Pictures: UAE leaders attend swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday attended the swearing in ceremony of the 16th Cabinet, following a reshuffle on Saturday. With the blessing of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ministers of the 16th UAE Cabinet took the constitutional oath before Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

“My brother, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, and I, today attended the oath-taking of the new Cabinet…Our new approach is clear.. Our government is faster in achievement … closer to work on site, human being is the core of its work…its ambitions aims to always be ahead, works for today before yesterday, and achieves the best life for its people,” Sheikh Mohammed said. Seven new ministers took the oath led by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance during a swearing-in ceremony for new members of the federal government cabinet, at Qasr Al Watan.

“The UAE Cabinet, with its structure and new team, aims to double achievements and fulfil the aspirations of its people in the next 50 years. It is a Cabinet that reflects the vision of its leader Sheikh Khalifa to keep up with developments and make qualitative leaps in various fields and vital sectors, Sheikh Mohammed said.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stand for a photograph with Mohammed bin Hadi Ahmed Abdullah Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stand for a photograph with Hamad Mubarak Al Shamsi, Minister of State during a swearing-in ceremony for new members of the federal government cabinet, at Qasr Al Watan.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witness the oath of Mohammed bin Hadi Ahmed Abdullah Al Husseini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Abdullah Muhair Al Ketbi, UAE Minister of Federal Supreme Council Affairs.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witness the oath of Abdullah Sultan Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witness the oath of Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witness the oath of Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witness the oath of Hamad Mubarak Al Shamsi, Minister of State.