UAE: MBZ on the appointment of Sheikh Hamdan as defense minister

Sheikh Hamdan was also named as one of the UAE’s deputy prime ministers.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

• The role of Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) in the appointment
• The motives behind the appointment

The note also highlights the relationship between the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hamdan.