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Sheikh Mohammed Issues Decision Forming Board of Dubai Economic Security Centre

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decision No. (24) of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Economic Security Centre of Dubai. Talal Humaid Belhoul was appointed Chairman, with Awad Hader Al Muhairi serving as Vice Chairman. The decree came into legal effect immediately upon its issuance.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Issuing authority
Ruler of Dubai
Jurisdiction
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 12, 2026
Effective date
October 12, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Decision No. (24) of 2026
Official source
www.wam.ae
Illustration: Exterior architectural view of modern corporate and government office buildings in the Dubai International Financial Centre area under a
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Decision No. (24) of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Economic Security Centre of Dubai, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

Under the decision, Talal Humaid Belhoul was appointed Chairman of the Board, while Awad Hader Al Muhairi was named Vice Chairman. Other appointed board members include Tamim Mohammed Al Muhairi, Dr. Riyadh Mohammed Belhoul, Saif Obaid Al Mansouri, Faisal Mohammed Al Awadhi, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre.

The decision took effect immediately upon issuance and is slated for publication in the Official Gazette. The Centre operates as a regulatory and security oversight body tasked with safeguarding commercial, financial, and business integrity in Dubai.

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