Page 21 - MFNCA PR REPORT - November 2024

harmony characterised by the unwavering unity of the nation’s people who
collectively stand behind the wise leadership.

During the opening of the second regular session of the 18 legislative chapter
th
of the Federal National Council, H.E. commented: “This occasion marks the
commencement of a brand-new era of national and institutional work, which will
build upon the achievements of previous legislative chapters, address the
aspirations of the nation’s people and further bolster the Shura approach whose
foundation was laid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Father
of the Nation and his brothers, the UAE’s founding fathers”.

H.E. also stated that the role of the regular session complements the first one
and will continue to build on the successes and objectives of the previous
session, with regard to integration, cooperation and concerted efforts between
the government and the Federal National Council, with an aim to catalyse the
nation’s growth. H.E. pointed out that the second session of the 18th legislative
chapter acquires greater national importance since it coincides with the
continuation of the “UAE Year of Sustainability” initiatives, following the
President, H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s announcement that it
will be extended throughout 2024.

H.E. said that both legislative terms are defined by a burgeoning culture of
political participation, driven by the political empowerment programme
announced by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the occasion of
the 34th National Day of the Union. H.E. further reiterated the pivotal role of
the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs in strengthening
cooperation between the government and the Federal National Council,
promoting integration between the legislative and executive authorities, and
raising awareness about the importance of national parliamentary life and the
culture of political participation, to drive sustainable development, aligning with
the wise leadership’s forward-looking vision.

https://mid-east.info/his-excellency-abdulrahman-bin-mohammed-al-owais-minister-of-health-
and-prevention-and-minister-of-state-for-federal-national-council-affairs-at-the-opening-of-the-
second-regular-session-of-the-18th/