Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.. 18 years of assuming the helm of an exceptional leader with an advanced vision

Today, the UAE celebrates the eighteenth anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. He is the leader who developed an advanced plan that advanced the UAE high and made the city of Dubai take second place in the smart cities in the Middle East, according to what... Published by the Smart Cities Index of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the first place in smart cities also went to the UAE in Abu Dhabi, which proves the mature plans of this leader.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President of the UAE, and Prime Minister On January 4, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum assumed the rule of the Emirate of Dubai, after the passing of his brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

On January 5, 2006, Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council, Rulers of the Emirates, elected him as Vice President of the State, and approved the proposal of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to assign His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as Prime Minister and to form a new government, the formation of which was announced on the ninth of January 2006. February 2006.

He was appointed Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Prime Minister on February 11, 2006, until today.

The career of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum “A man of the people and for the people,” this is how the career of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum can be summarized, who contributed, through his wisdom and wise leadership, to putting the UAE on the international map and making it a hub for business, tourism and decent living.

He regularly launches dialogue and advisory sessions online or directly with the public and members of his government. Sheikh Mohammed has a large base of followers on his official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He is considered one of the pioneers in applying electronic participation, and His Highness answers in online dialogue sessions.

One of his most prominent sayings is: “What leads people towards development is not material abundance but ambition, great ambition. We are human beings, and we are moved by inspiration and ambition more than anything else.”

Achievements of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid The pace of achievements has accelerated and initiatives have multiplied since His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum assumed his duties as Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai .

The year 2007 witnessed unique achievements by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the local and regional levels. On April 17, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum revealed the features of the UAE government’s strategy, which set among its goals the achievement of sustainable development in all regions of the country. Investing federal resources more effectively, in addition to ensuring the greatest degree of follow-up, accountability, and transparency in the work of the various agencies.

In 2010, the UAE government launched the UAE Vision 2021, which charts the next stage of the UAE’s journey until 2021, and aims for the UAE to be among the best countries in the world by the golden jubilee of the Union in 2021.

In 2014, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the seven-year “National Agenda” in order to direct efforts towards achieving the UAE Vision 2021.

In order for the UAE to be the best country in the world by the centenary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness launched the UAE Centennial 2071, which is a comprehensive, long-term vision that extends over five decades, and constitutes a clear map for long-term government work to enhance the country’s reputation.

In the second half of 2021, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced a new methodology for government work, with the aim of accelerating achievements and setting priorities.

Sheikh Mohammed institutions and awards The Sheikh launched several institutions and awards of a charitable nature, aiming to raise the standard of living of individuals locally and regionally, by providing basic facilities and services such as health, housing, education, work, and others.

Charitable activities and works institutions

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable and Humanitarian Establishment

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives

Institutions concerned with health matters

Nour Dubai

Suqia Emirates

educational institutions

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation

Mohammed bin Rashid College of Government

Dubai Cares

Cultural institutions

Dubai Cultural Intelligence - Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Cultural Communication

Sheikh Mohammed also launched many awards to promote excellence and creativity in various fields. Among those awards are:

Arab Journalism Award

Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Supporters of the Arts

Arab Award for Social Media

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s support for Palestine The Sheikh always stands by Palestine and the people of Gaza, as he directed urgent aid to the Palestinians in the amount of 50 million dirhams, through the global initiatives of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in light of the difficult humanitarian conditions that the Palestinians are going through .

This initiative comes within the continuous efforts made by the UAE to provide relief supplies to the brotherly Palestinian people in light of the difficult humanitarian conditions they are going through .