establishing dams and purifying drinking water) 4. Giving priority to industries that rely on raw material 3. Control the consumption of ground water. 5. Providing a greater level of coordination and integration with the countries of GCC and other Arab countries. 39 40  Outline Features and capabilities required for the future individual. The UAE and the road to the future. Future Plans of the The future outlook for the UAE community should UAE Future Plans of the UAE UAE A j m a n U ni v e rs i t y focus on the following dimensions: Globalization and its effects The positive and negative effects of globalization. Future plans of the UAE & the Centennial Plan for 2071. 1 more? Ajman University 2 FR FR Introduction Features and capabilities required for the future individual. It has become clear today that the future is not only one sided but 1- Unique and non-stereotyped human being. multi-sided future. The individual should refuse stereotyping and being like Nations should understand all the different sides to know which side is everyone else. S/he would seek to rely on his/her resources more appropriate. and abilities to be open to new ways of information and This means people will be able to make their own future with their own knowledge coming to them from every direction, to improve hands. the quality of their life and at the level of the society. 3 4  FR FR Features and capabilities required for the future Features and capabilities required for the future individual. individual. 2- A creative individual who exercises creative thinking. 3- An individual who practices critical thinking. Working in the ‘information society’ depends first on mental People must not surrender to knowledge, views and skills because the individual deals with modern technology perceptions without testing their credibility, on the basis that such as computer systems and self-management. facts of life, knowledge and information are changing at a rapid Th individual of the ‘information society’ really needs to be pace. innovative, creative and ready to exercise creative thinking. 4- An individual who is proud of his culture and faith, and respects other people’s cultures and beliefs. This individual must be ready to accept differences in others. 5 6 FR FR Features and capabilities required for the future The UAE and the road to the future individual. 5- A person who is ready to learn and self-learn all his life. We must learn how to maintain the self-identity of the society, its traditions, Education does not stop after graduation. People can always originality in addition to Islam and keeping the Arab identity in the face of the serious challenges that the society might face. learn new things through many ways. We need to know how to keep the Arabic language, the language of the holy Quran, which may be lost. How can this be done? 7 Ajman University 8  FR FR The future outlook for the uae community should Globalization and its effects focus on the following dimensions: Globalization can be defined as: Worldwide integration of culture, ideas, media, and 1. Maintain the original values and principles while being open to civilizations technology through cross-cultural exchange due to advances in communication systems and economic interests. 2. Social and economic development in order to bring about a productive society. 3. Deepening the sense of national identity. It is possible to globalize many things like goods, services, finance, people, 4. Emphasizing the role of the people by providing them with various services such information, the impact on the environment as well as abstract things such as ideas, as education, training, health services and social welfare. behavioural norms and cultural practices. 5. The importance of applying the concept of welfare state and care fully to all the population in the country. Add a footer 9 Add a footer 10 FR FR Supporters of globalization argue that globalization has Opponents of globalization argue that it has negative some positive goals and results that include: goals and effects such as: 1- Increasing the volume of world trade, leading to a global economic recovery. Destruction of national identities and national culture of peoples. 2- It increases the local and global production levels. Dominating the economies of the United States of America, through monopolies 3- It solves some common problems that cannot be resolved in one country alone and large USA firms which would control the economy of nations. such as nuclear threats, the spread of crimes, drugs & other problems, diseases and epidemics ( diseases that spread widely in one place for example: bird flu & swine Cancelling the culture and social nature of people. flu & Covid19). Increasing the richness of powerful countries, while poor countries get poorer. 4- It creates stability in the world and seeks to unite it. Add a footer 11 Add a footer 12  The negative effects of globalization on the FR The following are some of the effects of globalization FR cultural aspect of Arab societies in terms of the following: on the social aspects: * Globalization will lead to the loss of our Arab identity and our faith. Racial abuse, discrimination and hostility which have been inherent in the Western *Globalization seems like a cultural invasion. Explain… mentality are now deepening more everywhere. *Globalization is the deployment of the American way while controlling people’s - Low moral practices in society and the spread of different types of corruption. tastes in food, drink, customs, dress, music and other consumer goods. * Globalization is a culture of fun and entertainment….American cultural colonialism. Globalization is an attempt to erase history and cause false facts. *It is a path towards unifying knowledge & language with the aim to creating, cognitive, political, economic, scientific and cultural uniformity. Add a footer 13 Add a footer 14 FR FR Democracy in the uae UAE Centennial Plan 2071 Political Democracy: It is achieved in the United Arab Emirates through the H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime principles included in the Internim Constitution of the Union through the main Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai launched UAE Centennial Plan 2071. It is a institutions in the Federation such as: Federal Supreme Council, The President of long-term, full-vision plan that extends for 5 decades after 2021. It forms a long- Federation and his Deputy, Council of Ministers of the Union, Federal National term roadmap for the government work. Council, The Federal Ministers and finally the Federal Judiciary. The UAE Centennial 2071 is based on four pillars as follows: 1- Future-focused government. 2- Excellent education. 3- A diversified knowledge economy 4- A happy and cohesive society Add a footer 15 16  FR FR 1- Future-focused government 2- Excellent Education The objectives of the government under UAE Centennial 2071 include establishing Regarding education, UAE Centennial 2071 highlights the importance of excellent the government of the UAE as a government with a long-term vision that quality of education. Certain areas of focus in education include advanced anticipates and prepares for the future. Other objectives include achieving technology, innovation and others. Other educational measures include teaching happiness in society and spreading positive messages internally and to the world students, mechanisms for discovering their individual talents early. On the and developing mechanisms for monitoring long-term variables in various sectors. institutional level, educational institutions are encouraged to be incubators of entrepreneurship and innovation and to be international research centers. 17 18 FR FR 3- A diversified knowledge economy 4- A happy and cohesive society The UAE's economy is aimed to be competitive and vibrant. This can be achieved Community development is an integral part of UAE Centennial 2071. Some by increasing productivity of national economy, support of national companies, objectives in this regard include establishing a secure, tolerant, cohesive and investment in scientific research and promising sectors, focus on innovation, ethical society that embraces happiness and a positive lifestyle and a high quality entrepreneurship and advanced industries, development of a national strategy to of life. The pillar also focuses on developing programmes to prepare future shape the future of the UAE's economy and industry, and strengthen the UAE's generations to serve as the UAE’s goodwill ambassadors, as well as promoting economy. Knowledge economy can be achieved by a generation of UAE inventors. women's participation in all sectors, making the UAE one of the best places to live in. 19 20