UAE President, VP preside over swearing-in of newly appointed Ministers of State
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today presided over the swearing-in of three newly appointed Ministers, following the announcement of a reshuffle in the Ministry of Education.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed wished the three ministers’ success in their tasks to develop vital education sector in line with the country’s progress at various levels and to meet the requirements of the current and future development needs, to build a capable generation that is proud of its national identity.
His Highness said, “Our interest in enhancing the quality of education stems from our belief in the importance of this vital sector in shaping the future, as a main source of development that provides qualified national competencies to serve the nation.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also stressed the need for continuous development to meet the nation’s future requirements. Sheikh Mohammed said, “We are keen to develop government work to meet the requirements of development and we are committed to supporting our key national goals.”
The swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education; Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; and Sara Awad Issa Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, was attended by Their Highnesses H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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