Ahmed Al Sayegh/Image credit: MOFA website
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle.
The reshuffle confirms Ahmed Al Sayegh as Minister of Health and Prevention, while AbdulRahman bin Mohamed Al Owais will continue in his role as Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs.
Al Sayegh has served as Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since September 2018, leading the Ministry’s economic and commercial affairs portfolio with a focus on the UAE’s economic diversification strategy. He also managed bilateral relations with Asian nations and members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding investment opportunities.
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Beyond his ministerial responsibilities, Al Sayegh is a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a board member of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), Vice Chairman of Emirates Nature–WWF, and Co-Chair of the UAE-UK Business Council.
His previous leadership roles span both public and private sectors, including Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Chairman of Aldar Properties, Chairman of Masdar, Board Member of Etihad Airways Group, Board Member of Mubadala Investment Company, and Vice Chairman of First Gulf Bank. He also held senior positions at ADNOC and the Abu Dhabi Investment Company.
Al Sayegh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Lewis & Clark College in the United States.
