Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, and Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice, today took the oath before His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed conveyed to the two new ministers greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and that His Highness the President affirmed his confidence that the two ministers will provide new support for the cabinet to help it perform its duties and achieve further progress and development in UAE.
Sheikh Mohammed gave directives to the two ministers to work hard and sincerely so as to contribute to all efforts to fulfill the ambitions of the nation and its people, and further bolster UAE's regional and international stature.
The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, seeks to achieve further development, growth and prosperity in all spheres based on the dedication shown by its sincere nationals who are the foundation of any national project that is in the service of the nation and its nationals, affirmed Sheikh Mohammed.
"Our country expects us to give more to the march of building and progress in which our country has made significant steps."
"Your have earned our confidence and we hope that you will keep in mind the service of the nation and nationals," Sheikh Mohammed told the new ministers.
Sheikh Mohammed thanked the former minister for the efforts they have made in the service of the nation.
On their part, the two ministers pledged to His Highness the President and the Vice-President that they will spare no effort in their service of the nation and its loyal people, and that they will honour the confidence put in them.
Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and other ministers attended the swearing-in ceremony.