From left: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan. ARCHIVES

UAE leadership changes: 5 things you must know

The UAE’s leadership underwent changes on Wednesday (March 29) after a series of appointments by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Here’s what you need to know:

There are now two UAE Vice-Presidents

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has appointed his brother, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as Vice President. Sheikh Mansour will take on the position on top of his role as Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of the Presidential Court.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is also VP

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is still Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Newly appointed UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour will serve alongside Sheikh Mohammed.

Abu Dhabi has a new crown prince

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s eldest son, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, has been named Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Khaled has held important roles in the Abu Dhabi government, such as being a member of the Executive Council and the Chairman of the Executive Office.

There are two Deputy Rulers for Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also appointed his brothers Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Abu Dhabi’s Deputy Rulers. Sheikh Tahnoun is the current National Security Adviser, while Sheikh Hazza is the Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Abu Dhabi Executive Council is restructured

Under the Emiri decree, the Abu Dhabi Executive Council has also been restructured. It will be headed by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled, who has been appointed as chairman of the Council. The Council members include Dr Ahmed Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office and the Strategic Affairs Council; Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Strategic Affairs Council; Jassem Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance and the Strategic Affairs Council; Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; Awaidha Al Marar, Chairman of the Department of Energy; Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT); Major General Faris Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; Sara Musallam, Chairwoman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge; Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport; Ahmed Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development; Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health, and Ahmed Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Support.
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