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

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree forming the Dubai Council. The Dubai Council will launch major projects and initiatives aimed at developing Dubai’s agenda for global competitiveness while also seeking to provide the “best quality of life for citizens, residents and visitors.” Sheikh Mohammed will chair the Dubai Council. His sons, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will serve as First Vice Chairman and Second Vice Chairman respectively. The Dubai Council also include Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum; and Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as members. Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi will also serve as Secretary General of the Dubai Council. Other members of the Dubai Council include Talal Humaid Belhoul; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti; Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri; Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer; Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer; and Helal Saeed Al Marri. The decree is effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. ICA/Expat Media
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