Nine senior govt officials sacked after Dubai ruler holds impromptu office inspection

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum conducted an unannounced inspection of some government offices and found out that some top employees were absent. According to local media reports, the inspection was to send a message.

The Sheikh is seen casually moving around a deserted office with empty seats, picking up a book and flicking through it.

The next day, the retirement of nine members of Dubai Municipality's executive management, including directors and assistant director-generals in departments such as legal affairs and planning, was announced.

Sheikh Mohammed reportedly thanked the nine retired officials for their service but said he wanted to allow a new generation of young leaders to take control and provide top-quality services to the public.