Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Emir of Dubai Emirate

Date of Birth: 15-Jul-1949

Place of Birth: Al Shindagha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Profession: businessperson, poet, politician

Nationality: United Arab Emirates

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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About Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: ???? ?? ???? ?? ??????; Mu?ammad bin Rashid al Maktum; born 15 July 1949) is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
  • Since his accession in 2006, after the death of his brother Sheikh Maktoum, he has undertaken reforms in the UAE's government, starting with the UAE Federal Government Strategy in April 2007.
  • In 2010, he launched the UAE vision 2021 with the aim of making the UAE 'one of the best countries in the world' by 2021.He is responsible for the growth of Dubai into a global city, as well as the launch of a number of major enterprises including Emirates Airline, DP World, and the Jumeirah Group.
  • Many of these are held by Dubai Holding, a company with multi-diversified businesses and investments.
  • Sheikh Mohammed has overseen the development of numerous projects in Dubai including the creation of a technology park and a free economic zone, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, the Dubai International Finance Centre, the Palm Islands and the Burj Al Arab hotel.
  • He also drove the construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.A keen equestrian, he is the founder of the Maktoum family-owned Godolphin racing stable and the owner of Darley, a thoroughbred breeding operation with operations in six countries.
  • In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160 km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship.He is a recognised poet in his native Arabic.
  • He shares a close and friendly relationship with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

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