Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Role / Field:

Ruler of Dubai, Vice President, and Prime Minister of the UAE.

Born:

1949-07-15

Century / Era:

1949s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم, romanized: Muḥammad bin Rāšid Āl Maktūm; born 15 July 1949) is an Emirati politician and royal. He 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. Under his leadership, Dubai became a global city. A number of government-owned enterprises have been launched, including the Emirates airline, DP World and the Jumeirah Group.

Career & Major Achievements

Mohammed oversaw the development of Palm Islands, the establishment of Burj Al Arab hotel and the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world since 2010. Mohammed is the absolute ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE, a position appointed by the president. Mohammed is an accomplished equestrian and the founder of both the Godolphin stable and Darley Racing, a thoroughbred breeding operation in six countries. In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160 km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship. Sheikh Mohammed is the third of four sons of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Al Maktoum family is Dubai's ruling family and descendants of the House of Al-Falasi, of which Mohammed is the tribal leader. His mother was Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, daughter of former ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. He grew up in a house without electricity. A hundred people or more lived there, including guards and maids. From the age of four, Mohammed was privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1949 (1949-07-15): Birth of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — Ruler of Dubai, Vice President, and Prime Minister of the UAE.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — 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.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Mohammed oversaw the development of Palm Islands, the establishment of Burj Al Arab hotel and the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world since 2010.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160 km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship.

Notable Quotes by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

“The planet was chosen for its "epic challenge," saying it would benefit the Emirati economy.” (2015)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

True or False: “Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum oversaw the development of the Burj Khalifa, which became the world's tallest building in 2010.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The Wikipedia extract confirms that he oversaw the establishment of the Burj Khalifa and that it was the tallest building in the world since 2010.

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