Under the guidance and blessing of the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, announced new appointments in the UAE government. These appointments include Saeed Mubarak Rashid Al Hajri as Minister of State and Lana Zaki Nusseibeh as Minister of State. This step aligns with a governmental vision aimed at enhancing and developing government performance in the country.
New Appointments and Their Importance
During his address, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated: “Brothers and sisters, after consulting with my brother Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we announce today the appointment of Lana Nusseibeh and Saeed Al Hajri as Ministers of State in the UAE government.” The Sheikh emphasized that these appointments are in line with the wise leadership’s vision to ensure the continuity of progress and innovation in government work.
About Lana Zaki Nusseibeh
Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh currently serves as Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and has previously held the position of Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations since September 2013. She played a strategic role in the international governmental negotiations concerning the reform of the Security Council between 2017 and 2019, leading discussions related to the council’s reform. She has also chaired the Executive Board of the UN Women.
Nusseibeh’s accomplishments do not stop there; she co-chaired the Friends of the Future of the United Nations team with the United Kingdom starting in 2015. Notably, she also served as Vice President of the United Nations General Assembly, reflecting her extensive track record in diplomatic and political service.
Introduction to Saeed Mubarak Rashid Al Hajri
Saeed Al Hajri has served as Chairman of the Board of the Emirates Drug Company since June 2025, in addition to being Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade Affairs. Al Hajri possesses extensive experience in the fields of economics and investment, having obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lewis & Clark College in the United States. He also holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and previously completed the executive education program at Harvard Business School.
His professional career also includes prominent positions at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and chairing the Board of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, showcasing his strength in the fields of economics and investment in the region. Al Hajri was selected as one of the Top 250 Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum in 2007, and he currently serves as the UAE’s Sherpa in the BRICS group.
These new appointments, under the guidance and blessing of the President of the UAE, represent an important step towards supporting the ambitious vision of the UAE and motivating the executive level in the government to achieve national goals. The appointment of Lana Nusseibeh and Saeed Al Hajri reflects confidence in their capabilities and potential to lead efforts for change and development in the country.