Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's 20 years of leadership - in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid will on January 4, 2026, mark 20 years as Ruler of Dubai. UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid will on January 4, 2026, mark 20 years as Ruler of Dubai. UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, who is also Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, who is also Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed took up the task of leading Dubai on January 4, 2006, following the death of his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed took up the task of leading Dubai on January 4, 2006, following the death of his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid. Wam
  • Under Sheikh Mohammed's leadership, Dubai is seeking to keep pace with its rapid expansion by investing heavily in its infrastructure, with a focus on transport. Wam
    Under Sheikh Mohammed's leadership, Dubai is seeking to keep pace with its rapid expansion by investing heavily in its infrastructure, with a focus on transport. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed's influence has also spread across the region and the world, helping to improve lives through various initiatives. Photo: @HHShkMohd / Twitter
    Sheikh Mohammed's influence has also spread across the region and the world, helping to improve lives through various initiatives. Photo: @HHShkMohd / Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Mansour, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, celebrates 50 years of government service at a Cabinet meeting. WAM
    Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Mansour, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, celebrates 50 years of government service at a Cabinet meeting. WAM
  • Under Sheikh Mohammed's leadership, the city has been transformed into a thriving urban metropolis. Wam
    Under Sheikh Mohammed's leadership, the city has been transformed into a thriving urban metropolis. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed visits Burj Al Arab Terrace. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed visits Burj Al Arab Terrace. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed celebrating Flag Day. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed celebrating Flag Day. Wam
  • President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attend the opening of Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attend the opening of Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohammed visits the 150-metre Dubai Frame. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed visits the 150-metre Dubai Frame. Wam
  • During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, in 2018. Wam
    During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, in 2018. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed inaugurating Al Jalila Children's Speciality Hospital. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed inaugurating Al Jalila Children's Speciality Hospital. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed launching Al Marmoom Reserve project, the first unfenced desert conservation reserve in the country. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed launching Al Marmoom Reserve project, the first unfenced desert conservation reserve in the country. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed attends the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed attends the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi. Wam
  • The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai watches the fourth stage of the UAE Tour, which passed through Al Marmoom Reserve. Wam
    The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai watches the fourth stage of the UAE Tour, which passed through Al Marmoom Reserve. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed receives congratulations from Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on the wedding of Mana, son of Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, to the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed receives congratulations from Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on the wedding of Mana, son of Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, to the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed visits Bluewaters Island, the man-made island developed by Meraas off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Residence. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed visits Bluewaters Island, the man-made island developed by Meraas off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Residence. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attends the launch of the Al Maktoum Archives. Photo: Dubai Media office
    Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attends the launch of the Al Maktoum Archives. Photo: Dubai Media office
  • Sheikh Mohammed officially opens the Dubai Creek extension. Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed officially opens the Dubai Creek extension. Dubai Media Office