UAE President appoints Secretary-General of National Media Authority

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 17:42

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi as the Secretary-General of the National Media Authority with the rank of a Ministry Under-Secretary.

Dr. Al Kaabi has previously served as the Director-General of the National Media Office, and Under-Secretary of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, in addition to several senior positions in the Abu Dhabi government.

UAE President issues Federal Decree appointing Jamal Al Kaabi as Secretary-General of National Media Authority#WamNews https://t.co/eoXDrH218k pic.twitter.com/a2Rcwn9Bve
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