Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation since February 9, 2006, United Arab Emirates.

He has been Deputy Prime Minister since July 14, 2024, a member of the National Security Council, Vice Chairman of the Permanent Border Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Foundation for Youth Development , Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development , and a member The Council of the National Defense College , Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy , Chairman of the Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council , and Chairman of the Supreme National Committee to Supervise the Preparations for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

He joined the federal government as Minister of Information and Culture between 1997 and 2006. He also assumed the presidency of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Media Corporation in 1999, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Media Council between 2006 and 2008. He also headed the UAE Football Association and served as Undersecretary of the Ministry Media and culture.”

He was awarded the "Order of the Union" by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in February 2024, for his role in the success of organizing the United Nations Climate Change Conference "COP28", which was hosted by the UAE.

He holds a BA in Political Science in 1995 from the United Arab Emirates University .