Committee to unify federal and local initiatives under National Identity Strategy
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has issued a decision to establish the National Identity Committee.
The Committee will be chaired by Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-Chairperson of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council.
The Committee’s mandate is to oversee the implementation of the UAE’s National Identity Strategy and to align federal and local efforts within a unified national framework. It will act as the central reference point for initiatives related to national identity, ensuring coordination, integration, and the avoidance of duplication.
The Committee will define the pillars and core values of national identity, establish a national reference framework, and develop initiatives in coordination with relevant entities. It will also create a national index to measure community engagement and pride in national identity, while overseeing unified communication plans across media platforms.
Members of the Committee include senior officials from the Ministry of Culture, National Media Authority, Presidential Office, Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, and other key government entities.
The National Projects Office at the Presidential Court will serve as the Committee’s secretariat, providing administrative and strategic support.
The Committee was established as part of the activation of the National Identity Strategy, which was developed during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025. It will operate under the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council.
