The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates, or Council of Ministers (Arabic: مجلس الوزراء), is the chief executive body of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) federal government.
Although not stated in the Constitution of the United Arab Emirates, the position of prime minister is nominally held by the ruler of Dubai.
The cabinet reports to the president of the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Supreme Council.
[1] The first cabinet was formed following the union of UAE as a federation on 9 December 1971.
[5] The main jurisdiction of the cabinet lies with standardising laws and coordination between the various emirates, in addition to exclusive jurisdiction over defence and foreign affairs, among others.