President Sheikh Mohamed stresses role of family as new minister sworn in

Sana Suhail is the UAE’s first Minister of Family

President Sheikh Mohamed, arrives at Qasr Al Watan to attend the oath ceremony for Sana Suhail, who has been appointed as UAE Minister of Family. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for the oath ceremony. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, also attended the ceremony. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Also in attendance was Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid during the ceremony. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with the newly appointed minister, Ms Suhail. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Ms Suhail has worked in sectors related to early childhood, family, supporting people of determination and more across her career in the UAE government, said Sheikh Mohammed. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohammed said the new ministry would develop legislation, policies and programmes to promote and empower families. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Saif during the ceremony. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, Adviser to the UAE President and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, attend the ceremony. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Dr Ahmed Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, and Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Development, follow proceedings. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, and Abdulrahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, and Minister of State for FNC Affairs, attend the ceremony. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court and other sheikhs and senior officials during the ceremony. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed said the establishment of a Ministry of Family reflects the importance given to traditional values in the Emirates as Sana Suhail took the constitutional oath to serve as the inaugural minister of the new department.

Sana Suhail took the oath in front of the President, as well as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

During the ceremony at Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Watan, Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Ms Suhail on her new position and wished her success in fulfilling her responsibilities, state news agency Wam reported.

He said 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.

Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the importance of family-related matters in the government’s agenda.

Speaking about Ms Suhail’s appointment while announcing the creation of the new department on Sunday, Sheikh Mohammed said: “She has previously worked in sectors related to early childhood, family, supporting people of determination and more across her career in the UAE government.

“Family is a national priority. It is the cornerstone of our future and the nation’s future. The UAE President stressed previously at recent annual meetings the importance of working on comprehensive national programmes to increase the formation of families in the country, enable its growth, empower it, ensure its cohesion and stability and improve fertility rates.”