Following the approval of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new cabinet formation in the country.
The new cabinet includes the appointment of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Photo), Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and the appointment of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Deputy Prime Minister in addition to his portfolio as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Additionally, the new formation includes a major restructuring of the education system in the UAE, the appointment of a Minister of Sports, and a Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, UAE national news agency WAM reported.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “Following consultations with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and after his approval, and in continuation to the ongoing development of the structure of the UAE government, we announce today a new cabinet reshuffle as follows: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joins the UAE government as Deputy Prime Minister and is appointed as Minister of Defence.”
“Sheikh Hamdan is a true supporter. He is a leader who loves people and is loved by them. We have high confidence that he will be a valuable addition to the UAE government, and a major contributor to shaping the future of the UAE,” His Highness emphasised.
His Highness added: “We also announce today, as part of the governmental amendments, the appointment of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Deputy Prime Minister in addition to his portfolio as Minister of Foreign Affairs.”
“We also announce the reconstruction of the Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Vice Chairperson H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Ministry of Community Development will be under the umbrella of the Council, as well as the Ministry of Education, higher education, federal universities and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will also chair the Quality of Education Centre.”
His Highness went on to say: “The Education Council, chaired by Sheikh Abdullah and with Sheikha Mariam as Vice Chairperson, safeguards stability and continuity of education plans and strategies. The council will oversee our national human capital under the guidance and vision of the UAE President, addressing everything from early childhood to general education, higher education, employment, and Emiratisation, ultimately supporting stable families capable of raising generations that are attached to their identity, preserving the values of their society, and keeping pace with all future scientific and technological changes.”
Furthermore, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated: “Today, we announce the integration of the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) and the Federal Agency of Early Education with the Ministry of Education and the appointment of Sarah Al Amiri as the UAE's Minister of Education.”
“We also announce the appointment of Abdulrahman Al Awar as acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in addition to his current post as Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The cabinet reshuffle also includes the appointment of Ahmad Belhoul as Minister of Sports and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology in addition to his duties as Chairman of the UAE Space Agency.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid continued, “We also announce the naming of Alia Abdullah Al Mazrouei as Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, bringing her massive experience from the private and government sectors. Her mandate is to create more economic opportunities for UAE nationals in line with the national economy's robust growth.”
“We would like to thank Sarah Al Musallam for her efforts during the past period and wish her continued success in serving her country,” Sheikh Mohammed said. (WAM; Photo © Emirate of Dubai - Media Office)
