Abdulrahman Al Ansari examines the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to create two unique new government positions, in order to drive the country forward.
The BBC recently reported that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has announced major changes to the country’s government. Sheikh Mohammed has said that several of the UAE’s ministries will be merged and that the Emirates will start outsourcing most of its government services.
Announcing the changes at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed said: “Governments must be flexible. We don't need more ministries, but more ministers capable of dealing with change… We want a young and flexible government that will fulfil our youth's aspirations and achieve our people's ambitions.”
