His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, has approved a new structure for the Federal Government, where His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in consultation with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and me The era of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for the new ministerial formation, through a series of tweets that His Highness posted on his official account on Twitter, confirming His Highness the blessing of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new structure of the government, and directing him to use all resources to preserve the gains and accelerate The development process.
The new ministerial formation included abolishing 50% of government service centers and converting them to digital platforms within two years, and merging about 50% of federal agencies with each other or within ministries, in addition to creating new government ministerial positions and creating executive heads in specialized sectors.
The announcement of the new cabinet formation yesterday came in line with what was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at the end of the activities of the UAE government meeting that was held "remotely" entitled "Preparing for the post-Coved 19 stage", last May. With the participation of officials of more than 100 federal and local government agencies, global experts, researchers and strategic planners in various areas of government work, His Highness stressed that the government’s structure and size will be reviewed, and ministries will be merged and changes will be made, noting that the world is after (Coved - 19) Not as before, and that we need a more agile, resilient, fast and resilient government, in addition to enhancing preparedness, realigning national priorities, developing plans and strategies to adapt to changes more quickly, and developing a comprehensive, proactive approach that explores the features of this stage and devises solutions to face future challenges.
Among the new ministries created are the creation of a Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology that works to develop the industrial sector in the country, the appointment of three ministers within the Ministry of Economy, the creation of the position of Minister of State for Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence and Teleworking Applications, as well as the establishment of the media office of the UAE government.
The new structure included merging the Ministry of Energy with the Ministry of Infrastructure to become the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, merging the National Media Council and the Federal Youth Foundation with the Ministry of Culture, in addition to merging the General Authority for Pensions and Social Security within the Ministry of Community Development, merging the National Qualifications Authority with the Ministry of Education, and merging the Insurance with the Securities and Commodities Authority and others.
His Highness started his series of tweets by saying: “Brothers and Sisters, after consulting with my brother Mohamed bin Zayed, may God preserve him, who blessed the new structure of the government, and directed that all resources be harnessed to preserve our gains ... and accelerate the development process in our country .. And after the approval of my brother the President of the State May God preserve him, today we announce the new structure of the Emirates government, confirming His Highness: “Our goal of structural changes today is a government that is faster in making decisions .. and more up to date .. and better in seizing opportunities and in dealing with the new stage in our history .. flexible government And its goal is to enhance the nation’s achievements and gains. ”
His Highness continued: “Today, brothers and sisters, we announce the merging of ministries and agencies, the change of powers and responsibilities, and the restructuring of the UAE government.” Summarizing His Highness the changes through: “Canceling 50% of government service centers and converting them to digital platforms within two years, and merging about 50% of the authorities Federal with some or within ministries, and the creation of positions of new state ministers, and the creation of executive heads in specialized sectors we need to cross strongly for the future ».
His Highness pointed out that "the establishment of a Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology working to develop the industrial sector in the country, merging the Standards and Metrology Authority with it, and transferring the Minister of State for Advanced Sciences to be under its umbrella, and appointing Sultan Sultan Al Jaber as Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology." A local content center has been established to support local industries, affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
According to the new structure, as His Highness indicated, it was approved to transfer the file of quality of life and happiness to the Ministry of Community Development, to attach the Federal Authority for Human Resources to the Office of the Prime Minister, and to appoint Sister Ohood Al-Roumi as Minister of State for Government and Future Development to supervise the authority and all future government developments.
His Highness pointed out that the institutional mergers in the new government structure included "merging the Ministry of Energy with the Ministry of Infrastructure, to become the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and attaching the Zayed Housing Program and the Federal Land and Maritime Transport Authority to the new ministry, and appointing brother Suhail Al Mazrouei as its minister."
His Highness also announced “the merging of the National Media Council and the Federal Youth Foundation with the Ministry of Culture to be the Ministry of Culture and Youth, and that it includes two ministers, Shamma Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth and Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, and the transfer of the Emirates News Agency for Presidential Affairs.” His Highness also referred to “appending the Federal Authority Electricity and Water, Emirates Post Group, Emirates General Transport Corporation and Emirates Real Estate Corporation at the Emirates Investment Authority, and preparing a new government investment strategy for the next stage.
The new government structure also included, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made it clear: “Merging the National Qualifications Authority with the Ministry of Education, merging the Insurance Authority with the Securities and Commodities Authority headed by the Minister of Economy, and appointing Sultan Sultan Al Jaber as President of the Emirates Development Bank to play a more developmental role ».
His Highness also referred to “merging the General Authority for Pensions and Social Security within the Ministry of Community Development, forming a sector within the Ministry to provide modern services for retirees, and establishing the National Social Security Fund to manage security funds under the supervision of Brother Obaid Al Tayer and under the umbrella of the Emirates Investment Authority.”
In the context of the new ministerial appointments, His Highness pointed out: “The appointment of three ministers within the Ministry of Economy ... Brother Abdullah bin Touq Al-Marri, Minister of Economy, along with Brother Ahmed Belhoul, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises ... and Brother Thani Al-Zayoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade.” In this respect, our national economy is an absolute strategic priority.
His Highness pointed out, "The creation of the post of Minister of State for Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence and Applications for Remote Work and the appointment of Brother Omar Al-Ulama to be responsible for this file." His Highness was keen to confirm that: "The future work environment in the medical, education and trade will change greatly, and we seek to be at the forefront of this." Changes, and to be the best model globally. ”
His Highness also pointed out: “The appointment of Brother Hamad Al-Mansoori as Head of the Digital Government in the UAE .. The goal is one digital window for the government, and a comprehensive and complete digital transformation .. Recent changes have proven that digital government is an indispensable strategic choice, and economic security for business continuity in any circumstances His Highness also detailed in his tweets: “The appointment of Brother Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi, Minister of Affairs of the Supreme Council of the Union, and the appointment of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak as Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence… and to attach Minister of State for Food and Water Security Sister Maryam Al Muhairi to Presidential Affairs.”
The new appointments included, as His Highness explained: “The appointment of Brother Abdullah Belhaif Al-Nuaimi as Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and the appointment of Sarah Al-Amiri as President of the Emirates Space Agency .. Sarah led the scientific mission of the Mars probe ably, and we wish her success in her new missions. It will start its duties at the beginning of August ».
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced in the details of the new government structure about the creation of the media office for the Emirates government, which is affiliated with the Council of Ministers, headed by Brother Saeed Al-Atar, and includes the Public Diplomacy Office, the Government Communication Office and the Media Identity Office for him, and supervises the internal and external media communication of the government UAE".
His Highness added: "The file of food security will remain a priority through two ministers ... the Minister of State for Food and Water Security to follow up on our national food stock and invest in food technology and international relations in this field ... and the Minister of Environment in support of farmers and care and development of our fish and animal wealth."
His Highness stated that “Brother Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti was appointed as the head of cyber security in the government of the UAE .. The security of our digital government is an essential part of our comprehensive national security, and the protection of our digital national borders is an integral part of protecting our entire national soil.”
This included the new appointments, as his highness tweeted, on Twitter: “The appointment of Sister Hoda Al Hashemi as head of government strategy and innovation in the Emirates government .. Hoda has been part of my team for more than 10 years and my confidence in it is high .. And the appointment of Brother Muhammad Bin Tali’ah as head of government services to lead the system Federal Service to be among the best in the world, ”adding his highness as well:“ Sister Maryam Al Hammadi is appointed Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers .. and brother Mohammed Sultan Al-Obaidli as Head of Legal Affairs in the Emirates government .. and brother Ahmed Majid Al-Badawi as Assistant Secretary-General .. In front of them is a mission to develop the general secretariat The ministers .. my confidence in them is great .. and the wager on them does not disappoint ».
His Highness commended the achievements of the former Minister of Economy, Engineer Sultan Saeed Al-Mansoori, while singing His Highness by saying: “All thanks to Brother Sultan Al-Mansoori .. 16 years he spent in the Emirates government .. We saw from him loyalty to the country, love of people and dedication in all the government files that he handled… all the best O Muhammad, in the new stage of your life. ”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum concluded his series of tweets regarding the announcement of the governmental structure by saying: “The new government has one year to achieve the new priorities .. and the ongoing changes will remain the motto of the next stage, reaching the best government model that keeps pace with the new era .. and achieves the aspirations of the people of the Emirates during The next phase".
Deputy Head of State:
"After the adoption of my brother, the President of the State, we announce the new structure of the Emirates government ... Our goal is a government that keeps pace with the changes and seizes opportunities."
"Continuous changes will remain the slogan of the next stage, until the best government model accompanies the new era."
“After consulting with my brother Mohamed bin Zayed, who blessed the new government’s structure, he directed that all resources be harnessed to preserve our gains.”
"The security of our digital government is part of our national security, and the protection of our digital national borders is an integral part of protecting our entire national soil."
"The recent changes have proven that digital government is a strategic choice, and economic security for business continuity in any circumstances."
The new ministerial formation of the UAE government
1. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Vice President, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.
2. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
3. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
4. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Cabinet Member and Minister of Finance.
5. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan - Cabinet Member, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
6. His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan - Cabinet Member, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
7. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Gergawi - Cabinet Member and Minister of Cabinet Affairs.
8. Ahmed bin Juma al-Zaabi - Minister of Supreme Council Affairs.
9. Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al Owais - Cabinet Member, Minister of Health and Community Protection and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs.
10. Dr. Anwar bin Muhammad Gargash - Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
11. Obaid Bin Humaid Al Tayer - Cabinet Member, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
12. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi - Cabinet Member, Minister of State for International Cooperation.
13. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei - Cabinet Member, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
14. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al-Nuaimi - Cabinet Member, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
15. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Jaber - Cabinet Member, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
16. Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi - Cabinet Member, Minister of Justice.
17. Hussein bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi - Cabinet Member, Minister of Education.
18. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi - Cabinet Member, Minister of State for Defense Affairs.
19. Noura bint Muhammad Al-Kaabi - Cabinet Member, Minister of Culture and Youth.
20. Jamila Bint Salem Al Muhairi - Cabinet Member, Minister of State for General Education Affairs.
21. Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli - Cabinet Member, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
22. Hessa bint Issa Buhamid - Cabinet Member, Minister of Community Development.
23. Abdullah bin Touq Al-Marri - Cabinet Member, Minister of Economy.
24. Maitha Bint Salem Al Shamsi - Minister of State.
25. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi - Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises.
26. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zyoudi - Minister of State for Foreign Trade.
27. Ohood Bint Khalfan Al-Roumi - Minister of State for Government and Future Development.
28. Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei - Minister of State for Youth Affairs.
29. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh - Minister of State.
30. Maryam Bint Muhammad Al Muhairi - Minister of State for Food and Water Security.
31. Sarah Bint Yousef Al-Amiri - Minister of State for Advanced Technology.
32. Omar bin Sultan Al Ulama - Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Teleworking Applications.
33. Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh - Minister of State.
Chief executives of the UAE government
- Muhammad Sultan Al-Obaidly - Head of Legal Affairs for the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Muhammad Hamad Al-Kuwaiti - Head of Cybersecurity, Government of the United Arab Emirates.
Saeed Al-Atar Al-Dhanhani - Head of the Information Office of the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
Hoda Al Hashemi - Head of Governmental Strategy and Innovation for the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori - Head of the Digital Government of the Emirates government.
- Mohammed bin Tali'a - Head of Governmental Services for the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE government .. 49 years of achievement and excellence
Since the establishment of the UAE in 1971, the UAE has witnessed many governmental formations, during which accelerated the pace of achievements and the multiplicity of aspects of initiatives that have achieved qualitative leaps in various fields and at all local, regional and international levels.
The formation of the new government announced yesterday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, constituted a new and pioneering turning point in institutionalizing government work in the UAE and looking ahead in the manner that meets the aspirations of leadership.
The Council of Ministers is the executive body of the UAE, and it is the third authority among the five federal authorities. The first authority is preceded by the “Supreme Council of the Union”, the second by the President and Vice-President of the Federation, followed by the fourth authority “the Federal National Council” and the fifth authority “the federal judiciary”.
The Council of Ministers consists of the President of the Council, his two deputies and the ministers, and the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers shall perform the secretariat.
The Cabinet exercises the powers of following up the general policy of the Union government at home and abroad, proposing federal draft laws and referring them to the Federal National Council before submitting them to the President of the Federation, for presentation to the Supreme Council for approval, preparing the annual general budget of the union, the final account and preparing federal decrees and decisions Various, and laying down regulations for the implementation of federal laws that do not include amending, disrupting them or exempting them from implementation, as well as regulations for regulation and regulations for arranging public departments and interests within the limits of the provisions of the Constitution and federal laws.
Creating new cabinet positions, and creating executive heads in specialized sectors.
50% of government service centers canceled and transferred to digital platforms within two years.
Merging about 50% of federal agencies with each other or within ministries.