As the novel coronavirus spreads, with major gatherings shut down, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, wrote a series of tweets about the government’s plan to protect the UAE economy.
I’ve discussed with officials in Abu Dhabi the current economic and business climate…The existing stimulus programmes in Abu Dhabi and those launched recently by the Central Bank & local governments are the solid pillars that will support & protect the UAE's economic stability.
— Ù…Øمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 16, 2020
I’ve given directives to continue with all approved capital expenditure and development projects in the emirate, and to take further measures to preserve Abu Dhabi’s economic gains, prioritising startups and SMEs.
— Ù…Øمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 16, 2020
I’ve given further directives to put plans to stimulate strategic investment sectors, and to form a new committee headed by the Department of Finance, with members from the Department of Economic Development and local banks to review lending options to support local companies.
— Ù…Øمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 16, 2020
Our authorities will continue developing and easing the investment laws and regulations, making them more flexible to maintain our economic development.
We are confident in the resilience of our national economy & its ability to navigate market fluctuations.— Ù…Øمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) March 16, 2020
