Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has appointed a second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has appointed a second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has appointed a second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has appointed a second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid appoints second Deputy Ruler of Dubai


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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday appointed Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed as Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, who was already Deputy Ruler, becomes the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

The appointments were made by Sheikh Mohammed in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai.

Both leaders start their new roles effective immediately, the Dubai Media office said.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed is chairman of Dubai Media Council.

Sheikh Maktoum also serves as the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, the new Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, the new Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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