Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, today visited the Dubai Government Achievements Exhibition (DGAE), organised by the Dubai Government Excellence Programme and is held under the theme: "Local Governments, Global Achievements".

Sheikh Mohammed started his tour with a visit to the stand of the Ministry of Defence and the UAE Armed Forces. He launched the Nation Guardian's card on the web and congratulated its holders from the armed forces on receiving the card which provides several government and social facilities.

The officials at the stand presented the 'Golden Nation Guardians Card' to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, who said he was honoured to be among the holders of the card.

Sheikh Mohammed also stopped at the stand of the Ministry of Interior and was briefed by Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the new e-gate implemented in different points of entry, especially the airports. The new system allows passengers to process their departure without the need to stop at the passport control counters.

Sheikh Mohammed applauded the steps taken by the interior ministry to improve services provided to the citizens, residents and visitors alike.

Source:WAM