Newly appointed UAE ministers sworn-in

The UAE's newly appointed ministers were sworn in on Thursday before President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs were among those who took the oath.

The ceremony was held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

The other ministers who took the oath included Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports; Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education; Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; and Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed wished the newly appointed ministers success in fulfilling their national duty to advance and improve their relevant sectors, and making tangible contributions that positively impact the UAE’s development and meet the needs of its people.

"There is no limit to our ambitions in serving our nation and our people. The UAE continues to lead as we rely on our human capital to lead the next phase of comprehensive, sustainable development," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

The #UAE President and @HHShkMohd witness the oath-taking ceremony of @HamdanMohammed, @ABZayed, and other newly appointed ministers in the UAE Cabinet. https://t.co/ui4WUVhvWj pic.twitter.com/kFhqiiLKoN

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