2024-07-16 06:48:09
The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced on Sunday the formation of a new cabinet in the country, which includes the addition of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid to the government as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.
Mohammed bin Rashid said via the social media platform “X”: “After consulting with my brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, President of the State… and in continuation of the ongoing development in the structure of the UAE government… we announce today a new ministerial formation in the country as follows: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joins the UAE government, as Deputy Prime Minister, and is appointed Minister of Defense in the UAE.”
He added: “We have great confidence that he will be a great addition to the UAE government… and a major contributor to shaping the future of the UAE.”
The Vice President of the UAE stated that the government amendments also included “the appointment of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Deputy Prime Minister, in addition to his duties as Minister of Foreign Affairs.”
Last updated: July 14, 2024 – 14:16
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