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UAE Government Launches New Generation of Services

Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the government meeting (WAM)
Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the government meeting (WAM)
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UAE Government Launches New Generation of Services

Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the government meeting (WAM)
Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the government meeting (WAM)

UAE government launched a new-generation of 'On-Demand Government Services' that reaches citizens in their homes and residences aiming to enhance customer experiences via state-of-the-art technologies, announced Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The Prime Minister explained that the services aim to reach the user anywhere via cars that are mobile governmental service center.

Sheikh Mohammed made his remarks during the UAE Government's second Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.

Ruler of Dubai stressed the importance of utilizing digital tools in the design and implementation of government services.

"We want the UAE Government to develop unique services using innovative tools and advanced technologies that contribute towards providing the best services in the world.”

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, said the government meetings have become a nation-wide platform to shape the UAE's future by further unifying government efforts towards attaining sustainable development.

"The UAE Government's experience in excellence reflects our nation's vision that priorities sustainable development practices with a focus on innovative services models and community-oriented initiatives."

The two-day UAE Government's Annual Meetings, which ended on Wednesday, were co-chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. It saw the attendance of dignitaries, heads of UAE executive boards, ministers, heads of federal government bodies, heads of local government agencies, federal, local, and regional directors, along with assistant agents and executives.
Meanwhile, UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a law to establish the Emirates Water and Electricity Company(EWEC) as a "public shareholding company".

EWEC will replace the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company (ADWEC) and will be under the umbrella Abu Dhabi Power Corporation.

EWEC was established following the recommendations of the UAE Government Annual Meetings.

A team of 500 public servant are working together to brainstorm innovative ideas that will shape the UAE over the course of the next five-decades, according to Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Gergawi.

The Minister revealed the team’s strength during the closing session of the annual meeting on Wednesday, during which he was discussing the UAE’s Centennial 2071 plan, which the country hopes will make it the world’s most advanced country in time for the 100th anniversary of its establishment.

He added that the UAE 2071 plan is based on four aspects: education, the economy, government development and community cohesion to reach “best country in the world” stage.

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Bahrain Inaugurates Bapco Refinery’s Modernization Project

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the inauguration of the Bapco Modernization Project (BMP). Photo: BNA
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the inauguration of the Bapco Modernization Project (BMP). Photo: BNA
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Bahrain Inaugurates Bapco Refinery’s Modernization Project

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the inauguration of the Bapco Modernization Project (BMP). Photo: BNA
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the inauguration of the Bapco Modernization Project (BMP). Photo: BNA

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has inaugurated the Bapco Modernization Project (BMP), which stands as the largest strategic undertaking in the Kingdom’s history and a pivotal development in the energy sector. It is expected that production capacity will reach 400,000 barrels per day.

The inauguration took place on Thursday in the presence of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and on Bahrain’s 53rd National Day celebrations and the Silver Jubilee of the King’s accession.

The King underscored the significance of BMP in fostering national development and sustainability, aligning with Bahrain’s ambition to maximize the value of its natural resources for economic and societal advancement.
"This landmark project reflects our enduring commitment to sustainable growth, utilizing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s natural energy resources to power economic progress and development," he stated.

King Hamad highlighted the BMP’s role in driving the Kingdom’s energy transition strategy, emphasizing the government’s steadfast dedication under the leadership of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to advancing economic recovery through strategic investments in high-potential sectors.

Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies Mark Thomas and Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Refining, highlighted during a joint press conference held on the sidelines of the inauguration of BMP, that the initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing Bahrain’s production capacity in oil refining.

They noted that the project is expected to substantially support the national economy and increase revenues, representing a strategic step to strengthen Bahrain’s economy by creating new jobs and improving the quality of petroleum products, with a focus on employing Bahrainis in the project.

They also expressed their optimism about the strategic project, which will serve as a foundation for launching new initiatives to enhance Bahrain's position as a leading investment destination. It is expected that production capacity will reach 400,000 barrels per day, representing a 42% increase.

Jawahery highlighted the historical cooperation between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, commending the partnership between Bapco and Saudi Aramco. "We currently import 220,000 barrels per day of Saudi crude oil, and with the project’s completion, imported quantities will exceed 320,000 barrels per day. This sustainable cooperation spanning more than 70 years serves as a model for Gulf integration," he said.