Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the Vice President and Prime Minister

Home Town

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed is Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Religious Views

As a Muslim, I honor all religious traditions, and respect people regardless of their faith

Activities

I am passionate about sports, particularly endurance racing. I enjoy and love horse riding with my family members. I enjoy the outdoors, especially the Arabian desert experience.

I relish visiting cultural institutions throughout the Emirates, the Middle East, and during my other international travels.

I often go to cultural gatherings. Writing Nabati (traditional Arabic poetry) has been a life-long passion.

About Me

I was brought up in a family that believed in the importance of visionary public service and philanthropy and I have tried to live these values in my everyday life.

I am proud of initiating Dubai Cares, Noor Dubai and the Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation. Their programs have helped transform the lives of millions of people, especially children, around the world.

I also believe in the importance of encouraging young people to become leaders in their field: one reason why I created the Young Arab Leaders (YAL) program.

One’s experiences and personal history shape who they are, and by sharing the lessons I have learned during my lifetime I hope I can continue to have a positive effect on others, especially young people.