DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday announced the formation of a new UAE Cabinet, as well as the appointment of a new minister of finance, Khaleej Times reported.
In a tweet, Sheikh Mohammed said that Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been appointed as the deputy prime minister and minister of finance.
The UAE is also adopting a new methodology for federal government work for the next 50 years, he added.
“We need to upgrade the tools of change that we use. We need a new methodology of government work that we will rely on to accelerate achievements, set priorities and approve projects and budgets,” he said.
The new methodology comes with the achievement of the UAE’s previous plan, Emirates Vision 2021, during which it achieved its ambitions for the past 10 years, he explained.
Today, the country leads the world in 100 development indicators and leads the region in 470 governmental, economic and technical indicators. “We start the next 50 years with different global ambitions,” he said.
Sheikh Mohammed called on all federal institutions to implement and commit to the transformation.
In other changes to the Cabinet, Sheikh Mohammed also announced the appointment of Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini as Minister of State for Financial Affairs. He will succeed Obaid Al Tayer.
“Our thanks and appreciation to Brother Obaid for his service and dedication during the previous years,” said the UAE Vice-President, wishing him more years to serve his country in new sectors.
Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi will serve as the new Minister of Justice, while Dr Abdul Rahman Al Awar will take up the role of Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Sheikh Mohammed thanked departing ministers Sultan Al Badi and Nasser Al Hamli for their services.
Meanwhile, Mariam Almheiri has been appointed Minister of Climate Change and Environment, while Abdullah bin Muhair Al Ketbi will step in as Minister for the Affairs of the Federal Supreme Council.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, also took to Twitter to congratulate his brother, Sheikh Maktoum, on the new appointment.
“With the support of our wise leadership, our country continues the process of empowering the youth,” he said. “We are confident that Maktoum bin Mohammed, with his leadership experience, great achievements and extensive experience, will play a pivotal role in the new 50-year march.”