The Nation Moves Forward: Al Gergawi Charts Course for Accelerated Achievement at Government Annual Meetings

With AED 4 trillion in vital projects underway, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs calls on the UAE's leadership to refuse complacency and redouble efforts to deliver faster results

The measure of a nation lies not in what it has accomplished, but in its appetite to accomplish more. At the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, articulated this philosophy with characterful clarity, speaking before 500 of the nation’s most senior officials gathered to chart the path forward under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The backdrop to these deliberations is formidable. Across the Emirates, vital projects worth more than AED 4 trillion are in progress, a testament to the scale and ambition animating the nation’s development. Yet Al Gergawi’s message transcended mere enumeration of accomplishment. “In the UAE, we do not settle on achievements,” he stated. “We redouble the efforts and deliver faster results. If anyone tries to set us back a year, we work harder to move forward by 20.”

This philosophy reflects something deeper than competitive zeal. It speaks to a culture of collective responsibility woven through the nation’s institutions and communities. Al Gergawi emphasised that public trust in government, the cohesion that binds society together, and the discipline that runs through schools and institutions are the true distinctions setting the UAE apart. The Fujairah Traffic and Licensing Services Centre’s achievement of a historic 7-star rating exemplifies this commitment to world-class public services, demonstrating how excellence permeates the system from the ground up.

The Minister spoke of a nation united under one flag and guided by leadership known for its wisdom and constant presence among the people. The country’s economy, he noted, remains solid and resilient across all sectors, buoyed by the exceptional spirit of teams throughout the government’s many authorities and entities. This is no passive accomplishment but an active, daily commitment to the nation’s trajectory.

Central to the Annual Meetings is a singular mission set by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: to build a stronger society and a more resilient economy, make swifter decisions and deliver better services. Recent initiatives such as the Annual Government Challenge, which invites federal employees to develop solutions in artificial intelligence with nine winning projects sharing AED9 million in prizes, reflect how this vision is being operationalised through innovation and creative thinking across the workforce.

Al Gergawi articulated a profound truth about organisational and national growth: “People grow with the responsibilities they carry, and governments grow with the responsibilities they bear towards the nation, society and future generations.” This frames the relentless pursuit of advancement not as external pressure but as an internal commitment rooted in stewardship. The leadership’s ultimate aspiration is for the UAE to exemplify excellence as a nation, government and society, in pursuit of its strategic vision to become the best country in the world.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

For Abu Dhabi and the broader UAE, this gathering of senior officials signals that complacency has no place in the nation’s governance. The AED 4 trillion in projects underway represent tangible investments in infrastructure, services and opportunity that will shape lives across all seven Emirates. The emphasis on faster decision-making and swifter delivery of services suggests that residents and businesses can expect government interaction to become even more responsive and seamless in the months ahead.

The commitment to building a stronger society speaks directly to the quality of life for Abu Dhabi’s people. Whether through enhanced government services, sustained economic resilience or the cultivation of innovation within the workforce, the direction set at these annual meetings will determine how the nation’s capital region continues to evolve as a hub of opportunity, stability and forward motion.

Source: WAM