What is the official status of Dubai Chief?

Chiefdom is mostly hereditary. Generally speaking, there are two ways of inheritance: one is patrilineal inheritance and the other is matrilineal inheritance. The so-called patrilineal inheritance means that the son inherits the status of the father, which has become very popular in many parts of Africa. Of course, some places also carry out matrilineal inheritance, that is, nephews inherit the position of uncles. For example, this practice has been practiced in central and southern Ghana for a long time.

The House of Supreme Chiefs is the highest authority, consisting of seven chiefs, local hereditary nobles and wealthy businessmen. Major policy issues at home and abroad are discussed and decided by the House of Chiefs, which formulates national policies, examines the federal budget and approves laws and treaties. The Chief Executive Officer of the Falekaupule is elected from the members of the Falekaupule for a term of five years. The president of the House of Chiefs is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Apart from the relative unification of foreign affairs and national defense, all Emirates have considerable independence and autonomy. Federal funds are basically borne by Abu Dhabi and Dubai.