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Federal Supreme Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Established | 2 December 1971 |
| Preceded by | Trucial States Council |
| Leadership | |
| Seats | 7 (one for each emirate) |
| Meeting place | |
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Federal Supreme Council (Arabic: المجلس الأعلى للاتحاد, lit. 'Supreme Council of the Union'), also known as the Supreme Council of Rulers,[1] is the highest constitutional authority in the United Arab Emirates, being the highest legislative and executive body.[2] It replaced the earlier Trucial States Council upon the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971[3] and establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation. It is the highest federal authority in terms of hierarchy in the five federal authorities prescribed in the Constitution followed by the president and the vice president, federal cabinet, Federal National Council and the federal judiciary. It is made up of the rulers of each of the Emirates of the United Arab Emirates.
- ^ Humaid, Dr Salem (2012). What do you know about the United Arab Emirates & Emirati Citizen ?. Al Mezmaah Studies Research Center. ISBN 978-9948-16-309-1.
- ^ "The Supreme Council - The Official Portal of the UAE Government". u.ae. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ Davidson, Christopher M. (2011). Abu Dhabi: Oil and Beyond. Hurst. ISBN 978-1-84904-153-9.