H.H. Sheikh Mohammed renames Ministerial Development Council

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 16:05

By ARN News Staff

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has renamed Ministerial Development Council as Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, will chair the council.

The key functions of the Council will include driving the shift toward adopting Agentic- Al for autonomous execution and decision-making across federal government work. It will also look at advancing the efficiency of implementing government policies, legislation, strategies, plans and services through advanced AI.

The Council will also review policies, legislation and strategies submitted by ministries and federal entities and submit recommendations to the Cabinet.

Mohammed bin Rashid renames the Ministerial Development Council as the "Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development" chaired by Mansour bin Zayed pic.twitter.com/6joMOxqmzG
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) April 28, 2026

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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed renames Ministerial Development Council
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has renamed Ministerial Development Council as Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development.
Dubai establishes framework to boost consumer rights in aviation sector
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has taken major steps to boost consumer protection by establishing a regulatory framework that outlines the rights and responsibilities of passengers, airlines and licensed travel agents.
Abu Dhabi hosts daily flag ceremony to honour martyrs
The Fallen Heroes’ Affairs Office has organised a daily 'Salute the Flag' ceremony at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi as a tribute to the nation’s martyrs and a reflection of its loyalty and appreciation.

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