“We are building a new reality for our people, a new future for our children, and a new model of development.”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum
January 4, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum were crowned as a Ruler of Dubai, Vice President, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of United Arab of Emirates, After the passing of his late brother Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid in 2006.
Under his governance and leadership, Dubai continue to thrive, emerged and surpasses many nation . For 17 years under his care, from a small Region, Dubai became one of the strongest, safe and best city in the world to live in. His Highness is an absolute leader, philanthropist and visionary, putting the country’s name on the Top of the List, a fast growing country and a hub in terms of tourism, finance, commerce and various industries across the globe.
HH Sheikh Mohammed learned from his father what the IN-Service means and true Leadership to its people and community. It was his father Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed, visioned and turned the small fishing town to regional commercial centre first, and he follow the vision. His Father’s First Vision for the country still emerged until now , from an airstrip and now became the world’s hub and most busiest Airport across the globe.
In this 17 years of ruling, Dubai became a home of most ICONIC and Marvelous Landmarks from building and constructions, beautification , education, Hospitals, to man made island, to the most beautiful piece of architectural design that always top on the line. Namely such as the Three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Deira, Jebel Ali Palm) , The World, Burj AL Arab, Burj Khalifa , Dubai Mall & Mall of Emirates , Ain Dubai, Museum of the Future, EXPO and LOVE Lake, Mohammed bin Rashid Library, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, Universities, LandMarks Arenas and marvelous recreational activities and parks around the Region. One of his pride that make Dubai the best city is the Transportation Accessibility namely the Dubai Metro, Trams, Monotrail, and Roads development and keep widening are always on point. It is also became the hub in hosting global events like the World Expo, Supercup, Dubai World Cup, Rugby 7 and the upcoming Cop28.
Despite all of this mesmerizing achievements, grandeurs infrastructure and construction that skyrocketed in the region , His Highnesses most high position is always the well being of his People and Netizens. More recently, HH Sheikh Mohammed ensured Dubai recovered from Covid-19 faster than most countries. He is also dedicated to helping those most in need. In 2003, Sheikh Mohammed established the International Humanitarian City, which is now an important global logistics hub for humanitarian aid.
HH highness vision continues and lots of projects are on the line waiting to unleash.
“The worst things to affect a human being are vanity, megalomania, the belief in one’s own power and his dependence on his limited mortal strength,”
-Sheikh Mohammed wrote in a book about his life, My Story: 50 Stories in 50 years, published this year. Wam-
“A true leader does not derive power from his position, but from his ethics, from people’s love for him, and from his knowledge, education and excellence in his field of work.
” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
“The first responsibility of a leader is to make his people happy and then to provide them with the required security, stability, comfort, progress and development.”
Rare Photos of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid (photo credited tot he owner)
HH Sheikh Mohammed Early Years
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid an absolute leader of all time in history. Born on July 15, 1959. The third son of late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. At early 20’s he was appointed as Head of Dubai Police and Dubai Defence Force (which later became part of Union Defence Force). At 22 (2nd December 1971 – the first Union of the Emirates ) he became the first Minister of Defence.
On 3rd January 1995, He was appointed as Crown Prince of Dubai together with his brother Sheikh Hamdan under the ruling given to their late Brother HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid (former Ruler of Dubai).
Some of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Words of Wisdom to Ponder :
“The best time for a man is the time he spends with his family.”
“It does not matter what your title is, it’s about what you do.”
“The race for excellence has no finish line.”
“An easy life does not make men, nor does it build nations. Challenges make men, and it is these men who build nations.”
“Those who neglect the new will remain at the back of the line; those who wait for luck to make things happen will be disappointed.”
“I learn from the youngest and am still at the beginning of the road with no arrogance.”
“Time is limited and the dream is boundless; therefore I am always in a hurry.”
“Honesty is the road to success.”
“It does not matter what your title is, it’s about what you do.”
“He who wants to advance should always look ahead.”
“We have never been, nor ever will be among those who rest on their laurels; nor those who obsess on their success; nor those who believe that the march forward will continue automatically.”