Opinion & Analysis

Abu Dhabi: A Symbol of Civilizational Evolution

Abu Dhabi is a distinguished capital due to its outstanding leadership characterized by wisdom, justice and an enlightened vision toward a promising and bright future.

Its beginnings and evolution are a global narrative sparking admiration and respect. The challenge of the environment and the surrounding circumstances to build the foundations of a strong capital was not easy, nor was the person entrusted to carry such a task an ordinary one. God Almighty made His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – may God have mercy on him – carry this task. He was a great rational leader, and had a great ambition and national desire to make his country a land of science, peace and development and a source of pride. So he spared no effort in calling for engineers, intellectuals and scientists in order for the capital to achieve civilizational and administrative development. His main concern was the comfort of his own people. So he strived to provide them with a fair and a modern regime comparable in its administrative development and its implementation to the largest cities and the most developed countries.

Providing a comfortable and decent life for the citizens was a priority in the orientations of Abu Dhabi government. Hence, great effort was given to education and health. Administrative departments and work teams implemented the directives and pursued their development work, which strengthened the power of this great edifice, a source of pride everyone.

This great civilizational development in Abu Dhabi is pursued thanks to the directives of both the His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan – President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi – and his Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God preserve them. Their orientations resulted in a modern renaissance. The daily achievements at all levels, cultural, civil and humanitarian, are evidence of this comprehensive renaissance that puts the focus on the country and the people. Among the many proofs of these tremendous achievements are smart services that facilitate transactions for the citizens and residing guests, a civilizational leap in administrative and intellectual work, showing how the system offers a comprehensive renaissance that allows practicing and providing all kinds of government services in an easy manner, and reduces waste of time and effort. Here we have just pointed to one kind of development in the huge civilized system of Abu Dhabi, our dear capital, let alone the rest of the services provided, which are aimed at improving the level of life of individuals and society.

Dr. Salem Alketbi

Dr. Salem Alketbi is an Emirati political analyst and researcher whose work explains the forces reshaping the Middle East. He holds a PhD in Public Law and Political Science, awarded with highest distinction and a recommendation for publication, from Hassan II University in Casablanca. His thesis examined political and religious propaganda on Arab social media. His columns, published in Arab and international outlets, focus on Gulf security, Iran, countering extremism, and the UAE’s vision of a stable, prosperous region built on cooperation.

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