Dubai – Masaader News
January 4, 2020, marks the 14th anniversary of the rule of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
On January 4, 2006, Shaikh Mohammed became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of his brother Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
On January 5, 2006, members of the UAE Supreme Council elected Shaikh Mohammed as the Vice President of the UAE.
On February 11 in 2006, UAE President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan nominated Shaikh Mohammed as Prime Minister of the UAE.
Shaikh Mohammed and the members of his Cabinet took their oaths before Shaikh Khalifa at Al Bateen Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Shaikh Mohammed’s ambitious vision is considered the catalyst for most of Dubai’s pioneering projects and initiatives. His vision is integrated and comprehensive and is focused on sustainable development.
The people’s happiness and the UAE’s prosperity remain top priorities for the pioneering ruler of Dubai.
In September 2008, Sheikh Mohammed launched Noor Dubai, an international initiative aimed at treating and providing health services to people suffering from treatable blindness and visual impairment in developing countries.
Over the years, Sheikh Mohammed has launched many philanthropic initiatives to help disadvantaged people across the world.