UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Major-General Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as the Chairman of the State Security Department at the level of Minister, with effect from today.
Sheikh Khalifa also issued a federal decree, appointing H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan as National Security Advisor who will report directly to the Chairman of the Supreme Council for National Security.
Both decrees will be effective from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette, UAE national news agency WAM reported.