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