The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has made changes in the structure of its executive branch, including the promotion of two sons of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed to leadership positions.
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued a decree appointing Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed as Executive Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, replacing Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Emirates News Agency reported on Monday.
According to the emirate's laws, the Abu Dhabi Executive Office is responsible for supporting the emirate's executive council, which is chaired by its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, who sets the general policy of the emirate and oversees its implementation.
The new decrees included appointing a member of the Executive Council, Sheikh Diab bin Mohammed bin Zayed, as head of the Crown Prince's Court.
In addition, a decree was issued to create the position of Chairman of the Office of the President of the Executive Council, and the appointment of Al Mazrouei after he was the head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed holds several positions in the leadership of Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general, both politically and militarily.He is the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Chairman of Mubadala Investment Company, an investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi.