H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces changes to UAE ministries

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of the Ministry for Foreign Trade and renamed the Ministry of Economy under key changes to the government.

In a post on social media, Sheikh Mohammed said the decision was made after consulting UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi will be appointed Minister of Foreign Trade, and Ministry of Economy will be renamed as Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and headed by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri.

Sheikh Mohammed also added that the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence will have a vital role in decisions of the Cabinet, the Ministerial Development Council, and all boards of directors of federal entities and government companies, from January 2026.

"The goal is to conduct immediate analyses of decisions, provide technical advice and enhance the efficiency of government policies," Sheikh Mohammed wrote.

"The world is going through a comprehensive restructuring phase... scientifically, economically and socially... and our goal is to prepare today for the coming decades...

"Our goal is to ensure continued prosperity and a decent life for future generations," Sheikh Mohammed added.

الإخوة والأخوات .. بعد التشاور مع أخي رئيس الدولة حفظه الله واعتماده .. نعلن اليوم عن بعض التغييرات في حكومة دولة الإمارات كالتالي :

إنشاء وزارة للتجارة الخارجية في حكومة الإمارات وتعيين الدكتور ثاني الزيودي وزيراً للتجارة الخارجية، وتغيير اسم وزارة الاقتصاد لتكون وزارة…

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) June 20, 2025