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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born July 15, 1949), is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and constitutional monarch of Dubai.
His senior wife is Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum whom he married in 1979.
His best-known junior wife is HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, daughter of King Hussein of Jordan and half-sister of current King Abdullah II of Jordan, whom he married on April 10, 2004, and with whom he has two children, a daughter, Al-Jalila, born December 2, 2007 and a son, Zayed, born January 7, 2012. Sheikh Mohammed announced the arrival of his son Zayed on Twitter.
Sheikh Mohammed has 23 officially acknowledged children, nine sons and fourteen daughters, of whom four daughters married into Middle East royalties
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Khaleej Times
April 25, 2018
It is not uncommon for Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, ... In 2016, he along with his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler ofÃâà...
Khaleej Times
April 24, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has issued Resolution No. 14 of 2018 concerning the announcement of public holidays in the Emirate of Dubai. The resolution stipulates that the Department of HumanÃâà...
gulfnews.com
April 24, 2018
Dubai Future Foundation CEO Belhoul added: "The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Accelerated Research embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai when it comes to the strategic value of foresightÃâà...
Khaleej Times
April 23, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. 16 of 2018 renaming the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for distinguished academic performance as the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum FoundationÃâà...
The New Indian Express
April 21, 2018
MALAPPURAM: The wedding of Rashid Aslam from Kalpakanchery near Tirur had a very special guest. The ceremony, held in the first week of April at the Dubai World Trade Centre, was attended by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and it grabbed headlinesÃâà...
ZAWYA
April 15, 2018
DUBAI: Investors' trust in the UAE business environment reflects the country's resilient and diversified economy, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirming that the UAE boasts a unique model of economic development thatÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
April 15, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has arrived at the King Abdulaziz Air Base, in Dharan, leading the UAE delegation to the 29th Arab Summit, due to start tomorrow in the Saudi city of Dammam. Prince Saud bin Nayef bin AbdulÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
April 13, 2018
Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended a lunch banquet hosted by Sultan bin Ali alSabousi, in honor of His Highness. Crown Prince of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, andÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
April 11, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received today the Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, Christopher A. Wray. H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, was alsoÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
April 2, 2018
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said that enhancing advanced sciences environment in the UAE is the best investment in building the future, and key tool to implement creative ideas. His Highness' remarks were made as heÃâà...
Gulf Today
April 2, 2018
DUBAI: UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum accompanied by Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited theÃâà...
Gulf Today
April 2, 2018
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has offered his condolences on ... While visiting the mourning majlis at Zakher area in Al Ain, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince ofÃâà...
Helsinki Times
April 1, 2018
In a statement to Detained in Dubai, Tiina recounted her role in the escape of Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum, the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and prime minister of the UAE; and the terrifying events that followed. Tiina accompanied Latifa aboard the yacht ofÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
March 30, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai attended this evening a ceremony to honour winners of the 2nd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Horse Racing Excellence Awards for 2017. The ceremony was also attended byÃâà...
The National
March 27, 2018
The Dubai Future Foundation on Monday announced the signing of deals with several major international firms to support the initiative launched in October last year by Vice President and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Among the other companies is Oracle, SAP,Ãâà...
Emirates 24|7
March 26, 2018
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. 09 of 2018 forming the Board of Trustees of the British University in Dubai, BUiD. The Board is chaired by the Chairman of Dubai Civil AviationÃâà...
The Independent
March 23, 2018
The brainchild of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the UAE's Prime Minister and the Emir of Dubai, it may be a purpose-built “creative community” modelled on Shoreditch and New York's Meatpacking District but it's a well-designed set of good-looking buildings by architects Foster + Partners.
ZAWYA
March 22, 2018
Dubai: – In collaboration with HSBC bank, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is marking the Year of Zayed 2018 by distributing 700 “Smart Reading Library Bags” to different regions and institutions in the emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. The initiative isÃâà...
Zee News
March 22, 2018
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum helps tourists pull their car out of the sand, goes viral - Watch. Apparently ... Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is going viral for stopping by on a drive through the desert and helping rescue a group of stranded tourists.
ZAWYA
March 21, 2018
“Our visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park comes today as part of Ajman Municipality's commitment to learn about the best practices and successful experiences of one of the largest and most distinguished service organisations in the world. DEWA is a leading example of excellence inÃâà...
Khaleej Times
March 16, 2018
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. 10 of 2018, appointing Dawood Al Hajri as the Director-General of Dubai Municipality, DM. The Decree is valid from theÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
March 14, 2018
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi,Ãâà...
ZAWYA
March 13, 2018
Dubai, UAE: HH Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited the stand of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) during its participation in Careers UAE 2018. DEWA's officials briefed HH Sheikh Mansour about its initiatives in Emiratisation and scholarships, and its efforts toÃâà...
The National
March 13, 2018
The country has secured a prominent place in the international solar energy industry through developing world-class solar energy projects, including the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Complex in Dubai, which is the world's largest concentrated solar power project in the world, using theÃâà...
Gulf Today
March 13, 2018
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has affirmed that the advancement of societies is now more dependent than ever on their ability to cope with the rapid and successive changes that are sweeping the world,Ãâà...
ZAWYA
March 13, 2018
Dubai, UAE: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), conducted a field visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The solar park shows the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of theÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
March 4, 2018
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has affirmed that the UAE supports all forms of creativity and innovation and will continue its efforts to bring happiness and greater welfare to its people. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed made theÃâà...
The Sun
March 3, 2018
NICOLE Scherzinger has been pictured visiting a zoo in Dubai – playing with orangutans dressed up in clothes. The 39-year-old risked upsetting animal lovers as she fed a chained up lion with a bottle of milk as she paid a visit to the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum zoo. Nicole ScherzingerÃâà...
What's On
March 1, 2018
Want a feast fit for a king? Or at least a steak fit for a… sheikh? Then you'll want to know where HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, have been dining recently. From burger joints to kebabÃâà...
The National
February 24, 2018
The initiative, which falls under Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), offers a Dh1 million award to the greatest Arab Hope Maker who works selflessly, not seeking any fame or monetary reward. The award is meant to help the winner continue their efforts to spread hope and helpÃâà...
Al-Arabiya
February 19, 2018
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday received Sheikh Sultan bin Suhaim Al Thani and hisÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
February 12, 2018
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today honoured Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, as the "Best Minister in the World" during the first day of the sixth World Government Summit held in Dubai betweenÃâà...
International Monetary Fund
February 11, 2018
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met today with HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the sidelines of a conference in Dubai. Following the meeting, Ms. Lagarde made the following statement: “I had a very productive meeting with ViceÃâà...
The National
February 4, 2018
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, pictured with General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. Courtesy: Wam. More than 7,000 homes will be built for Emirati families across the UAE in one ofÃâà...
Inter Press Service
December 31, 1999
DUBAI, Mar 22 2018 (WAM) - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has received a German delegation, headed by Rainer Baake, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world based on theÃâà...
ZAWYA
December 31, 1999
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has today inaugurated the eighth edition of SIKKA Art Fair, which will run fromÃâà...
What's On
December 31, 1999
A woman had an unexpected encounter with HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum after her car became stuck in the Dubai desert. Hanna Karen Arroyo said the Dubai ruler and his crew came to her assistance when she and her friend were unable to tow their car out of the sand. “My friend and IÃâà...
The National
December 31, 1999
The extremely rare Rolex GMT-Master features Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's name on its dial. Courtesy Christie's. Rare timepiece enthusiasts and collectors of UAE memorabilia would do well to make a note of Lot 120 at the forthcoming Christie's Important Watches auction, which will beÃâà...
What's On
December 31, 1999
Now, here's something you don't see every day. A Rolex featuring the name of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is going under the hammer at the upcoming Christie's Important Watches auction in Dubai. As far as important watches go, this one is pretty noteworthy. The watch wasÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
December 31, 1999
Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman Of Dubai Sports Council H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Deputy Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; President of the UAE National Olympic CommitteeÃâà...
Emirates 24|7
December 31, 1999
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today received the President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, and his accompanying delegation, currently on an official visit to the country. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the guest andÃâà...
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