In a significant cabinet reorganisation that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on July 14, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum of Dubai was named Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister.
According to Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Sheikh Hamdan is a leader who loves his people and will considerably contribute to defining the country’s future.
Along with Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed to the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. Sarah Al-Amiri, Ahmed Belhoul, Abdul Rahman Al-Awar, Alia Al-Mazroui, and others have been appointed to important positions, such as ministers of education, sports, higher education, and science and technology.
The appointment of Al-Mazroui has garnered a lot of attention because of her remarkable background. Her previous leadership experience includes positions such as Director General of the Human Resources Authority of Abu Dhabi, and she is currently serving as vice chairman at Insurance House. She is a successful entrepreneur who was named one of the world’s “100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen.” Her ventures include Foodsters Inc. and the Just Falafel restaurant chain.
