List of prime ministers of the United Arab Emirates facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates |
|
|---|---|
|
|
|
|
| Executive branch of the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates |
|
| Style | His Highness |
| 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 |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister |
| Salary | AED 80,000 monthly |
_(cropped).jpg)
The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the leader of the government. This person helps run the country's federal government.
Even though the UAE's constitution doesn't say it's a rule, the person who is the ruler of Dubai usually also serves as the prime minister. This person also holds the title of Vice President of the UAE.
The first prime minister was Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He started his job on December 9, 1971. He served until April 25, 1979. His father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, then became prime minister. Sheikh Rashid was also the Vice President at that time.
Since then, every prime minister has also been the Vice President. When Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum passed away on October 7, 1990, his son, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, became prime minister for a second time.
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum passed away on February 11, 2006. His younger brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then became the prime minister. He is the current prime minister of the UAE.
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.
Contents
Prime Ministers of the UAE
Who is the Prime Minister?
The prime minister is a very important leader in the UAE. They are in charge of the government's daily work. They make sure the country runs smoothly.
List of Leaders
Here is a list of the people who have served as prime minister of the UAE:
| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Deputy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم (1943–2006) |
9 December 1971 | 30 April 1979 | 7 years, 142 days | Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1971–1973) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1974–1977) Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan (1977–1979) |
|
| 2 | Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum راشد بن سعيد آل مكتوم (1912–1990) |
30 April 1979 | 7 October 1990 (Died in office) |
11 years, 160 days | Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1979–1990) |
|
| 3 | Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم (1943–2006) |
7 October 1990 | 4 January 2006 (Died in office) |
15 years, 89 days | Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1990–2009) Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1997–2009) |
|
| 4 | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم (born 1949) |
11 February 2006 | Incumbent | 19 years, 170 days | Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2009–present) Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (2021–present) Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2024–present) |
More About UAE Leaders
- President of the United Arab Emirates
- Vice President of the United Arab Emirates
