Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a decree on September 30, 2026, reconstituting the emirate’s Supreme Committee of Fiscal Policy under the leadership of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Decree Restructures Fiscal Policy Leadership in Dubai
The leadership overhaul comes via Decree No. (24) of 2026, signed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai. The legislative action realigns the command structure of the emirate’s financial policy committee, placing Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum at the helm as chairman of the body.
Official channels broke the news on September 30, 2026, with the Dubai Government Media Office publishing the announcement. The decree takes effect immediately upon its issuance and is scheduled for publication in the Official Gazette.
Committee Roster and Governance Roles
Alongside Sheikh Ahmed’s appointment as chairman, the newly restructured committee brings together administrators to manage the emirate’s fiscal strategy. The decree designated Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh as the vice chairman of the committee.
The governing body rounds out its membership with two additional appointments. Both Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer and Essa Abdulfattah Kazim hold seats as members of the Supreme Committee of Fiscal Policy, completing the four-person leadership lineup established under the 2026 decree.
Institutional Leadership Background of the Chairman
Sheikh Ahmed brings a portfolio of civil aviation and corporate leadership to his chairmanship. Beyond heading the fiscal policy committee, he serves as the president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, chairman of Dubai Airports, and the supreme chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
