His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced changes to UAE government.
This announcement of changes to UAE government follows consultations and approval of the UAE President and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Establishment of a Ministry of Foreign Trade in the UAE government and appointment of Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi as Minister of Foreign Trade,
Renaming the Ministry of Economy to Ministry of Economy and Tourism led by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri.
The National Artificial Intelligence System will be adopted as an advisory member in the Council of Ministers, the Ministerial Development Council, and all boards of federal entities and government companies starting from January 2026 to support decision-making in these councils, conduct real-time analyses of their decisions, provide technical advice, and enhance the efficiency of government policies adopted by these councils across all sectors.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stressed that, “The world is undergoing a comprehensive transformation phase, scientifically, economically, and socially, our goal is to prepare today for the coming decades, our goal is to ensure continued prosperity and dignified life for future generations.”
Recently, The Council also approved a decision to establish the National Maritime Navigation Center, located within the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The new center will manage and operate the integrated national maritime system for monitoring the movement of vessels, and will oversee the management and operation of the National Maritime Unified Window.
