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UAE Government, Rawan Benhamad & Aya Gadalla - Coggle Diagram
UAE Government
8 Principles of Governance
The Three Factors Above Drive Growth
Our Society has a Unique Personality
We are a Business Capital
We Believe in Economic Diversification
No One is Above the Law
A Land for Talent
The Union of the 7 Emirates is vital
We Care about Future Generations.
UAE Government Bodies
Executive Branch
PRESIDENT - Typically the ruler of Abu Dhabi
(Appoints the Cabinet and Prime Minister)
VICE PRESIDENT and PRIME MINISTER - Typically the ruler of Dubai
Judicial Branch
Dual system of Sharia and civil courts
Guarantees laws are just and followed
Legislative Branch
Make the laws
40 members (20 appointed, 20 voted in)
Changes in UAE Government
1980s and 1990s - difficult times
1991: UAE forces joined the Gulf War
1991: collapse of banking system, crippling Abu Dhabi
1987: Attempted coup in Sharjah
Reforms
2006: First National Elections!
2019 elections - nearly 40% of applicants were women
1971: UAE established.
Consists of 7 Emirates,
each ruled by its own leader (Emir),
the leader of each Emirate is known as "Sheikh"
Names of the 7 Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Ajman
Umm Al Quwain
Fujairah
Each Emirate controls its own oil production and revenue.
Rawan Benhamad & Aya Gadalla