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"The
Supreme Council of the UAE, comprising the hereditary rulers of the seven
emirates, is the highest federal authority. It is responsible for general
policy matters involving communications, education, defence, foreign
affairs and development, and for ratifying federal laws. The President, HH
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, who is also Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the
Vice-President and Prime Minister is HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Ruler
of Dubai, are elected by the Supreme Council from among its members. The Federal Council of Ministers, responsible to the Supreme Council, has executive authority to initiate and implement laws. The Federal National Council is a consultative assembly of 40 representatives who are appointed for two years by the individual emirates. The council monitors and debates government policy but has no power of veto." Source Dubai Explorer Abu Dhabi and Dubai emirates contribute about 50% of the Federal Budget with Abu Dhabi contributing approximately 90% of this. Other Emirates contribute minimal amounts. The other funding comes from Semi Govt profit making instrumentalities such as Etisalat ( Emirates Telecommunications)
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