Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum formed the Dubai Council, which was established in 2021 and tasked with launching major projects and initiatives to advance the emirate’s development agenda, focusing on global competitiveness, leadership, and attractiveness, Wam reports. The council was

Sheikh Mohammed will chair the new council himself, with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum acting as first and second vice chairmen. Also on the council:

  • President of the State Security of Dubai Talal Humaid Belhoul;
  • Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti;
  • Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri;
  • Director General and Chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer;
  • CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer;
  • Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism Helal Saeed Al Marri.

Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook bin Juma Al Maktoum will now chair the boards of the Dubai Racing Club and the Dubai Equestrian Club, after Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued resolutions to form the board of directors for the foundations, the Dubai Media Office reported.

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