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UAE government bodies, 8 Principles of Dubai Governance, Changes in…
UAE government bodies
The Legislative branch which includes:
40 members (20 appointed, 20 voted in)
They make the laws
The executive branch which includes:
Vice president and Prime minister (ruler of Dubai)
President (Ruler of Abu Dhabi)
The Judicial branch which includes:
Dual system of Sharia and civil courts
Guarantees laws are just and followed
8 Principles of Dubai Governance
1.The union of the 7 Emirates is vital
2.No One is Above the Law
A Business Capital
4.The Three Factors Above Drive Growth
5.Our Society has a Unique Personality
6.We Believe in Economic Diversification
7.A Land for Talent
8.We Care about Future Generations.
Changes in government since 1971
1971: Consisted of 7 emirates, each ruled by its own leader
7 Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah
1980's and 1990's
1987: Attempted coup in Sharjah
1991: UAE forces joined the Gulf War, collapse of banking system, crippling Abu Dhabi
Reforms
2006: First national day elections
2019 elections :nearly 40% of applicants were women