His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister & Vice President of UAE has appointed His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
Additionally, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has also been appointed Deputy Prime Minister.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, stated that the decision was made in consultation with President Sheikh Mohamed.
“We announce today the formation of a new ministerial position: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is joining the UAE government as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence in the UAE Cabinet,” Sheikh Mohammed said. He praised Sheikh Hamdan as “a leader who loves people, and whom people love,” expressing confidence in his addition to the government.
