The Dubai government is made up of the Supreme Council of the UAE - the
highest federal authority - headed by the hereditary rulers of the seven
emirates. It is responsible for general policy matters involving
education, defence, foreign affairs, communications, development and the
establishment federal laws.
On January 4th 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai. Under his leadership, Dubai is fast becoming one of the major cities in the world. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed is also the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry for the UAE.
The Federal Council of Ministers is responsible to the Supreme Council. It has the executive authority to initiate and implement laws and is a consultative assembly of 40 representatives who are appointed for two years by the individual emirates. The council monitors and debates government policies, but has no power of veto.
On January 4th 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai. Under his leadership, Dubai is fast becoming one of the major cities in the world. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed is also the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry for the UAE.
The Federal Council of Ministers is responsible to the Supreme Council. It has the executive authority to initiate and implement laws and is a consultative assembly of 40 representatives who are appointed for two years by the individual emirates. The council monitors and debates government policies, but has no power of veto.
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