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Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, led the first UAE Cabinet, formed on 9 December 1971. He was Ruler of Dubai from 1990 to 2006 and was succeeded by his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

Updated October 2026 · Facts checked 22 October 2026

Led the first UAE Cabinet
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Led the first UAE Cabinet
Became Ruler of Dubai
19902
Became Ruler of Dubai

Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic الشيخ مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم
First Cabinet Formed on 9 December 1971
Ruler of Dubai 1990 to 2006

Source: UAE Government Portal: The UAE Cabinet; Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: The ruling family of Dubai1,2

The first Cabinet

The UAE Cabinet is the executive branch of the federation. The first Cabinet was formed under Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum on 9 December 1971, a week after the Union.1

Ruler of Dubai

Sheikh Maktoum succeeded his father as Ruler of Dubai in 1990 and ruled until 2006, when his brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid succeeded him.2,3

Sources

  1. UAE Government Portal: The UAE Cabinet
  2. Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: The ruling family of Dubai
  3. UAE Government Portal: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.

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