<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, celebrates his 42nd birthday today, which is an occasion to celebrate his rich career and achievements in serving the Emirate of Dubai.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed: A distinguished journey in serving Dubai</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1290/1549;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2238b641-f636-4c44-92de-ea5b37ae313f.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Since his appointment as Crown Prince in 2008, Sheikh Hamdan has been known for his forward-looking vision and leadership of numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing Dubai’s position as one of the most advanced and innovative cities in the world.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sheikh Hamdan is also distinguished by his personal follow-up of progress in various vital sectors, such as the economy, education and technology, which made him a model of a modern leader committed to the welfare of his society.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Young leadership with an ambitious vision</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1290/1574;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/55a20d91-e6ca-4a75-ad80-0651f6318ec3.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sheikh Hamdan, or “Fazza” as he is called, is known for his great love of communicating with citizens and youth, as he is keen to follow their opinions and interests through social media, in addition to participating with them in community and sports initiatives.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sheikh Hamdan has led many young and ambitious initiatives, and has overseen development plans for major projects such as “Smart Dubai” and “Dubai for the Future”, reflecting his proactive vision and readiness to face future challenges with dynamism and determination.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Passion for sports and love for heritage</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1290/1578;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2bd8e36b-97b3-4a29-af81-55a562ff56c0.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sheikh Hamdan is known for his great passion for sports and his interest in various physical activities such as horse racing, cycling, and endurance sports.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He is also known for his love of Emirati heritage and traditions, as he regularly participates in cultural events that reflect the depth of Emirati heritage.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> His passion for sports and social interaction has made him a role model for young people, as he seeks through his participation in various activities to inspire new generations to preserve cultural identity and develop themselves.<br></p>