UAE reinforces commitment to Africa through development, innovation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reinforced its commitment to Africa through development, innovation and humanitarian actions.

This was noted by Saud Rashid Al-Hajilan, first Vice President of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council and President of the International Federation of Asian and African Trade Unions.

In a statement marking Union Era Day, Al-Hajilan praised the UAE’s leading role at the regional and international levels, highlighting its model of wise diplomacy and humanitarian action, as well as its steadfast commitment to supporting security, stability, dialogue and cooperation among nations.

He affirmed that Union Era Day represents a timeless milestone in the history of the United Arab Emirates and embodies the visionary leadership of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who, together with the founding fathers, laid the foundations of a union that has become a global model of unity, development and stability.

He added that, under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the country continues to build on Sheikh Zayed’s legacy by strengthening its global standing through humanitarian initiatives and an active role in promoting peace and sustainable development, reflecting the values upon which the nation was founded.

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This commitment is reflected in the UAE’s growing development partnership with Africa, where it continues to expand trade and economic cooperation while investing in resilient infrastructure, healthcare, education, renewable energy and food security.

Through institutions such as the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the UAE continues to finance and oversee major infrastructure projects that enhance regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth and improve quality of life in partner countries.

The UAE’s $1 billion AI for Development initiative further reinforces this commitment by supporting artificial intelligence projects across African countries, strengthening digital infrastructure, enhancing government services and improving productivity to advance sustainable development and innovation-driven growth.

Al-Hajilan congratulated the UAE’s leadership and people on the occasion of Union Era Day, wishing the nation continued progress, prosperity and success in serving humanity and promoting peace and stability at the regional and international levels.

Iheanyi Nwachukwu

Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with almost two decades journalism experience writing on banking, finance, capital markets, and tax. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several work-related trainings including (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos); (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); and (iii) Capital Markets Development and Regulations (International Law Institute {ILI} of Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA). Other trainings Iheanyi attended include: Economic/Political Risk Analysis (By Thomson Reuters Foundation); International Financial Journalism (IFJ) (By PMA Media Training, UK); Effective Business Writing Skills (By Phillips Consulting); Reporting on Corporate Governance (By International Finance Corporation (IFC) & Thomson Reuters Foundation UK); etc. In addition, he has participated in high-level economy & markets events in Dubai, South Africa, Morocco, and other African countries like Zambia, Ghana and Gambia.