ABU DHABI,
(WAM) — Her Excellency Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, the newly appointed Minister of Family, took the constitutional oath before President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
This appointment is part of the recent cabinet reshuffle that established the Ministry of Family.
During the swearing-in ceremony held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed congratulated Her Excellency Sana bint Mohammed Suhail on her new position, wishing her success in fulfilling her responsibilities to serve the interests of the community and the nation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasised that the creation of the Ministry of Family reflects the UAE’s deep commitment to family stability and its role in the comprehensive development strategy and vision for the future. He further highlighted that the family serves as the foundational institution for instilling values, principles, and national identity, making it a cornerstone of societal strength and comprehensive national security.
In turn, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid highlighted the centrality of family-related matters in the UAE government’s agenda, through empowering Emirati families and launching policies, initiatives, and projects to ensure their stability and well-being are top priorities for the UAE government.
His Highness added that a strong and cohesive Emirati family is the foundation for achieving all our national goals.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; several Sheikhs, ministers, and senior officials.
