Khalifa Saeed Suleiman takes on new role in UAE Cabinet

Saturday, 27 February 2021 14:35

By ARN News Staff

Khalifa Saeed Suleiman will serve as head of ceremonies for the Vice President and Prime Minister with the rank of Minister.

The changes were announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Twitter.

Sheikh Mohammed said his position will have the rank of a minister and he will be a "key member" of his team.

كما صدر اليوم أيضا مرسوم بتعيين الأخ خليفة سعيد سليمان رئيساً لمراسم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء بدرجة وزير .. الأخ خليفة عضو رئيسي في فريقي... وفقهم الله جميعاً لخدمة البلاد والعباد ..
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 27, 2021

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