Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Ruler of Dubai; Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE

Emirati Dubai, UAE Cancer

Quick Info

ProfessionRuler of Dubai; Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE
NationalityEmirati
Date of Birth15/07/1949
Age77 years
BirthplaceDubai, UAE
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

10/06/2026

Mohammed bin Rashid issued Law No. of 2026 establishing the Dubai Longevity Authority, a new government body focused on healthy ageing. The law formalises the emirate's institutional approach to longevity research and policy.

01/06/2026

As Ruler of Dubai, he issued Law No. 12 of 2026 concerning the Community Development Authority in Dubai. The law sets out the legal framework for the authority's role in community development across the emirate.

15/05/2026

He inaugurated 'Al Shera'a', which is presented as the world's tallest, largest and smartest structure of its kind. The project adds to Dubai's major infrastructure and landmark developments.

10/05/2026

He launched an initiative to eradicate river blindness, aiming to benefit millions of people affected by the disease. The campaign focuses on public health outreach in affected communities.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryRuler of Dubai since 04/01/2006 and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, leading the emirate's growth into a global hub for tourism, finance and technology. He succeeded his brother Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in these roles after his brother's death in 2006.

Family

FatherSheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai
BrotherSheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai
Children
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
  • Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai

Career

Current Roles
  • Vice President of the UAE
  • Prime Minister of the UAE
  • Ruler of Dubai
Ruler of DubaiAssumed the role on 04/01/2006 following the death of his brother
Milestones
20th anniversary as Ruler of DubaiMarked on 04/01/2026

Social Media

Xhttps://x.com/HHShkMohd
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hhshkmohd/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sponsors the Arab Reading Challenge and the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award
2. Known for making unannounced public visits to restaurants, malls and public places in Dubai

Also born on 15 July

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