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UAE Marks Flag Day as Annual Government Meetings Open in Abu Dhabi

The three-day forum signals a pivot to data-led governance with a first nationwide crisis‑response exercise.

Overview

  • President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed raised the flag at Qasr Al Hosn alongside retired officers and emphasized shared responsibility in a post on his official X account.
  • Chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Annual Government Meetings run November 4–6 with participation from more than 500 federal and local officials.
  • The agenda spotlights data integration and AI applications alongside priority files on housing, health services and national cyber security.
  • For the first time, a joint government drill will test coordinated crisis and disaster response across entities.
  • Dubai Sports Council advanced sector plans, rebranded the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum sports award as a global prize and set a Global Sports Summit for December 29–30.