Eight new ministers; youngest just 22 years old; number of women in cabinet = 8 out of 29.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President
and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the 12th
government of the UAE as part of the largest structural change in the
country's history. The announcement impacts organisational structure and
functions of key ministries, and includes the support of several new
Ministers of State to meet the ongoing demands of an evolving economic
and social landscape.
The new government includes eight new ministers, five of whom are
women. The average age of the new ministers is only 38 years, with the
youngest minister is a 22 year old female.
The new government has seen the addition of ministers for Tolerance, the Future, Youth, Happiness and Climate Change.
Supporting the education sector will be two new minsters in addition to the current minister, as well as the formation of the Supreme Council for Education to oversee their work, as well as the formation of the Youth Council and the Council of UAE Scientists.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the new government and 12th Cabinet was announced after consultation with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and after the approval of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE.
He affirmed that the new team would lead in achieving the future aspirations of the nation.
Okay O..Our own Nigeria Minister for Youths is older than my Father!
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