Our Strategy
Since its establishment in 1971 as a sovereign ministry under Federal Decree No. (2) of 1971, the UAE Ministry of Finance has played a pivotal role in advancing government financial management through the development of proactive and sustainable financial policies, enhancing the efficiency of managing the Federal Government’s financial resources, and strengthening international financial and economic cooperation through strategic partnerships. The Ministry also delivers proactive services to government entities, individuals, and the business sector. It comprises five core sectors: the Government Budget and Revenue Sector, the Tax Policy Sector, the Government Financial Management Sector, the International Financial Relations Sector, and the Support Services Sector. The Ministry’s work is guided by a strategic plan built on the principles of efficiency, sustainability, transparency, and innovation.
Vision
A globally leading, future-oriented ministry to achieve sustainable financial growth.
Mission
Elevating government finance through proactive, agile, innovative fiscal policies and solutions, and impactful partnerships and relations, achieving sustainable development to enhance quality of life.
Values
Proactivity
We anticipate future trends and take timely decisions and actions to enhance preparedness and maintain excellence in a changing environment.
Agility & Efficiency
We approach challenges and changes with confidence and resilience, while enhancing performance efficiency and resource utilization to ensure effective and sustainable results.
Partnership and integration
We strive to build effective, integrated partnerships that unify efforts and drive synergies in order to achieve shared financial and national goals.
Innovation & Leadership
We seek to become a global benchmark in public finance by adopting creative thinking and developing leading financial solutions and practices that contribute to the readiness of public finances and boost the UAE’s competitiveness.
Integrity and transparency
We operate with transparency and honesty, ensuring that information is shared reliably and making informed decisions based on ethical principles that promote trust and responsibility.
Team spirit
We work in tandem as one team, supporting each other through a spirit of collaboration and shared responsibility, within an environment of mutual respect and effective communication, which enhances our ability to achieve our common goals.
Strategic Goals
The Ministry of Finance developed its Strategic Plan 2027–2029 to translate its future aspirations and priorities into a clear roadmap aligned with the vision of the UAE Government and national and global trends. The plan places a strong emphasis on future foresight, innovation, and the adoption of artificial intelligence to advance government operations and achieve excellence in federal government performance.
The Strategy is built around three strategic objectives that represent key transformation pillars, designed to drive significant improvements in performance and reshape the Ministry’s operating model to keep pace with future developments while strengthening its ability to realise its vision and reinforce its leadership at both the national and global levels.
These objectives are Enhance fiscal sustainability and resilience for a more prosperous future, Achieve global leadership in the Government’s fiscal performance, and Strengthen the country’s global positioning through effective and impactful partnerships.