During a remote swearing-in ceremony, UAE’s cabinet ministers took their oath before Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This was after the new cabinet got approval from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said in the ceremony that wise vision of UAE President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is reflected by the UAE government. He further said that the country is now entering a new phase which is focused to prepare for the next 50 years towards development of the UAE.

“With the support of my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the UAE government has been swift in responding to the new global changes. We are among the top countries in the world in terms of proactively responding to surrounding challenges, taking proper decisions and resetting our priorities,” said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said at the ceremony, “The UAE has entered a new phase of effectiveness in the government work led by my brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. The UAE has always been proactive in dealing with transformations with creative thinking and forward-looking visions. My best wishes for the new government team that took the oath today to serve the UAE and its people.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid had announced earlier last week that there would be merging of ministries and departments as a part of the shuffle of UAE cabinet in direction of preparing for a more agile governance.

According to the new government structure there is closing of 50% of government service centers. They are now being transformed to digital platforms within two years. There is also a merger of around 50% of federal authorities and other ministries. Along with these there is appointment of new state ministers and CEOs in specialized sectors.

Country’s industrial sector would be developed by new ministries including Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Ministry of Economy will have three newly appointed ministers. There would also be a new Minister of State for Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence and Remote Work Applications as establishment of UAE Government Media Office is achieved.

Newly structured UAE Government includes formation of Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure through merger of Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Culture with merger of National Media Council (NMC) and Federal Youth Authority, merger of General Pension and Social Security Authority and Ministry of Community Development, merger of National Qualifications Authority and Ministry of Education, and merger of Securities and Commodities Authority and Insurance Authority.

The new UAE Government structure is as follows:

1. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

2. H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior

3. H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs

4. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Cabinet Member and Minister of Finance

5. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

6. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence

7. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Cabinet Member and Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future

8. Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi, Minister of Federal Supreme Council Affairs

9. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Cabinet Member, Minister of Health and Prevention and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs

10. Dr. Anwar bin Mohammad Gargash, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

11. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Financial Affairs

12. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for International Cooperation

13. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Cabinet Member and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure

14. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Cabinet Member and Minister of Climate Change and the Environment 15. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Cabinet Member and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology 16. Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, Cabinet Member and Minister of Justice

17. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Cabinet Member and Minister of Education

18. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Defence Affairs

19. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Cabinet Member and Minister of Culture and Youth

20. Jameela bint Salem Al Muheiri, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Public Education

21. Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Cabinet Member and Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation

22. Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Cabinet Member and Minister of Community Development

23. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy

24. Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State 25. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs

26. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade

27. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and The Future

28. Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs

29. Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State

30. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of State for Food and Water Security

31. Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology

32. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Teleworking Applications

33. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State CEOs of UAE Government

34. Mohammed Sultan Al Obaidli, Head of Legal Affairs

35. Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security

36. Saeed Al-Attar, Head of Government Media Office 37. Huda Al Hashemi, Head of Government Strategy and Innovation

38. Hamad Al-Mansoori, Head of the Digital Government

39. Mohammed bin Taleya, Head of Government Services

WAM