President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree for new ministerial appointments.
Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi will step in as the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security, while Saif Sultan Al Aryani will be Advisor at the Presidential Court.
The decree will be effective from the date of issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette, the national news agency WAM added.
UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a rain alert for most parts of the country, with increased showers forecast from Thursday evening.
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Storms forecast to intensify across UAE by Thursday
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
