Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attends launch of Al Maktoum Archives - in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attend the launch of Al Maktoum Archives. All photos: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attend the launch of Al Maktoum Archives. All photos: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed at the event. The archives are to document the rich cultural heritage and legacy of Dubai’s rulers
    Sheikh Mohammed at the event. The archives are to document the rich cultural heritage and legacy of Dubai’s rulers
  • The archive will be overseen by the Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed
    The archive will be overseen by the Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed
  • Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan at the launch of the archive, which aims to ensure the accessibility of Al Maktoum family's heritage for future generations
    Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan at the launch of the archive, which aims to ensure the accessibility of Al Maktoum family's heritage for future generations
  • The archive is to comprise historical documents, including official correspondence and records related to Dubai’s rulers and Al Maktoum family, an earlier announcement said
    The archive is to comprise historical documents, including official correspondence and records related to Dubai’s rulers and Al Maktoum family, an earlier announcement said
  • Sheikh Hamdan at the launch of the archive
    Sheikh Hamdan at the launch of the archive
  • Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attend the launch event
    Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attend the launch event
  • Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, and Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, Chairwoman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, were among the senior officials at the event
    Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, and Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, Chairwoman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, were among the senior officials at the event
  • Sheikh Mohammed has described the archive as 'an open book offering insights on the history of governance in Dubai as a model for advancing development'
    Sheikh Mohammed has described the archive as 'an open book offering insights on the history of governance in Dubai as a model for advancing development'
  • The archive will also emphasise the intellectual, humanitarian and cultural legacy of Dubai’s rulers through publications and media channels
    The archive will also emphasise the intellectual, humanitarian and cultural legacy of Dubai’s rulers through publications and media channels