Changes to the UAE Federal Government
Government and Foreign Affairs
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ will now also oversee the UAE’s international aid and abroad, merging with the Ministry of International Cooperation and Development.
- The Ministry will have two ministers of state tasked with overseeing foreign aid and enhancing UAE relations with other countries.
- The Ministry of Cabinet Affairs will now be called the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Future. This ministry is tasked with preparing for the UAE’s “post-oil future”.
A post has been created for Minister of State for Tolerance.
Society and culture
- The Ministry of Social Affairs was renamed the Ministry of Community Development.
- The Marriage Fund has now been integrated into the same ministry.
- A Minister of State for Happiness has been created, with a mission to “channel policies and plans” towards creating a happier society.
- The Ministry of Culture will become the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development.
A UAE Youth National Council will comprise young men and women who will serve as advisers to the Government on youth issues. It will be led by a female Minister of State for Youth who is no older than 22.
Education
- The ministries of Education and Higher Education have been merged. One minister will be supported by two ministers of state.
- The Ministry of Education will now supervise all levels of learning, from nurseries to higher education.
- A higher council of education and human resources has been created.
Health
- The Ministry of Health has been restructured and renamed, and will focus more on prevention of diseases.
- An independent entity will be created to oversee and manage public hospitals.
Labour and Economy
- The Ministry of Labour will become the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
- The country’s human resources authority, Tanmia, will be attached to the ministry.
- The Ministry of Economy will now be connected to the National Council of Tourism and Antiquities.
Environment and Science
- The Ministry of Environment and Water was renamed to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
A UAE Council of Scientists has been established to review national policy in science, technology and innovation
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