Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

On the Shūrā and Democracy
 
"We are looking forward to a political system that achieves Shūrā, does justice, delivers security and empowers citizens -- men and women alike -- to participate effectively in the leadership of their country." 


 "Our objective is to drive the democratic experience towards its aims, by expanding popular participation and enhancing the role of the National Council as a leading legislative and oversight authority."