Under the guidance and blessing of the President of the State, Mohammed bin Rashid announced a cabinet reshuffle in the UAE government. This reshuffle includes the appointment of Ahmed Al-Sayegh as Minister of Health, a decision approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The aim of the reshuffle is to enhance and improve the efficiency of health services in the country, reflecting the leadership’s commitment to developing the governmental system.
Details of the Cabinet Reshuffle
In a post on the platform “X,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State and Prime Minister, stated: “Brothers and sisters, after the approval of my brother, the President of the State, may God protect him, we announce today the appointment of brother Ahmed Al-Sayegh as Minister of Health in the UAE. We are grateful for the service of the esteemed brother Abdul Rahman Al Owais in the Ministry of Health over the past years, which have seen continuous changes to develop the federal health system. Brother Abdul Rahman Al Owais will continue with us in the UAE government as Minister of State for National Council Affairs. Wishing them both success in fulfilling their governmental duties, and wishing all national work teams in the United Arab Emirates continued success.” This statement reflects the importance of the cabinet reshuffle and its anticipated impact on the future of public health in the UAE.
Ahmed Al-Sayegh: A Distinguished Career
Ahmed bin Ali Mohammed Al-Sayegh, who has been appointed Minister of Health and Community Protection, has a background that spans years of experience in various government sectors. Since September 2018, Al-Sayegh has held the position of Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was responsible for economic and trade affairs. He played a key role in formulating and implementing the country’s economic diversification plan, in addition to managing relationships with Asian countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Al-Sayegh has exceptional skills in enhancing strategic partnerships and opening up investment opportunities.
Previous Positions and Achievements
Al-Sayegh has a rich history of leadership positions, including his role as a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and his membership in the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). He also served as Chairman of the Board of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Aldar Properties, along with significant positions in Mubadala Group and First Gulf Bank, reflecting his extensive influence in the national economy.
With his educational background, having obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Lewis & Clark College in the United States, Al-Sayegh possesses unique experience that qualifies him to address the future challenges facing the health of the Emirati community.
This step comes under the guidance and blessing of the President of the State, as part of the UAE government’s efforts to achieve national developmental goals. The new cabinet reshuffle reflects the leadership’s vision to enhance and elevate health services in the future.