UAE Government Structure and Functions
Changes in the government:
Legislative Branch
Reforms:
1971: Consists of 7 Emirates, each ruled by its own leader:
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah
1971:Each Emirate controls its own oil production and revenue.
20 appointed, 20 voted in
Make the laws
40 members
1991: UAE forces joined the Gulf War
1991: collapse of banking system, crippling Abu Dhabi
1987: Attempted coup in Sharjah
2006: First National Elections!
2019 elections - nearly 40% of applicants were women
Executive Branch:
PRESIDENT - Typically the ruler of Abu Dhabi
Appoints the Cabinet and Prime Minister
VICE PRESIDENT and PRIME MINISTER - Typically ruler of Dubai
Judicial Branch
Dual system of Sharia and civil courts
Guarantees laws are just and followed