• Sheikh Mohammed, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, celebrates 50 years of government service during a Cabinet meeting in January 2019. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, celebrates 50 years of government service during a Cabinet meeting in January 2019. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed is shown a scale model of the Dubai Air City project in January 2019. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed is shown a scale model of the Dubai Air City project in January 2019. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed reviews a Sky Pod model being tested by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, in February 2019.
    Sheikh Mohammed reviews a Sky Pod model being tested by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, in February 2019.
  • Sheikh Mohammed with Hadeel Anwar, winner of the 2018 Arab Reading Challenge. Photo: Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed with Hadeel Anwar, winner of the 2018 Arab Reading Challenge. Photo: Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed at the launch of the UAE Cultural Development Fund and Creative Industries Contributions Index at Louvre Abu Dhabi in February 2018. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed at the launch of the UAE Cultural Development Fund and Creative Industries Contributions Index at Louvre Abu Dhabi in February 2018. Wam
  • The UAE Vice President has taken a particular interest in developing the talent of young people. Wam
    The UAE Vice President has taken a particular interest in developing the talent of young people. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, receive Chinese President Xi Jinping in Abu Dhabi in July 2018. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, receive Chinese President Xi Jinping in Abu Dhabi in July 2018. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed inspects progress at the Shindagha Heritage District project in March 2018. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed inspects progress at the Shindagha Heritage District project in March 2018. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcome Pope Francis at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Reuters
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcome Pope Francis at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Reuters
  • Sheikh Mohammed chairs an annual brainstorming session with his team at Emirates Towers, Dubai, in September 2018. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed chairs an annual brainstorming session with his team at Emirates Towers, Dubai, in September 2018. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed award Saif Al Mansoori from Abu Dhabi with the UAE Pioneers Award for charitable work, in November 2017. Pawan Singh / The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed award Saif Al Mansoori from Abu Dhabi with the UAE Pioneers Award for charitable work, in November 2017. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed inspects the design for the main Expo station, which is modelled after the wings of a plane, in October 2017. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed inspects the design for the main Expo station, which is modelled after the wings of a plane, in October 2017. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed has urged Arab youths to evolve, adapt and keep pace with a transforming world. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed has urged Arab youths to evolve, adapt and keep pace with a transforming world. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in March 2017. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in March 2017. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed approves the second phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan in December 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed approves the second phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan in December 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed holds talks with Mohammad Yaqoob, Afghanistan's acting Minister of Defence, in December 2022. Photo: Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed holds talks with Mohammad Yaqoob, Afghanistan's acting Minister of Defence, in December 2022. Photo: Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed meets Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, in December 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed meets Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, in December 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed arrives in Ajman to chair a meeting of the Council of Ministers, in December 2022. Photo: @HHShkMohd / Twitter
    Sheikh Mohammed arrives in Ajman to chair a meeting of the Council of Ministers, in December 2022. Photo: @HHShkMohd / Twitter
  • President Sheikh Mohamed; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah; Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; and Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, watch the 51st UAE National Day show at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah; Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; and Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, watch the 51st UAE National Day show at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohammed opens a Federal National Council session in November 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed opens a Federal National Council session in November 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed said the council represented the UAE's commitment to promoting 'consensus, consultation and co-operation'. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed said the council represented the UAE's commitment to promoting 'consensus, consultation and co-operation'. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed arrives at his majlis at Zabeel Palace, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai Crown Prince; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation and chief executive of Emirates airline and group, and other officials, in Dubai, in November 2022. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed arrives at his majlis at Zabeel Palace, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai Crown Prince; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation and chief executive of Emirates airline and group, and other officials, in Dubai, in November 2022. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed with Sham Bakour, 7, a Syrian schoolgirl who was crowned Arab Reading Challenge champion in Dubai. Sham survived a deadly missile attack during the civil war in her country. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Sheikh Mohammed with Sham Bakour, 7, a Syrian schoolgirl who was crowned Arab Reading Challenge champion in Dubai. Sham survived a deadly missile attack during the civil war in her country. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed is greeted by Algerian Prime Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane after he arrived in Algeria to attend the Arab League Summit in November 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed is greeted by Algerian Prime Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane after he arrived in Algeria to attend the Arab League Summit in November 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo, in October 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo, in October 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed welcomes Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi at Zabeel Palace in October 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed welcomes Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi at Zabeel Palace in October 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at an event in August 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at an event in August 2022. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates a book-shaped library worth Dh1 billion in June 2022. Photo: HHShkMohd / Twitter
    Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates a book-shaped library worth Dh1 billion in June 2022. Photo: HHShkMohd / Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohammed leads Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Rashid Mosque in Dubai. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed leads Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Rashid Mosque in Dubai. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed welcomes President Sheikh Khalifa on his return to Al Ain in January 2013 after a private visit to Pakistan. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed welcomes President Sheikh Khalifa on his return to Al Ain in January 2013 after a private visit to Pakistan. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at Qasr Al Hosn, in Abu Dhabi, in February 2014. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at Qasr Al Hosn, in Abu Dhabi, in February 2014. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed with US President George W Bush at Camp David, Maryland, in August 2008. AFP
    Sheikh Mohammed with US President George W Bush at Camp David, Maryland, in August 2008. AFP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Britain's Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip arrive at a ceremony to unveil the design of the new Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, in November 2010. They are accompanied by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. EPA
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Britain's Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip arrive at a ceremony to unveil the design of the new Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, in November 2010. They are accompanied by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. EPA
  • Sheikh Mohammed with his racehorse Rewilding after the four-year-old thoroughbred won the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot in June 2011. Photo: racingfotos.com
    Sheikh Mohammed with his racehorse Rewilding after the four-year-old thoroughbred won the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot in June 2011. Photo: racingfotos.com
  • The Vice President at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, in September 2010. Reuters
    The Vice President at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, in September 2010. Reuters
  • Sheikh Mohammed and former US president Bill Clinton pose for a picture with Nancie Atwell, a teacher from Southport, Maine, after she won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize in Dubai, in March 2015. AP
    Sheikh Mohammed and former US president Bill Clinton pose for a picture with Nancie Atwell, a teacher from Southport, Maine, after she won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize in Dubai, in March 2015. AP
  • Sheikh Mohammed looks at plans for Al Ittihad Bridge in Dubai. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed looks at plans for Al Ittihad Bridge in Dubai. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid talks to children at the inauguration of Al Jalila Child Culture Centre in Dubai, in December 2014. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid talks to children at the inauguration of Al Jalila Child Culture Centre in Dubai, in December 2014. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates the Dubai Metro Green Line in September 2011. AFP
    Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates the Dubai Metro Green Line in September 2011. AFP
  • Sheikh Mohammed and Prince Salman bin Sultan, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defence, greet military personnel who took part in a joint UAE-Egypt military exercise in Al Gharbia in March 2014. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed and Prince Salman bin Sultan, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defence, greet military personnel who took part in a joint UAE-Egypt military exercise in Al Gharbia in March 2014. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed marks 17 years as Ruler of Dubai


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On January 4, 2006, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid became Ruler of Dubai, following the death of his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid.

Under his 17 years of rule, Sheikh Mohammed, who is also Vice President and Prime Minister, has turned Dubai into a global centre of tourism, finance and commerce.

A remarkable feat, considering that just a few decades earlier, Dubai was still a small town centred on the Creek.

It was his father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, who first turned what was a small fishing town into a regional commercial centre.

Sheikh Mohammed had a front-row seat to his father's achievements and often accompanied him on key trips, such as to London in 1959 when Sheikh Rashid secured agreement to build Dubai's first airfield. At the time, Dubai was still a British protectorate and Sheikh Mohammed just a boy.

“My father was determined, arguing that he knew what Dubai needed best and he insisted on it,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote. “We won permission to build the airstrip on that trip.”

That airstrip went on to become the world's busiest airport in terms of international passengers.

Sheikh Rashid died in October 1990 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid, with Sheikh Mohammed appointed Crown Prince in 1995.

During this time, he oversaw the development of the Burj Al Arab, which opened in September 1999. It was a hotel that introduced Dubai to the world and remains an iconic feature of the skyline.

He is also dedicated to helping those most in need. In 2003, Sheikh Mohammed established the International Humanitarian City, which is now an important global logistics hub for humanitarian aid.

Sheikh Mohammed's lifetime of public service: in pictures

  • A rarely seen photograph of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as a boy. Wam
    A rarely seen photograph of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as a boy. Wam
  • This picture was taken in 1968 at Mons Officer Cadet School, which was a British military training establishment that closed in 1972, transferring its responsibilities to Sandhurst. Wam
    This picture was taken in 1968 at Mons Officer Cadet School, which was a British military training establishment that closed in 1972, transferring its responsibilities to Sandhurst. Wam
  • At Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldesrhot, United Kingdom in 1968. Wam
    At Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldesrhot, United Kingdom in 1968. Wam
  • A young Sheikh Mohammed performs Umrah in 1974. Wam
    A young Sheikh Mohammed performs Umrah in 1974. Wam
  • Pictured in the 1970s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was at the centre of efforts to build the country up following unification. Wam
    Pictured in the 1970s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was at the centre of efforts to build the country up following unification. Wam
  • "The worst things to affect a human being are vanity, megalomania, the belief in one's own power and his dependence on his limited mortal strength," Sheikh Mohammed wrote in a book about his life, My Story: 50 Stories in 50 years, published this year. Wam
    "The worst things to affect a human being are vanity, megalomania, the belief in one's own power and his dependence on his limited mortal strength," Sheikh Mohammed wrote in a book about his life, My Story: 50 Stories in 50 years, published this year. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in the Parade Ring on Day 2 of Royal Ascot week in June 1995. Getty
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in the Parade Ring on Day 2 of Royal Ascot week in June 1995. Getty
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, then Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, descends a Boeing 777 after opening the Dubai 1995 airshow November 12.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, then Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, descends a Boeing 777 after opening the Dubai 1995 airshow November 12.
  • UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid watch the final race of the Annual Camel Festival at Nad Al Sheba in Dubai in April 1996. Wam / National Archives
    UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid watch the final race of the Annual Camel Festival at Nad Al Sheba in Dubai in April 1996. Wam / National Archives
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai with Rama the Cama, the world's first cross between an Old World camel and a South American camelid - in January 1998. AFP
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai with Rama the Cama, the world's first cross between an Old World camel and a South American camelid - in January 1998. AFP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who was Crown Prince of Dubai when this photo was taken, takes a break during a 100-km horse race beside the Sakkara pyramids in Cairo, Egypt, on May 19, 2000. Only 18 of the 75 horses that participated finished race and Sheikh Mohammed won with a riding time of five hours and 34 minutes. AP Photo
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who was Crown Prince of Dubai when this photo was taken, takes a break during a 100-km horse race beside the Sakkara pyramids in Cairo, Egypt, on May 19, 2000. Only 18 of the 75 horses that participated finished race and Sheikh Mohammed won with a riding time of five hours and 34 minutes. AP Photo
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Tiger Woods after the 2004 Dubai Desert Classic played on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on March 7 in Dubai. Warren Little / Getty
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Tiger Woods after the 2004 Dubai Desert Classic played on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on March 7 in Dubai. Warren Little / Getty
  • Sheikh Mohammed displays a falcon to US President George W Bush on 14 January 2008. WAM / AFP
    Sheikh Mohammed displays a falcon to US President George W Bush on 14 January 2008. WAM / AFP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Queen Elizabeth II greet hundreds of spectators at Emirates Palace after they unveiled of a commemorative plaque to celebrate the commencement of construction of the Zayed National Museum on Thursday November 25, 2010. Andrew Henderson / The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Queen Elizabeth II greet hundreds of spectators at Emirates Palace after they unveiled of a commemorative plaque to celebrate the commencement of construction of the Zayed National Museum on Thursday November 25, 2010. Andrew Henderson / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, holds hands with Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb during their visit to Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, holds hands with Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb during their visit to Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohammd bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at a Sea Palace barza in Abu Dhabi in April 2019. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohammd bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at a Sea Palace barza in Abu Dhabi in April 2019. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohammed stands for a photograph with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, on his sons' wedding day in Dubai in May 2019. UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs / AFP
    Sheikh Mohammed stands for a photograph with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, on his sons' wedding day in Dubai in May 2019. UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs / AFP
  • Queen Elizabeth presents Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with a trophy for the winning owner of the 4.20 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at the Royal Ascot in June 2019. Reuters
    Queen Elizabeth presents Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with a trophy for the winning owner of the 4.20 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at the Royal Ascot in June 2019. Reuters
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, receives credentials from new ambassadors from various countries to the UAE in Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi in June 2019. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, receives credentials from new ambassadors from various countries to the UAE in Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi in June 2019. Wam

Sheikh Mohammed became Ruler in 2006 after the death of Sheikh Maktoum. Dubai's transformation into a global city happened under his watch. Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, opened in 2010. Other major projects such as Dubai Marina, Dubai Metro and shopping centres such as Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates elevated Dubai even more.

More recently, Sheikh Mohammed ensured Dubai recovered from Covid-19 faster than most countries and also oversaw the safe and successful staging of Expo 2020 Dubai which attracted people from across the globe.

From the small town Sheikh Mohammed was born in, Dubai's population is now about 3.5 million today with people from across the world seeking to live and work in the emirate.

And it already looks like a busy year for 2023. Sheikh Mohammed on January 2 set out the UAE's five key priorities for the year during the first Cabinet meeting of 2023. He said the UAE would focus on consolidating its national identity; championing the environment and sustainability; developing the education sector; boosting Emiratisation policies; and expanding economic partnerships across the globe.

It is a particularly important year for the environment. The Expo site, now known as Expo City Dubai, will host a major UN climate summit in November.

Heads of state from across the world will gather in Dubai for Cop28 and will try to find solutions for one of the world's most pressing problems, climate change.

Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m, Winner: ES Rubban, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ibrahim Aseel (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,200m, Winner: Al Mobher, Sczcepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: Jabalini, Tadhg O’Shea, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: AF Abahe, Tadgh O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: AF Makerah, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Law Of Peace, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

While you're here
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Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

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Director: Rohit Shetty

Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone

Rating: 3/5

Dubai works towards better air quality by 2021

Dubai is on a mission to record good air quality for 90 per cent of the year – up from 86 per cent annually today – by 2021.

The municipality plans to have seven mobile air-monitoring stations by 2020 to capture more accurate data in hourly and daily trends of pollution.

These will be on the Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah, Rashidiyah, Al Wasl, Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park.

“It will allow real-time responding for emergency cases,” said Khaldoon Al Daraji, first environment safety officer at the municipality.

“We’re in a good position except for the cases that are out of our hands, such as sandstorms.

“Sandstorms are our main concern because the UAE is just a receiver.

“The hotspots are Iran, Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, but we’re working hard with the region to reduce the cycle of sandstorm generation.”

Mr Al Daraji said monitoring as it stood covered 47 per cent of Dubai.

There are 12 fixed stations in the emirate, but Dubai also receives information from monitors belonging to other entities.

“There are 25 stations in total,” Mr Al Daraji said.

“We added new technology and equipment used for the first time for the detection of heavy metals.

“A hundred parameters can be detected but we want to expand it to make sure that the data captured can allow a baseline study in some areas to ensure they are well positioned.”

Defence review at a glance

• Increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 but given “turbulent times it may be necessary to go faster”

• Prioritise a shift towards working with AI and autonomous systems

• Invest in the resilience of military space systems.

• Number of active reserves should be increased by 20%

• More F-35 fighter jets required in the next decade

• New “hybrid Navy” with AUKUS submarines and autonomous vessels

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THE DETAILS

Kaala

Dir: Pa. Ranjith

Starring: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Easwari Rao, Nana Patekar  

Rating: 1.5/5 

The 12 Syrian entities delisted by UK 

Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Defence
General Intelligence Directorate
Air Force Intelligence Agency
Political Security Directorate
Syrian National Security Bureau
Military Intelligence Directorate
Army Supply Bureau
General Organisation of Radio and TV
Al Watan newspaper
Cham Press TV
Sama TV

Itcan profile

Founders: Mansour Althani and Abdullah Althani

Based: Business Bay, with offices in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and India

Sector: Technology, digital marketing and e-commerce

Size: 70 employees 

Revenue: On track to make Dh100 million in revenue this year since its 2015 launch

Funding: Self-funded to date

 

Meydan race card

6pm Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m 

6.35Dubai Trophy – Conditions(TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m
1,800m 

7.10pm Jumeirah Derby Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (T)
1,800m ,400m 

7.45pm Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB)  $180,000  (T) 1,800m 

8.20pm Al Fahidi Fort – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,400m 

8.55pm Dubawi Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m 

9.30pm Aliyah – Rated Conditions (TB) $80,000 (D) 2,000m  

Liverpool's all-time goalscorers

Ian Rush 346
Roger Hunt 285
Mohamed Salah 250
Gordon Hodgson 241
Billy Liddell 228

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Key products and UAE prices

iPhone XS
With a 5.8-inch screen, it will be an advance version of the iPhone X. It will be dual sim and comes with better battery life, a faster processor and better camera. A new gold colour will be available.
Price: Dh4,229

iPhone XS Max
It is expected to be a grander version of the iPhone X with a 6.5-inch screen; an inch bigger than the screen of the iPhone 8 Plus.
Price: Dh4,649

iPhone XR
A low-cost version of the iPhone X with a 6.1-inch screen, it is expected to attract mass attention. According to industry experts, it is likely to have aluminium edges instead of stainless steel.
Price: Dh3,179

Apple Watch Series 4
More comprehensive health device with edge-to-edge displays that are more than 30 per cent bigger than displays on current models.

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RESULTS

6.30pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,600m
Winner: Superior, Connor Beasley (jockey), Ahmad bin Harmash (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap Dh 185,000 2,000m
Winner: Tried And True, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson

7.40pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,600m
Winner: Roy Orbison, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe
8.15pm

Handicap Dh 190,000 1,400m
Winner: Taamol, Dane O’Neill, Ali Rashid Al Raihe
8.50pm

Handicap Dh 175,000 1,600m
Winner: Welford, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

9.25pm: Handicap Dh 175,000 1,200m
Winner: Lavaspin, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

10pm: Handicap Dh 165,000 1,600m
Winner: Untold Secret, Xavier Ziani, Sandeep Jadhav

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Cofe

Year started: 2018

Based: UAE

Employees: 80-100

Amount raised: $13m

Investors: KISP ventures, Cedar Mundi, Towell Holding International, Takamul Capital, Dividend Gate Capital, Nizar AlNusif Sons Holding, Arab Investment Company and Al Imtiaz Investment Group 

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Company profile

Name: Back to Games and Boardgame Space

Started: Back to Games (2015); Boardgame Space (Mark Azzam became co-founder in 2017)

Founder: Back to Games (Mr Azzam); Boardgame Space (Mr Azzam and Feras Al Bastaki)

Based: Dubai and Abu Dhabi 

Industry: Back to Games (retail); Boardgame Space (wholesale and distribution) 

Funding: Back to Games: self-funded by Mr Azzam with Dh1.3 million; Mr Azzam invested Dh250,000 in Boardgame Space  

Growth: Back to Games: from 300 products in 2015 to 7,000 in 2019; Boardgame Space: from 34 games in 2017 to 3,500 in 2019

Updated: January 04, 2023, 10:44 AM