Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been appointed as the UAE’s new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The announcement was made on Sunday, July 14, as part of significant changes to the federal government by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The decision followed consultations with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Sheikh Mohammed shared the news on X, describing his son Sheikh Hamdan as a leader beloved by his people. “We trust he will be a valuable asset to the UAE government and play a crucial role in shaping the nation’s future,” read the post.
الإخوة والأخوات … بعد التشاور مع أخي الشيخ محمد بن زايد رئيس الدولة حفظه الله وبعد مباركته واعتماده .. واستمراراً للتطوير المستمر في هيكلية حكومة دولة الإمارات .. نعلن اليوم عن تشكيل وزاري جديد في الدولة كالتالي :
انضمام الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم لحكومة دولة…
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 14, 2024
Additional key changes to the UAE cabinet were also announced. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister while retaining his role as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, will also serve as the acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Sarah Al Amiri, formerly the Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, is now the UAE’s new Minister of Education. Ahmed Belhoul, the previous Minister of Education, will assume the role of Minister of Sports. Alia Abdullah Al Mazroui has been appointed Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, focusing on creating economic opportunities for Emiratis. Additionally, the Council for Education and Human Resources will now include the Ministry of Community Development.
