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UAE Government Structures and Functions, UAE Government Bodies, Changes in…
UAE Government Structures and Functions
1971: UAE established.
Consists of 7 Emirates, each ruled by its own leader (Emir)
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
Legislative Branch
40 members
20 appointed, 20 voted in
Make the laws
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
:
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
UAE Government Bodies
Changes in government since 1971
8 Principles of Governance