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Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
Emblem of the United Arab Emirates.svg
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (15-02-2021) (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

since 11 February 2006
Executive branch of the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates
Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates
Style His Excellency
Member of Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates
Reports to President
Residence Zabeel Palace
Seat Dubai
Appointer President
Constituting instrument Constitution of the United Arab Emirates
Inaugural holder Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Formation 9 December 1971; 53 years ago (1971-12-09)
Deputy Deputy Prime Minister
Salary AED 80,000 monthly

The Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates is a very important leader. They are the head of government for the federal government of the United Arab Emirates. This means they lead the daily work of the government.

Even though the UAE constitution doesn't strictly require it, the person who is the ruler of Dubai usually also serves as the Prime Minister. This person is also often the Vice President of the UAE.

The first Prime Minister was Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He started his role on December 9, 1971. After him, his father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, became Prime Minister. Since then, every Prime Minister has also been the Vice President.

When Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum passed away in 1990, his son, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, became Prime Minister again. Later, in 2006, when Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum passed away, his younger brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, took over. He is the current Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister of the UAE leads the Council of Ministers. This group meets once a week in Abu Dhabi, which is the capital city. They discuss and make important decisions for the country.

Who Are the Prime Ministers of the UAE?

This section lists the leaders who have served as Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.

No. Portrait Name Took office Left office
1 Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.jpg Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم
(1943–2006)
9 December 1971 30 April 1979
2 His Highness Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.png Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum
راشد بن سعيد آل مكتوم
(1912–1990)
30 April 1979 7 October 1990
(Died in office)
3 Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.jpg Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم
(1943–2006)
7 October 1990 4 January 2006
(Died in office)
4 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (15-02-2021) (cropped).jpg Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم
(born 1949)
11 February 2006 Still in office

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