ADM NEWS | Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed approves entrepreneurship and investment attraction strategies for Emirates Villages His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, has approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises in the Emirates Villages, together with the Investment Attraction Strategy.
Both strategies aim to advance sustainable economic development in rural areas and foster a business environment that supports growth and innovation. In parallel, the Investment Attraction Strategy aims to bring more than AED1 billion in investments to the Emirates Villages by transforming them into attractive destinations for tourism and investment.
The strategy focuses on three key sectors: tourism and hospitality, industrial development, and real estate, supporting rural development and creating new employment opportunities for Emiratis. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed the Council’s recent achievements, projects, and initiatives supporting youth, senior citizens, family cohesion, sports, health, and the Emirates Councils.
He further emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and private-sector entities to support development pathways in villages and rural areas, and to empower Emiratis, particularly youth, to play a central role in the nation’s development journey.
His Excellency Mohammed Khalifa Bakhit Al Kaabi, Secretary-General of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, affirmed that under the guidance of the UAE’s wise leadership and His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the council is advancing the implementation of integrated development projects that enhance quality of life across the nation.
He highlighted the council’s commitment to building a balanced development framework that drives progress in villages and rural areas and empowers their residents to access economic and developmental opportunities that strengthen their role in the UAE’s national development journey.
