Following consultations with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a federal cabinet reshuffle that include new ministers and top officials.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “With the support of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and following consultation, we announce today a cabinet reshuffle within the federal government, appointing Shamma Al Mazrui as Minister of Community Development in the UAE”.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added: “We also announce that Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, is appointed Minister of Culture and Youth… Salem was the UAE's UNESCO delegate. We announce that Hessa Buhumaid and Noura Al Kaabi will now serve as Minister of State”.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said: “We announce that Maryam Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, is appointed Minister of State. Maryam has led distinguished efforts at the UAE Cabinet in following up on all new developmental governmental legislations. We expect more from her during the coming period”.
Sheikh Mohammed added: “We announce the appointment of Omar bin Sultan Al Olama as Director-General of the Prime Minister's Office in addition to his current duties as Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. And the appointment of Abdullah Nasser Lootah as Chairman of the Competitiveness Council and in charge of the government knowledge exchange files.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said: “We express thanks and appreciation to Hessa Bu Hamid and Noura Al Kaabi for their sincere efforts, They will be assigned new duties. We wish the new ministers success in their tasks. We are always optimistic about the most beautiful future for the UAE”.
The cabinet changes included appointing Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui as Minister of Community Development, His Excellency Khalid Al Qassimi as Minister of Culture and Youth and Her Excellency Maryam Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, as Minister of State.
The changes also included the appointment of His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama as Director-General of the Prime Minister's Office in addition to his current duties as Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and His Excellency Abdullah Nasser Lootah as Chairman of the Competitiveness Council and in charge of the government knowledge exchange files.
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