The largest structural changes in the UAE government was announced by HH Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during the World Government Summit 2016. The changes focused on preparing for UAE's future with the right tools. He announced his plan to create a younger government with fresh vision, enthusiasm and drive for the youth to turn dreams into reality.
Through his Twitter, these were some of the changes announced:
"The government that we need is a visionary one - one that can foresee the future, prepare for it and use the right tools to do so. We need a young government that is capable of creating an environment for the youth to realise their dreams - one that is ready to work in a timely manner to achieve the people's dreams."
Through his Twitter, these were some of the changes announced:
"The government that we need is a visionary one - one that can foresee the future, prepare for it and use the right tools to do so. We need a young government that is capable of creating an environment for the youth to realise their dreams - one that is ready to work in a timely manner to achieve the people's dreams."
A new post, Minister of State for Happiness, will align and drive government policy to create social good and satisfaction.#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
The new government will have less Ministries, with more Ministers able to manage— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
changing and dynamic strategic portfolios#WorldGovSummit
The President of the UAE has approved the largest structural change in the history— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
of our federal government. #WorldGovSummit
We have established the Higher Education and Human Resources— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
Council to restructure the development of our human resources#WorldGovSummit
An independent entity will oversee public hospitals in the UAE: a structural change— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
to the Ministry of Health's portfolio.#WorldGovSummit
We are also reforming the Ministry of Labour to better manage the UAE workforce in this new era of development.#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
Focusing on Emirati family and society, the Ministry of Social Affairs will become the Ministry for Community Development.#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
Managing climate change makes the Ministry of Environment and Water, into the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
We merged the National Tourism Council and the Ministry of the Economy, and developed national GDP targets for the sector #WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
The Ministry of Development and International Cooperation will merge with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
The Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, tasked with future strategies, becomes the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The Future.#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
The post of Minister of State for Tolerance has been created to promote tolerance as a fundamental value in UAE society#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
The UAE Council of Scientists will be established as an advisory body, and will include leading researchers and academics#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
The Council will review national policy for science, technology and innovation to develop a new generation of scientists#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
The newly created UAE Youth National Council will include an elite group of young men and women to advise on youth affairs#WorldGovSummit— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 8, 2016
