Marking the 17th Anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed’s Accession Day
Key Takeaways:
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, has ruled Dubai for the past 17 years.
- Sheikh Mohammed succeeded his big brother Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as ruler of Dubai on January 4, 2006, following the latter’s demise.
His Majesty Ruler of Dubai for the past 17 years has been Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and also Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.
His Highness is a remarkable man with a vision that is best characterised as foresight. He has amazed people worldwide and motivated countless individuals in the UAE and elsewhere.
Sheikh Mohammed’s accomplishments epitomise true leadership, from giving life to having the best government in the world to creating the most beautiful city and leading the Arab world in the race to explore space.
On January 4, 2006, Sheikh Mohammed succeeded his big brother Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as Ruler of Dubai after the latter’s passing.
Dubai has transformed into a major international hub for trade, tourism, aviation, finance, and commerce during his 17 years in power.
The emirate has undergone a remarkable transformation, beginning with the Burj Khalifa. This towering structure has come to symbolise Dubai, continuing with outstanding initiatives like Dubai Marina, Dubai Metro, and countless others.
A nice vision
Sheikh Mohammed unveiled the UAE Vision 2021, the first federal strategy, in 2009 to make the United Arab Emirates one of the best nations on earth.
His Highness never lost sight of the humane side of the UAE, even though infrastructure was at one end of the spectrum. Sheikh Mohammed’s unwavering zeal is why Dubai supports many charitable causes, helps those in need, and establishes numerous organisations to deliver humanitarian aid.
His numerous foundations carry out charitable activities through Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity, and several other organisations. A significant global logistics hub for emergency and also humanitarian aid and relief is the International Humanitarian City.
Proactive strategy
There is optimism and hope for the upcoming stage of development under Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership as we sprint into a new year.
He outlined the UAE’s top five priorities for the year on January 2 during the first Cabinet meeting of 2023.
His Highness stated that the UAE’s priorities would be strengthening its sense of national identity, promoting environmental protection and sustainability, expanding global economic ties, and developing the education sector.
The UAE’s commitments continue to centre on addressing the climate emergency. All eyes are now focused on COP28, the most significant environmental event of 2023, following the safe as well as the, successful staging of Expo 2020 Dubai, which drew visitors from all over the world.
In November, Dubai will once more be the centre of attention. For COP28, heads of state from all over the world will assemble in Dubai to find solutions to one of the planet’s most urgent issues: climate change.
One cannot help but be truly inspired by Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership and also his lifelong quest to make the people happy when one observes the advancements of the emirate and the country.
