The UAE Ministry of Finance held a virtual session on the World Blood Donor Day to create awareness on the 'Importance of Blood Donation in Strengthening the Body's Immunity'. The session was open to all and was attended by 100+ people from UAE & across the Arab region.

The UAE participated in the first G20 Finance Track meeting of the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) held virtually. Mariam Al Hajri, General Budget Deputy Manager at MoF, chaired the UAE G20 team, which also included representatives of the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE. The UAE affirmed its commitment to develop the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, which is a top strategic priority, as part of its national vision to become one of the world’s leading hubs for industry, trade and innovation.

The G20 Finance Track's second Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) meeting discussed the COVID-19 repercussions on remittances, future developments, and possible solutions to existing challenges for cross-border payments and remittances, digital financial solutions to promote resilience and financial literacy, as well as Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing and digital financial inclusion.

An insightful event with renowned and experienced specialists from the industry was organized by the UAE Ministry of Finance to discuss the strategies for fostering innovation and accelerating business growth. It included an interactive workshop titled “Creative Innovators of the UAE’, where the UAE entrepreneurs and distinguished business leaders discussed their creative process and their innovation journey.

Fredrik Reinfeldt, the Former Prime Minister of Sweden & the Board Member of Global Innovation Index in Switzerland shared the perspective of the Global Innovation Index, and how countries can stimulate their creativity.

Jeff Hoffman, award-winning entrepreneur and CEO, and an expert in innovation and accelerated business growth shared his experiences and ideas about innovation, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.

The UAE Innovation Month 2020 also included an interactive workshop on “Government Creativity” aimed at stimulating innovative thinking and announced the two winners of the 2020 Hackathon Creativity Challenge in which a large group of emerging entrepreneurs and members of the MBRIF Accelerator Programme competed for the most innovative ideas and solutions.

As part of the UAE month of tolerance, the team of Ministry of Finance visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi with the delegations from the Arab countries and the Arab Monetary Fund, to explore one of the iconic cultural landmarks in the UAE which embodies the values of tolerance, coexistence, and harmony.

In cooperation with the organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a workshop on the implementation of economic substance regulations was organized with a network of qualified tax experts, aimed at strengthening cooperation between various international and regional organisations.

In line with its commitment to implement and practise the concept of social responsibility through the adoption of activities and initiatives aimed to serve the community, MoF launched a community initiative targeting outdoor workers, in which MoF employees volunteered to distribute water and cold drinks to workers in Dubai.

The Ministry organised a "Ministry of Finance Ramadan” gathering, which brought employees together for a communal iftar amidst an atmosphere of joy and congeniality.

The Ministry of Finance organised a series of initiatives and events during Ramadan, the most prominent of which was the "Ramadan is Tolerance" initiative targeting 1,000 workers in the Muhaisnah area of Dubai. This initiative involved the provision of suhoor meals during the last ten days of Ramadan, in line with the spirit and values of the blessed month and the call for acts of goodwill to strengthen communication and spread compassion between different segments of society.

The Ministry of Finance organised a lecture on "Family Relations in the Work Environment", attended by a large number of employees, to celebrate the month of love, affinity and interdependence. It was presented by Captain Mohammed Sulaiman Mohammed Al Shehhi from the Social Support Centre - Abu Dhabi Police General Command.

The Ministry of Finance organised a religious lecture entitled "Tolerance in Islam" on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and in accordance with the Year of Tolerance. It was presented by Dr Mahmoud Tawfiq Mohammed from the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments in Abu Dhabi and was attended by a group of Ministry staff from different nationalities to learn about the values and principles of tolerance in Islam.

The Ministry of Finance organised a special "Happiness Day" for employees at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as part of its support of the UAE government's vision. Activities at both venues included a session to promote positive energy, a meditation workshop, as well as a session to analyse one’s personality through art. The Ministry is keen to promote happiness and positivity in its work environment and to establish these values as a way of life and a work approach.

The Ministry's teams participated in a number of sports activities in an energetic atmosphere as part of their support for the values of the National Sports Day, which started with the affirmation that practising sports collectively helps everyone to communicate better and spreads happiness.

The Ministry’s team visited the Fatima Bint Mubarak School to present Sheikh Zayed's e-book to school students at various levels. This book takes readers on an interesting and innovative virtual tour of Sheikh Zayed's life.