Dubai – Masaader News
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, opened on Sunday the Federal National Council’s fourth and last regular session of the 16th legislative chapter, in the presence of Crown Princes and deputy rulers, ministers, diplomats, and senior civil and military officials.
Shortly before noon, Sheikh Mohammed arrived and was greeted by the guards of honour lining a red carpet.
After recital from the Holy Quran, Sheikh Mohammed officially opened the council by seeking Allah’s blessings and praying to Him to aid in establishing what is in the good of the nation and the citizens. Ten committees and an ad-hoc committee to respond to the President’s speech will later be elected.
FNC Speaekr Dr Amal Al Qubaisi, delivered keynote speech thanking the leadership, and highlighting the importance of the fourth industrial revolution and its importance.
During this session, the House will review a number of draft laws including 2017 closing accounts, 2019 budget, railways and organisation of medical and pharmaceutical professions as well as effective use of communication and information technology by health care and public health professionals.