By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Nov. 2 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has named Mohammed bin Al Dhaen Al Hamili oil minister, succeeding Obeid bin Saif Al Nasseri in a cabinet reshuffle approved by Supreme Council President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan, ruler of Abu Dhabi.
The changes—the first in 7 years—merged the electricity, water, and oil ministries under one department to be directed by Al-Hamili as the new energy minister, reported the Emirates News Agency.
Hamili was the UAE's governor in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during 1994-2002. He also served as chairman of the National Gas Shipping Co. and the Abu Dhabi National Tanker Co.
The UAE has said that it will continue to cooperate with efforts to stabilize world oil markets and meet rising demand under the new energy minister.
