Global Outlook

 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the third president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, has appointed Staff Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei as Chief of Staff of the country’s Armed Forces. Sheikh Mohamed also issued a Federal Decree on Tuesday appointing Staff Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei as Chief of Staff and Hamad Al Rumaithi as a Military Affairs Adviser to the UAE President. Earlier, Lt Gen Al Mazrouei served as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and Lt Gen Al Rumaithi served as Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces . Last year, Al Rumaithi was honoured with the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Military Order for his contribution to the Armed Forces. The late President, Sheikh Khalifa, honoured him in May 2022. While speaking to mark the 46th Armed Forces Unification Day on May 6 2022, the late President of the UAE appreciated the contribution of Lt Gen Al Rumaithi. Sheikh Khalifa also paid tribute to those who served the nation.  Sheikh Mohammed bin Ra...