The inauguration ceremony was attended by Their Highnesses the Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, senior civilian and military officials, and members of the diplomatic corps.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed inaugurated the session, wishing FNC members the best for the new session. Following it, the decree of invitation issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to convene the fourth ordinary term of the FNC’s 17th legislative chapter was read.
During the session, Saqr Ghobash, FNC Speaker, welcomed the attendees and thanked the leadership for their support. Ghobash said that the country’s economic development remains a top priority in addition to its sovereignty and security. He also stressed that citizens remain the government’s primary focus in line with the leadership’s directives.
The FNC Speaker also affirmed the Council’s keenness to focus on the issues of the country and its citizens. Ghobash said the FNC aimed to continue to coordinate with the government to perform its legislative duties and supervise its work across various sectors, especially education, housing, healthcare, Emiratisation, and infrastructure, among other areas.