The Department of Finance (DoF), the financial arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi, on Saturday unveiled its updated website.

The website (www.dof.abudhabi.ae.) will act as a window of knowledge, providing updates on DoF while opening channels of communications and feedback, said a statement from DoF.

The site which went live on Saturday, includes a foreword by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, chairman of DoF, in which he appraises the remarkable achievements of Abu Dhabi's Government, the pivotal role of DoF in backing up the Government, and the importance of having in place proper communication channels with the public.

The website allows browsers a summary on DoF, its vision and mission, the corporate identity rationale, the stakeholders, a snapshot on DoF's six directorates and their mandates.

These include the top management, general directorate of government accounts, General Directorate of Budgeting, Customs, Support Services, and Information Technology.

In addition, the website users can gain an overview on DoF's 2009-2013 Strategic Plan, its priorities, as well as the latest press news through clicking on 'press center' icon.

In his foreword, Sheikh Mohammed stated that it has come right in the appropriate direction to act as a window of knowledge, providing updates on DoF while opening channels of communications and feedback on how to thrive and develop relationships with all DoF's stakeholders, for mutual benefits.

Highlighting the tremendous developments being orchestrated in all walks of life of Abu Dhabi, he said Abu Dhabi is strong-holding its premiere status as the region elite destination for prosperity, welfare and quality lifestyle.

'Such remarkable achievements have been possible thanks to forward-thinking, insightful, and wise leadership of the emirate which has placed people on top of its priorities, fostering their spirit of innovation, aspiration and hard work,' he observed.

'The DoF has been associated with the emirate’s dynamic and exciting march towards progress, banking on its clear-cut vision of “achieving prosperity of Abu Dhabi through world-class financial management and sound fiscal policy. This is a proud role that we all feel jubilant to have played,' he added.-TradeArabia News Service