• President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Bahr Majlis. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Bahr Majlis. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon, chairman of the board of the Frontline Heroes Office, Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoon, undersecretary to the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, at the Sea Palace barza. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon, chairman of the board of the Frontline Heroes Office, Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoon, undersecretary to the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, at the Sea Palace barza. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is greeted by Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, at the Sea Palace, as President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, watch on. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is greeted by Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, at the Sea Palace, as President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, watch on. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, arrive at the barza. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, arrive at the barza. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Theyab at the Sea Palace barza. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Theyab at the Sea Palace barza. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Saif speaks with Sheikh Nahyan at the barza on Tuesday. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Saif speaks with Sheikh Nahyan at the barza on Tuesday. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Private Affairs Adviser in the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of the Emirates Group, arrive at the barza. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Private Affairs Adviser in the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of the Emirates Group, arrive at the barza. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed greets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan at the barza. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed greets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan at the barza. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikh Mansour at the Sea Palace. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikh Mansour at the Sea Palace. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid


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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Bahr Majlis.

The two discussed the UAE's progress and explored ways to advance the nation's sustainable growth, state news agency Wam reports.

Also in attendance were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Finance Minister and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mansour chaired a Ministerial Development Council meeting at Qasra Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

The council discussed initiatives, projects, and regulatory guides submitted by ministries and federal departments to promote government work and enhance the efficiency of strategic sectors in the country.

Government guidelines related to regulating public financial affairs were also discussed, as were proposed national policies and projects in education, culture, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and finance.

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Company name: Yeepeey

Started: Soft launch in November, 2020

Founders: Sagar Chandiramani, Jatin Sharma and Monish Chandiramani

Based: Dubai

Industry: E-grocery

Initial investment: $150,000

Future plan: Raise $1.5m and enter Saudi Arabia next year

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Name: Abeer Al Shahi

Emirate: Sharjah – Khor Fakkan

Education: Master’s degree in special education, preparing for a PhD in philosophy.

Favourite activities: Bungee jumping

Favourite quote: “My people and I will not settle for anything less than first place” – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

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Stars: Clint Eastwood, Dwight Yoakam

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

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In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

Biography

Favourite Meal: Chicken Caesar salad

Hobbies: Travelling, going to the gym

Inspiration: Father, who was a captain in the UAE army

Favourite read: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

Favourite film: The Founder, about the establishment of McDonald's

Updated: May 14, 2024, 7:54 PM