UAE Government Structure and Functions
8 Principles of
Dubai Governance
The Union of the 7 Emirates is vital
No One is Above the Law
A Business Capital
The Three Factors Above Drive Growth
The Society has a Unique Personality
Believe in Economic Diversification
A Land for Talent
Care about Future Generations.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
- Dual system of Sharia
and civil courts - Guarantees laws are
just and followed
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40 members
20 appointed, 20 voted
in
Make the laws
Executive Branch
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The President- Usually the ruler of Abu Dhabi
Appoints the Cabinet and Prime Minister
Vice President and Prime Minister- Usually the ruler of Dubai
Changes in UAE Government
What is the UAE consisted of
In 1971 the UAE was established.
Consists of 7 Emirates, each ruled by its own leader
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah
Each Emirate controls its own oil production and revenue.
The 1980s and 1990s
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1987: Attempted coup in Sharjah
1991: UAE forces joined the Gulf War
1991: collapse of banking system, crippling Abu Dhabi
Changes that Improved the Country
2006: First National Elections!
2019 elections - nearly 40% of applicants were women