EMIRATES
Links to the GSN's World pages and archives for Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates
Abu Dhabi - resources on key people, personalities and issues in Abu Dhabi, including articles from GSN's extensive archive
Dubai - resources on key people, personalities and issues in Dubai, including articles from GSN's extensive archive
Northern Emirates - resources on key people, personalities and issues in the Northern Emirates, including articles from GSN's extensive archive
FEDERAL
Below you will find a selction of resources on key people and personalities in the UAE federal government, plus links to the GSN's World UAE federal archives
The players - resources on key people and personalities in the UAE federal government.
Issues and ideas - a selection of articles on key topics affecting the UAE.
Perspectives: from the GSN archive - articles and links to the GSN's World federal archive.
| The players – federal government |
UAE government list and other notables
Who's who in the government and other senior positions.
Published May 2009. 
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New ruler’s representative
President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan on 14 June issued a decree appointing Sheikh Saeed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan as his representative.
Issue 879, 18 June 2010. 
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Cabinet reshuffle prompts speculation about family politics
Considerable speculation persists about the government reshuffle announced by federal Prime Minister and Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MBR) on 11 May. Two new deputy prime ministers (DPMs) have been appointed to the cabinet – Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who retains his post as Interior Minister, and Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who also remains minister for presidential affairs – while two ministers swapped portfolios: Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al-Qattami is now education minister, while Hanif Bin Hassan Ali took over at Health.
Issue 853, 15 May 2009. more
MBR means business in cabinet reshuffle
Mohammed Bin Rashid is stamping his mark on the UAE’s government, with a focus on efficient administration rather than political or market liberalisation.
Issue 824, 29 February 2008.more
Who’s who: Profiles of key figures
A listing of some of the movers and shakers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The list have focuses on the
executives most closely identified with UAE rulers,who have delivered up so many big projects in recent years.
Issue 788, 15 September 2006. more (Also see Issue 788: Government, ruling families and business – a crucial convergence)
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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi moves ahead with plans to raise oil output to 3.5m b/d
After a long wait, there are orders for several major onshore and offshore projects
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. more
Abu Dhabi takes an ever larger stake in Dubai Inc
Dubai’s return to the international credit market has been heralded as another sign that the commercial emirate is rebuilding confidence and balance sheets following its debt crisis. Less public is evidence that Abu Dhabi has built up a commanding position in the Dubai economy, much to Sheikh Mohammed’s discomfort
Issue 886, 1 October 2010. more
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Dubai
Dubai’s debts provoke criticism, northern emirates’ outlook mixed
Risk management report. Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Dubaians seek ‘dialogue’ on governance
Dubai remains firmly under Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s control; the majority of nationals still prefer to declare themselves apolitical. But quiet criticism is growing over issues ranging from corporate governance to education, according to UAE professionals and business people canvassed by GSN.
Issue 881, 16 July 2010. more
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Finance and economy
Post-financial crisis environment has put GCC risk under a harsher spotlight
The effects of the global downturn on Dubai, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have forced traders, financiers and insurers to assess GCC credit and political risk more closely. And some firms are expanding their GCC teams to do so.
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Al-Ghurair tries to unblock Emirati investment in Algeria
United Arab Emirates investors are again trying to get projects off the ground in Algeria, with Federal National Council president Abdelaziz Abdullah Al-Ghurair meeting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Algiers earlier this month to push their case.
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. more
Etisalat moves to buy Kharafi and other Zain stakes
A move by UAE state telecommunications company Etisalat to buy a substantial stake in Kuwaiti telecoms player Zain comes as Abu Dhabi extends its ambitions to buy assets in the region following the global downturn
Issue 886, 1 October 2010. more
GOVERNMENT
FNC awaits National Day speech for election signal
Emiratis are awaiting direction on whether there will be elections in February 2011, and whether they will get a bigger say in government. But an unpopular 6% budget cut indicates the leadership is in no mood to compromise
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Regional relations
New naval base opened to secure exports
A new naval base in Fujairah was opened on 20 October as the federal government seeks ways to secure its ability to export oil amid growing tensions with Iran and concerns over the accessibility of the Strait of Hormuz.
Issue 888, 29 October 2010. more
US congressman points to RAK as ‘gateway to Iran’
US Democratic congressman Brad Sherman has told the House Committee on Foreign Affairs that the UAE remains a “transhipment and diversion hub” and does “not effectively control exports to Iran and other countries of proliferation”.
Issue 882, 30 July 2010. more
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| Perspectives: from the GSN archive |
FNC awaits National Day speech for election signal
Emiratis are awaiting direction on whether there will be elections in February 2011, and whether they will get a bigger say in government. But an unpopular 6% budget cut indicates the leadership is in no mood to compromise
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Business spat boils over into diplomatic row
Canada’s denial of extra landing rights for United Arab Emirates national carriers Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways after five years of negotiations has strained relations.
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Post-financial crisis environment has put GCC risk under a harsher spotlight
The effects of the global downturn on Dubai, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have forced traders, financiers and insurers to assess GCC credit and political risk more closely. And some firms are expanding their GCC teams to do so.
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Governments seek Atacms deals
Bahrain and the UAE are due to purchase MGM-140 Army tactical missile systems (Atacms) from US arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin, according to the US Defence Security Co-operation Agency.
Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Al-Ghurairs speak out
Federal National Council (FNC) president Abdelaziz Abdullah Al-Ghurair on 21 October called for “strengthening the role of the national council as a leading legislative and oversight authority”.
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. more
UH-60M deliveries, Apache fleet
The UAE Air Force has confirmed it will take first delivery of the new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters in February, as it expands its fleet following deals with the US’ Defence Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) for 40 of the aircraft.
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. more
Al-Ghurair tries to unblock Emirati investment in Algeria
United Arab Emirates investors are again trying to get projects off the ground in Algeria, with Federal National Council president Abdelaziz Abdullah Al-Ghurair meeting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Algiers earlier this month to push their case.
Issue 889, 12 November 2010. more
New naval base opened to secure exports
A new naval base in Fujairah was opened on 20 October as the federal government seeks ways to secure its ability to export oil amid growing tensions with Iran and concerns over the accessibility of the Strait of Hormuz.
Issue 888, 29 October 2010. more
Tour of Asia
Foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has been on a tour of Asia. In Vietnam, he held talks with President Nguyen Minh Triet, prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung and foreign minister Pham Gia Khiem.
Issue 888, 29 October 2010. more
Silence over future of assembly
The mandate for the current Federal National Council (FNC) expires in February, but there is still no news on whether the government plans to allow another election. Last week, several FNC members pressed the government to announce arrangements for the election of a new house, and to give the council more power. But the UAE’s ruling Supreme Council has failed to clarify the situation.
Issue 887, 15 October 2010. more
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