Performance indicators of the UAE Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) for the first half of 2009 were recently discussed at a meeting.

Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal National Council Affairs, who chaired the meeting, stressed the importance of upholding the momentum of progress and achieving more through a creative and innovative outlook.

“It is vital to invest in promoting teamwork and enhancing the culture of improvement for strengthening institutional performance,” Dr Gargash said.

Tariq Lootah, Director General of the Ministry, presented the performance indicators and highlighted the steps taken to enhance performance levels, the effect of which was felt in the first half of 2009.

Lootah explained the Ministry’s efforts in developing practical mechanisms to achieve its objectives that complement the goals of the federal government.

The Ministry has launched a comprehensive executive plan for 2009, which is realistic and flexible, and ensures benefiting from available resources efficiently to achieve the targets of the Ministry.

The targets achieved by the various departments include strategic planning (100 per cent), human resources and finance (71.6 per cent), government communication (80 per cent) and IT (82 per cent).

He also showcased examples related to the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Programme and the Ministry’s plan for institutional excellence.

The meeting was held in line with the Ministry’s programme to bring in best practices to measure performance and follow-up on operational plans. – TradeArabia News Service