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The UAE Constitution - Coggle Diagram
The UAE Constitution
Branches
Legislative
40 members
20 appointed, 20 voted in
Make the laws
Judicial
Dual system of Sharia and civil courts
Guarantees laws are just and followed
Executive
PRESIDENT - Typically the ruler of Abu Dhabi
Appoints the Cabinet and Prime Minister
VICE PRESIDENT and PRIME MINISTER - Typically ruler of Dubai
Changes in UAE Government
1971: UAE established.
Consists of 7 Emirates, each ruled by its own leader (Emir)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah
Each Emirate controls its own oil production and revenue.
1980s and 1990s - difficult times
1987: Attempted coup in Sharjah
1991: UAE forces joined the Gulf War
1991: collapse of banking system, crippling Abu Dhabi
REFORMS
2006: First National Elections!
2019 elections - nearly 40% of applicants were women
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.