Biography of The New Ministers 2nd ADD

Mohammed Hussein Al Shaali, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs: Born in 1950, he obtained his Bachelor degree in management and economy from Beirut Arab University before joining the Foreign Ministry, where he served as Director of Arab World Department (1982-1985), ambassador to the UN and non-resident ambassador to Canada (1986-1987) where he also acted as the Country's representative to the Security Council. From 1992 to 1999, he was ambassador to Washington, and was later assigned as UAE Permanent Representative to the UN European Headquarters in Geneva. Al Shaali is married and father of five.

Abdul Rahman Mohammed Nassir Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development: Born in Sharjah in 1967, he graduated from UAE University in 1989 with a degree in accountancy and information systems.

He served as member of Emirates Media Incorporated from 2001 to 2006, member of Board of Trustees of Sultan Al Owais Cultural Foundation since 1992, board member of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2004, board member of Sharjah Islamic Bank since 1994, Board Chairman of Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (2004-2005), and board member of Emirates Real Estate Bank. A father of five, Al Owais is known for his cultural interests, notably Arab calligraphy and modern Arab plastic arts.

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