Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ARCHIVE

Under the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the UAE Federal Government. Sheikh Mohammed confirmed the appointment of Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh as Minister of Health and Prevention, succeeding AbdulRahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, who will continue to serve as Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs. “Under the directives and blessing of the President of the UAE, we announce today the appointment of Ahmed Al Sayegh as Minister of Health in the United Arab Emirates,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “We extend our sincere appreciation to AbdulRahman Al Owais for his dedicated service to the Ministry of Health over the past years, during which significant developments have been achieved to advance the federal healthcare system… We wish both of them success in fulfilling their national duties.” Al Sayegh brings extensive experience in both government and business leadership. Since 2018, he has served as Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leading the UAE’s economic and commercial affairs portfolio and strengthening international partnerships, particularly with Asia and CIS countries. He also holds key positions including board membership at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, and the Emirates Nature–WWF, as well as co-chairing the UAE-UK Business Council. Previously, he served as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market, Aldar Properties, and Masdar, among other leadership roles. Al Sayegh holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lewis & Clark College in the United States. ICA/Expat Media
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