His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has commended UAE leaders on their efforts to provide decent living standards for UAE citizens.
Sheikh Hamdan made the remarks during a reception at Qasr Al Nakheel for representatives from local government departments and the private sector in Abu Dhabi.
He witnessed the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding between the Court of Al Dhafra Ruler's Representative, with the Department of Government Support - Abu Dhabi and with Etisalat, to provide training and job opportunities in Al Dhafra.
He added "UAE citizens will always form the basis of the development drive to ensure more prosperity and social stability."
Present were Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, Jassim Mohammed Buatabh Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance and Board Chairman of Etisalat, Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, Chairman of DGS, and a number of senior officials.
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