Historical Figure
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
b. 1949
Emirati royal and politician (born 1949)
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Biography
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is an Emirati politician and royal who is the current ruler of Dubai, and serves as the vice president and prime minister of the UAE. Mohammed succeeded his brother Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum as UAE vice president, UAE prime minister, and ruler of Dubai following the latter's death in 2006.
Timeline
The story of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, told in moments.
Appointed Minister of Defence of the newly formed United Arab Emirates at 22. Dubai is one of seven emirates that federate. His family has run the emirate since 1833. He begins imagining something larger.
Becomes ruler of Dubai after his brother's death. He'd already been running things for years. Under his rule, Dubai builds the world's tallest building, the largest shopping mall, artificial islands visible from space. The city becomes a global brand.
A UK court finds he orchestrated the abduction of two of his daughters and conducted a campaign of intimidation against his ex-wife Princess Haya. He's also a published poet and one of the world's most successful racehorse owners. The contradictions are enormous.
In Their Own Words (12)
There is a wide knowledge gap between us and the developed world in the West and in Asia. Our only choice is to bridge this gap as quickly as possible, because our age is defined by knowledge.
Quoted in John Leyne, "Dubai ruler in vast charity gift," BBC News (2007-05-19), 2007
Our aid has humanitarian objectives only; it is never governed by politics or limited by the geography, race, color or religion of the beneficiary.
Quotes on Philanthropy, , sheikhmohammed.ae.
We strive to eradicate the commercial borders and obstacles between Arab countries so that we may achieve the dream of economic unity because political unity amongst Arabs has become a distant fantasy.
Leadership & Success quotes, , sheikhmohammed.ae.
We do not hesitate to help and support the brother, the ill-fated friend or the needy wherever they are. This is our message to the world, and this is the United Arab Emirates.
Quotes on Philanthropy, , sheikhmohammed.ae.
We should always be practical, realistic and optimistic.
Quotes on Life and its challenges, , sheikhmohammed.ae.
Artifacts (15)
Spirit of the Union:: Lecture on the Occasion of the United Arab Emirates 40th National Day
The English version of the book 'Spirit of the Union,' which documents an important era in the history of the UAE as narrated by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and...
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nd Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass performed their 2006 protest song "The Government Totally Sucks". Black said to the audience beforehand, "We haven't played it for years, because it just never felt...
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