Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLIX

No 8

20-February-2006

UAE

New Cabinet Sworn In, Hamili Remains Energy Minister

A new UAE government formed by Vice President and Prime Minister Shaikh Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktum was sworn in before the President, Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan, on 11 February. The expanded cabinet comprises four new ministries and eight additional portfolios but with Muhammad al-Hamili retaining his post as energy minister. The reshuffle has seen Prime Minister Shaikh...