President Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the President gave Sheikh Mohammed a signed commemorative photo album highlighting key moments from their shared journey in service of the UAE and its record of achievement. The gesture marked 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid leading the federal government.
In a message written in the album, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his pride in working alongside the Vice President, praising his inspirational and exceptional leadership, state news agency Wam reported.
“My brother and lifelong companion, I present to you this album, which records highlights from our shared journey in service of the UAE and proud moments of national achievement,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote.
“I pray to God to bless you with continued good health and well-being to carry on your work and accomplishments for the sake of the UAE and its people.”
The meeting was attended by leaders of government and members of the ruling families.
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President Sheikh Mohamed has presented Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with a photo album documenting his years of service to the nation. All photos: UAE Presidential Court -
In a message inscribed in the album, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his pride in working alongside the Vice President -
The album was presented to the Dubai Ruler at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi -
The gesture marked 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid leading the federal government -
The meeting was attended by leaders of government and members of the ruling families
A lifetime of service
During his time as Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed has been instrumental in several events which have been milestones in the emirate's success, not least the opening of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, in 2010.
Other significant projects such as Dubai Marina, Dubai Metro and shopping centres such as Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates have added to the city's success.
His leadership was vital when Dubai made a swift recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, marked by the hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai – postponed by a year because of the pandemic.
Dubai's global standing was demonstrated further when it hosted the Cop28 climate conference in 2023, where important progress was made in efforts to protect the planet's future.
The landmark agreement for nations to transition away from fossil fuels is widely known as the UAE Consensus.
He became Ruler of Dubai on January 4, 2006, on the death of his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid.
Leading the tributes, Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X: “In honour of 20 years of my brother Mohammed bin Rashid leading our government, we celebrate his inspiring record of achievements and future-focused vision that continues to advance the UAE's growth.
“May God protect him as we work together in pursuit of progress and development for our beloved nation and people.”
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, also took to X to pay tribute to his father's two decades as the emirate's Ruler.
“Thank you, Mohammed bin Rashid. You will always be the father, the leader and the source of inspiration we look up to,” he said.
“With unwavering determination, you have built a proud legacy for the nation, guiding its progress and inspiring hope at every step. You have always believed in the people of the UAE, recognising human potential as the nation’s greatest wealth.
“Your visionary leadership has turned ideas into global achievements and challenges into opportunities. Under your leadership, the pursuit of excellence and ambition has become part of the nation’s spirit, instilling confidence and hope that the future will always be brighter.”
