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Tourism Breaking News
5 hours ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
UAE unveils major government restructuring to boost Trade, Tourism, and AI Integration
Post Views: 90 In a significant move to strengthen the UAE's global economic position and future-readiness, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a series of strategic changes in the federal government structure. The current Ministry of Economy will be renamed the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, highlighting the vital role tourism continues to play in the country's economic diversification strategy. The ministry will continue to be headed by HE Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri. Among other key changes is the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Foreign Trade, with HE Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi appointed as its Minister. This new ministry reflects the UAE's growing focus on expanding its global trade footprint and fostering international economic partnerships. Additionally, in a landmark development, Sheikh Mohammed also announced the integration of the National Artificial Intelligence System as an advisory member in the UAE Cabinet, the Ministerial Development Council, and all federal boards of directors, effective January 2026. The AI system will provide real-time analysis, technical advice, and policy insights to enhance government decision-making and overall efficiency across sectors.
Gulf Today
10 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Mohammed announces new ministry in UAE government
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the formation of a new ministry in UAE government. Sheikh Mohammed said on X, "Brothers and sisters... after consultation with my brother, the President of the State – may God protect him – and with his approval, we announce today several changes in the UAE government as follows: The name of the Ministry of Economy is changed to "Ministry of Economy and Tourism." A new Ministry of Foreign Trade is being established within the UAE government, and Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi has been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Trade. The Ministry of Economy will be renamed to the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri will lead it. The National Artificial Intelligence System is approved as an advisory member of the Cabinet. "We also announce that the National Artificial Intelligence System will be approved as an advisory member in the Cabinet, the Ministerial Council for Development, and the boards of all federal entities and government companies starting from January 2026. This aims to support decision-making in these councils, conduct real-time analysis of their decisions, provide technical advice, and enhance the efficiency of government policies adopted by these councils across all sectors."
