Federal Supreme Council
Federal Supreme Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 2 December 1971 |
| Preceded by | Trucial States Council |
| Leadership | |
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan since 14 May 2022 | |
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum since 5 January 2006 | |
Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan since 29 March 2023 | |
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum since 11 February 2006 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 7 (one for each emirate) |
Political groups |
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| Elections | |
| None | |
| Meeting place | |
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Federal Supreme Council (Arabic: المجلس الأعلى للاتحاد, lit. 'Supreme Council of the Union'), also known as the Supreme Council of Rulers, is the highest constitutional authority in the United Arab Emirates, being the highest legislative and executive body. It is made up of the de facto rulers of each of the nation's seven constituent polities: the Emirates of the United Arab Emirates. It replaced the earlier Trucial States Council upon the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971 and establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation. It is the highest organ of national government in the hierarchy of five federal authorities prescribed in the Constitution: Federal Supreme Council; president and vice president; federal cabinet; Federal National Council; and federal judiciary.