Political Participation is Paramount: H.E. Noura Al Kaabi Gives Lecture at Ajman University
"The wise leaders of the UAE firmly believe that the young people are the backbone of innovation and the future," asserted Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council (FNC) Affairs, at a lecture arranged by the Ministry at Ajman University in an initiative to increase political awareness and encourage the pupils to get included.
" Political engagement is paramount. It is an essential part of the cultural heritage of the UAE, which has constantly invested in its young people, and aimed to enlighten them and open possibilities for them to play a crucial function in the social, political, and economic development of their country," H.E. Al Kaabi described, insisting that an appropriate setting must established to motivate residents to come to be involved in social concerns and share their views. "Citizens need to be educated and encouraged enough to play an efficient function in crafting plans and techniques for the future of the UAE," she stressed.
H.E. Al Kaabi referenced the speech given by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Leader of the Union Protection Force, on the 34 th UAE National Day in 2005, stating that the address constituted a nationwide action strategy that detailed and created the function of the Federal National Council in supplying support and counsel for the executive authority. H.H. Sheikh Khalifa contacted the FNC to be closer to the problems and concerns of the country and its citizens.
The most current FNC political elections are important criteria in the political growth and modernisation initiatives in the UAE, H.E. noted, asserting that the increase in the number of Emirati women taking part in the elections is just one of the lots of triumphes recorded throughout the political elections, which additionally saw a modification in the overall accounts of the prospects - the Council saw lots of young members get chosen, as an example.
Meanwhile, Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University (AU), stated: "The present global state of events makes promoting political recognition a necessity. With that in mind, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Leader of the UAE Armed Forces, has required buying youths. Meanwhile, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has actually appointed young nationals to top leadership positions.
"For his part, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has funded Ajman University considering that its inception, showing his dedication to the young people, whom H.H. considers to be the actual riches of the country," Dr. Karim Seghir proceeded, underscoring the important role of government institutions - especially universities - to meet their nationwide duty and to promote and establish political understanding amongst their trainees, hence preparing them to serve their country and face the challenges that stand in the way of advancement and development in the UAE. The Chancellor took place to call on colleges to develop their students' knowledge and abilities, and to motivate commitment to the UAE most importantly loyalties.
The lecture shed light on the critical function that the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs was established to play in 2006. The Ministry was charged with coordinating between the government and the Federal National Council, and to enhance efficient participation between the two bodies to the advantage of the nation and its residents. The Ministry's required additionally consists of advertising political participation among people; performing appropriate research and researches; and holding seminars, meetings, training programs, and workshops - either unilaterally or via partnership with other prominent stakeholders.
The lecture also highlighted the function of the Federal National Council itself, defining it as a platform for talking about government legislations, and a suitable medium to increase the issues and concerns of UAE citizens to the management. The Council is suggested to improve the efficiency and efficiency of the executive branch, and to involve the public and involve them in the nation's political life, hence magnifying their duty as a key partner in the lasting development project in the UAE.
