List of prime ministers of the United Arab Emirates facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates |
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| Executive branch of the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم (1943–2006) |
9 December 1971 | 30 April 1979 |
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Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum راشد بن سعيد آل مكتوم (1912–1990) |
30 April 1979 | 7 October 1990 (Died in office) |
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Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم (1943–2006) |
7 October 1990 | 4 January 2006 (Died in office) |
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم (born 1949) |
11 February 2006 | Still in office |
Learn More About UAE Leaders
- President of the United Arab Emirates
- Vice President of the United Arab Emirates
