The Department of Finance (DoF), the financial arm of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 in the presence of HE , DoF's Undersecretary, and Member of the Executive Council and HE Mohammed Sultan Al Hameli, DoF's Executive Director. Incorporating financial best practices and advanced fiscal tools, the 5-year plan complements the socio-economic development objectives outlined by the Abu Dhabi Policy Agenda. The DoF Strategic Plan constitutes a new set of financial priorities, guidelines and a framework aimed at ushering in a new era of prosperity for residents of Abu Dhabi.

HE Al Suwaidi, said, "The Strategic Plan is an all-encompassing financial approach to leverage all resources and capabilities of both the private and public sector. Through teamwork, and the adaptation of new technology, methods and international best practices, the plan aims to support the efficient use of financial resources for Abu Dhabi's future growth".

The DoF Strategic Plan supports Abu Dhabi Government's Policy Agenda to achieving economic growth by providing financial best practices. It signals the proactive participation of DoF in the overall developmental goals of Abu Dhabi that will be marked by the 3 key pillars of competitiveness, excellence and pioneering initiatives.