EDB Commentary - President of the UAE Speech

Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi
Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Development Bank (EDB)
14 July 2022

The speech of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, will draw the future path of the nation and its society for decades to come. It is a valuable step towards a diversified and resilient economy that caters to the requirements of the future, and is based on the integration of local competencies and foreign talents, as well as effective public-private partnerships.

Emirates Development Bank, in line with its pivotal role in enabling the UAE’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda as outlined in its revised strategy contributes to the realization of the leadership’s vision for the future of the UAE, by enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the national economy, supporting its priority sectors, and further enhancing the industrial, food, technological, and health security for citizens and residents alike.

We are committed to doubling our efforts and to developing positive and effective partnerships to further accelerate the economic development of the UAE’s industry.