His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a decree on Friday announcing Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed as First and Second Deputy Rulers of the emirate, respectively.
Sheikh Maktoum has held the post of Deputy Ruler of Dubai since 2008 and served in the role alongside the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was also the UAE Minister of Finance till his passing in March 2021.
Sheikh Ahmed currently also serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. A keen sports enthusiast, he is also the President of the UAE National Olympic Committee. Last year he was elected as the chairman of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing.
Both deputies will exercise the powers entrusted to them by Sheikh Mohammed, allowing for the effective governance and continued development of Dubai under their leadership.
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