His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met on Thursday with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to review the UAE’s development priorities and strategic direction for the year ahead.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the launch of an authority that will be led exclusively by citizens to shape the nation's future.

The UAE has lowered the age of majority from 21 years to 18 years under a new law regarding civil transactions.