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The UAE leads the world in 186 competitiveness indicators
The Emirates Competitiveness Council said the UAE has become an international center of knowledge in global competitiveness strategies, through legal developments and proactive efforts to improve the economic system, people investment, rule of law and the use of technology and data to enhance the country’s competitiveness and attractiveness, leadership and excellence in all sectors. It also points to the provision of skills, which is reflected in the country’s great strides in the 2023 Competitiveness Report. The world ranks on 186 indicators, and it ranks first in the Arab world on 508 indicators.
In detail, Abdullah Nasser Loota, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange and Chairman of the Emirates Competitiveness Council, stressed that “through legislative developments and proactive initiatives, the UAE has become an international knowledge hub in global competitiveness strategies. Economic structure, investment in people and the rule of law, and the use of technology and data to improve the UAE’s competitiveness and attractiveness.
He said, “The UAE continues to stand out in global competitiveness reports, and it occupies the best positions in international reports. These successes could not have been achieved without the vision of our leadership and the proactive thinking in its passion. We must build the human being as the basis for development in the UAE.”
This happened during Luta’s chairmanship of the Emirates Competitiveness Council meeting, which reviewed the country’s harvest in global competitiveness indicators and discussed analyzing its performance in the most important global competitiveness reports. The sectors monitored by these reports.
The Chairman of the Emirates Competitiveness Council added: “Despite the conditions and rapid changes the world has gone through in the past period that have affected most key sectors in all countries, rational vision and proactive changes in global dealings have helped the UAE achieve leadership in competitiveness indicators. In some indicators of key sectors, the country managed to achieve dozens of ranks at the same time. 44 ranks at the same time in total productivity (purchasing power ratio) – real growth in the global competitiveness yearbook 2023, the world to reach the eighth place, as well as reaching 43 ranks in the index (real growth of GDP). , to reach fifth place in the world, in the same report, a competition, the world’s oldest country in history global competitiveness, which reflects initiative, sustainable development, flexibility and preparedness for the future and leadership thinking that turns challenges into opportunities.
For his part, Hanan Mansour Ahli, Director of the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics, said: “To follow and improve the competitiveness of the UAE globally, to monitor and highlight best practices that support the sustainability of the country’s economic and social development, which translates into leadership directives by providing all capabilities to achieve leadership and excellence in all sectors. , which was reflected in the great improvement achieved in the country’s competitiveness reports. For 2023, it is ranked first by global countries in 186 indicators, and it ranks first in the Arab world in 508 indicators.
Ahli added, “The UAE has charted a path for itself in the journey of global competitiveness so that competitiveness is seen as a way of life to provide greater luxury and prosperity to the UAE society. Working with its strategic partners in the relevant authorities. The government and private sectors have included the UAE in global competitiveness reports and indicators. To bring in the best ranking and to be the capital of economy, tourism, trade, coexistence and innovation for more than two billion people worldwide.
Ahli presented the Cities Competitiveness Program, which aims to improve the competitiveness of cities to support the economy, thus supporting the national economy, attracting investments, promoting tourism and creating global connectivity with international economic communities in the future. Contributes to the establishment of an economic model that is forward-looking and based on knowledge and innovation, that creates an environment that attracts talent and encourages entrepreneurship, and improves the UAE and its global position in various global competitiveness indicators. It seeks to achieve the project’s goals by adding at least two Emirati cities to the list of top 20 cities in five competitive reports by 2024.
• A rational approach to dealing with global changes and a proactive approach has helped the UAE achieve leadership in competitiveness indicators.
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More than 50 male and female athletes took part in a boat parade on the Dubai Water Canal yesterday, coinciding with the country’s 52nd Union Day celebrations and the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Transition (COP28). Emirates Modern Sailing and Rowing Federation and Dubai International Marine Sports Club, in collaboration with China-based International Rowing Channel, launched the “Zero Carbon…
Clean Water” aims to reach more than 100 locations around the world, with the aim of raising awareness about environmental protection, sustainability and climate issues.
Attending the official ceremony of the initiative, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Emirates Modern Sailing and Rowing Federation and two members of the Board of Directors: Muhammad Abdullah Hareb Al Falahi gave the opening signal. , Khalid Al Owais, Managing Director and Chairman of the Technical Committee, Dubai International Marine Sports Club.
French Olympic champion Jean-Christophe Ronald, president of the International Rowing Federation and member of the International Olympic Committee, Dutchman Rudi van der Voon, president of the World Water Tourism Development Organization, presented the distinguished international athletes. and Asian Rowing Federation President Chin Wang Chi, Honorary President of the World Rowing Canal Organization. Vincent Gaillard, Executive Director of International Rowing Federation Manal Bahman, Emirates Nature-WWF Operations Director, Lee Can, Ambassador of International GCRA and World Wildlife Fund, Inland Waterways International and Leaders of the World Organization for Urban Cooperation. History Channel.
The participants of the parade signed their support and encouragement to the awareness initiative of the theme of the parade, “Zero Carbon, Clean Water”, and various yachts including Olympic divisions, singles, doubles and quads took part in it. and the famous Dragon Boat, all of which traveled over three kilometers.
• The “march” took place on the Dubai Water Canal and aims to raise awareness of environmental protection.
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The Relief, Recovery and Peace Day will focus on accelerating adaptation and addressing loss and damage, including in fragile and conflict-affected environments that face severe barriers to accessing climate finance and catalyzing action.
Health and the extent to which it affects and is affected by various climate extreme events is one of the most important issues to be discussed at the Conference of the Parties (COP28).
Increase in death toll
About 250,000 people could die from 2030 to 2050 due to malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress, according to the World Health Organization.
Infectious diseases will also increase their prevalence due to climate change. According to researchers, these diseases such as malaria have increased their prevalence in recent years in many parts of the world affected by climate change.
This phenomenon has led to an unprecedented rise in temperature, and this has a direct impact on human health and increases the stress on those suffering from certain chronic diseases, especially heart and respiratory diseases such as sun stroke in summer. and mental health.
Water and air pollution
Water and air are basic resources for human health, but increasing their pollution can have serious consequences on human health and lead to the spread of food, water and other vector-borne diseases. Fossil fuel emissions are a major contributor to water and air pollution.
Nutritional deficiency
Good food is a very important factor in maintaining human health, but changes in its quality due to climate change, whether agricultural or animal, can have a negative impact on public health.
The risks of climate change affect the health of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, including women, children, the elderly, poor communities and individuals suffering from difficult health conditions, and increasing pressures on the health services sector due to the abundance of diseases.
Despite the risks of climate change to public health, the global response to these challenges remains, according to many, equitable. Immediate action is needed to save millions of lives, especially reducing emissions and accelerating the transition to clean energy.
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Prince Albert II of Monaco and Dr. Abdullah Al Mandouz, Director General of the National Meteorological Center and President of the World Meteorological Organization, emphasized the importance of supporting environmental charities at COP28 during a discussion session yesterday. World Meteorological Organization Pavilion.
The session was hosted by the MERI Foundation and moderated by the Foundation’s President, Francesca Cortes Solari. The session brought together a distinguished panel of global leaders and experts, including Dr. Abdullah Al Mandoos and Prince Albert II, Jim Chia. , Bruno Bussi, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Deputy Director of the Department of Ecosystems at the United Nations Environment Programme, Christian Chamber is Director of the Earth Fund.
Cooperation
The session addressed the theme “The Role of Philanthropy in Implementing the United Nations Climate Process” and strongly emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors and civil society and the role of this collaboration in achieving the United Nations’ ambitious goals. 2030, related to climate change, biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Abdullah Al Mandoos stressed the strong ties linking the organization with the private sector and effective participation with civil society. He emphasized on valuable partnerships with organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. He also provided an overview of key WMO initiatives such as early warning for all.
Sustainable Monitoring Funding Facility (SOFF), and the Climate Change Early Warning Initiative (CREWS), and Dr Al Mandoos called for greater engagement with the philanthropic world, noting that this is an underserved resource. Exploited by the system.
Prince Albert II of Monaco provided insights into Monaco’s commitment to environmental sustainability and addressing the challenges of climate change, both regionally and globally.
Investments
During the session, all emphasized the urgent need for major investments to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. They emphasized the importance of the 2019 Geneva Declaration and its open consultative platform as important tools to promote dialogue and cooperation between the private sector and environmental initiatives.
In conclusion, the event activities of COP28 highlighted the essential role of philanthropy in supporting and strengthening the efforts of international organizations such as the World Meteorological Organization. They emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts across sectors to effectively address global environmental challenges, and made an urgent call for increased philanthropic participation to strengthen international action efforts to combat climate change.
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