The UAE has introduced a Cupboard reshuffle, with a brand new Minister of Well being appointed.
Beneath the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has introduced a cupboard reshuffle.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stated: “Beneath the directives and blessing of the President of the UAE, we announce at the moment the appointment of Ahmed Al Sayegh as Minister of Well being within the United Arab Emirates.
UAE Cupboard reshuffle
“We lengthen our honest appreciation to Abdul Rahman Al Owais for his devoted service to the Ministry of Well being over the previous years, throughout which important developments have been achieved to advance the federal healthcare system.
“Abdul Rahman Al Owais will proceed to serve within the UAE Authorities as Minister of State for Federal Nationwide Council Affairs. We want each of them success in fulfilling their nationwide duties, and we lengthen our greatest needs to all nationwide groups throughout the United Arab Emirates.”
The cabinet reshuffle includes the appointment of Ahmed Al Sayegh as Minister of Health and Prevention, whereas Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed Al Owais will proceed to function Minister of State for Federal Nationwide Council Affairs.
Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh served as Minister of State on the Ministry of Overseas Affairs since September 2018.
On this capability, he led the Ministry’s financial and industrial affairs portfolio, specializing in the UAE’s financial diversification technique.
He additionally managed the UAE’s bilateral relations with Asian nations and members of the Commonwealth of Impartial States (CIS), working to deepen strategic partnerships and develop funding alternatives.
Along with his ministerial function, Al Sayegh is a member of the Board of Administrators and Govt Committee at Abu Dhabi Nationwide Oil Firm (ADNOC), a board member of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Improvement (ADFD), Vice Chairman of Emirates Nature–WWF, and Co-Chair of the UAE-UK Enterprise Council.
Beforehand, he held a number of key management roles throughout the UAE’s private and non-private sectors.
These embody:
- Chairman of Abu Dhabi International Market (ADGM)
- Chairman of Aldar Properties, Chairman of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Vitality Firm)
- Board Member of Etihad Airways Group
- Board Member of Mubadala Funding Firm
- Vice Chairman of First Gulf Financial institution
He additionally served in senior positions at each ADNOC and the Abu Dhabi Funding Firm.
Al Sayegh holds a Bachelor’s diploma in Economics from Lewis and Clark School in the US.