Emirates Council for Balanced Development signed a cooperation agreement with Emirates Arkan Steel Group in the presence of Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Emirates Council for Balanced Development member.
The agreement comes within the active contribution framework to supporting the “Emirates Villages” project, which aims to develop Emirati villages at the developmental and tourism levels, and as a continuation of the agreements series, which are being signed with several strategic partners of the Council. This latter is within the social contributions of the private sector in achieving the Emirates Villages project goals, consolidating the concepts of cooperation and joint action between the public and private sectors in the Emirati society interest with its various components and villages at the level of all the emirates.
Suhail Al Mazrouei affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may Allah protect him, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may Allah protect him, is continuing its developmental approach. As well as working with its ministries, institutions, and federal and local bodies to provide all means of support to the citizens and enhance their role in achieving progress and balanced development.
He said that the role of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reflects the keenness and direction of the leadership in developing all the villages and regions of the Emirates in a balanced manner. Benefits the population, consolidates the well-being of society and decent living, and achieves the desired economic development, pointing out the importance of raising the percentage of the targeted the contribution to the national economy and the state gross domestic product of the villages.
Mohammed Al Kaabi, Secretary General of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, representing the Council, and Saeed Khalfan Al Ghafri, Chief Commercial Officer, representing the Emirates Arkan Steel Group, signed the agreement.
The agreement aims to cooperate in joint fields and strengthen the strategic partnership between them, in addition to contributing to achieving the goals of the Council represented in supporting the development of various regions and villages. As well as supporting positive participation in economic development per future developments and the economic visions of the country by activating genuine partnerships between government and private sectors in this area.
Under the agreement, the Emirates Steel Arkan Group, through the products, services and solutions it provides, will cooperate with the Council to achieve development in society and ensure its progress through coordination and cooperation in various fields related to community service, village development, and the development of economic and tourism projects within the targeted villages.
This reflects the keenness of both parties to respond to the directives of the government requirements and strategic objectives, which are based on promoting economic growth and providing a decent life for the citizens and all members of society.
For his part, Mohammad Al Kaabi said, “The Emirates Council for Balanced Development is moving forward with the growth and development project for the villages of the Emirates, as it is keen to develop new growth models within various villages of the Emirates, in cooperation and coordination with the different private and government sectors in an exceptional step. It aims to enhance the level of services in Emirati villages and develop their facilities.”
For his part, Saeed Al Remeithi, CEO of Emirates Steel Arkan Group, said: “This partnership is an embodiment of our commitment to promoting economic development and contributing to the economic sector of the country by supporting value-added government development projects.”
