By decree of Mohammed bin Rashid

Maktoum bin Mohammed as First Deputy and Ahmed bin Mohammed as Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai

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In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (21) of 2023, appointing His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, provided that each of them exercises the powers entrusted to him by His Highness the Ruler.

Decree No. (5) of 2008 shall be repealed, and the new decree shall come into force from the date of its issuance.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, expressed his happiness with the precious trust placed in him by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said in a post published yesterday on his account in «Twitter»: «I thank the precious trust placed in me by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. I will work in accordance with the vision and approach of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, under the leadership of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, and we will continue to give so that Dubai remains the maker of the future, the best city on earth, and to achieve the happiness and well-being of its people."

Lt. General congratulated H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, on his appointment as First Deputy and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed on his appointment as Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed said in a post published yesterday on «Twitter»: «I congratulate Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed on his appointment as first deputy, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed on his appointment as second deputy to the ruler of Dubai. I congratulate them on the precious trust of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, wishing them success in serving the country and the wise leadership."

Maktoum bin Mohammed:

• "I will work according to the vision and approach of Mohammed bin Rashid. Led by Hamdan bin Mohammed. We will continue to give so that Dubai remains the maker of the future."