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  Forumblog.org - The World Economic Forum Weblog: Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum launches foundation to promote human ...
His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the "Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation", a major initiative to promote human development and provide hope and opportunity by investing in education and the development of knowledge in the region.
His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed, made the announcement in a keynote address at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East being held at the Dead Sea in Jordan.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai,
www.forumblog.org /blog/2007/05/sheikh_mohammed.html   (311 words)

  
  F1 News - Grandprix.com
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Emir of Dubai has died.
Sheikh Mohammed, the new ruler, is considered to be the major force in the development and is credited with projects such as The Palm, a $4 billion development reclaimed from the sea; the Burj Al Arab hotel and as the man behind the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race.
His son Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ius the man who is behind the development of the Dubai Autodrome.
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  His Highness Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Shaikh Maktoum was only 15 years old then and the occasion must have been a memorable event for him as it marked the beginning of forging the future of the emirate under the rule of the late Shaikh Rashid.
Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the late Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was a leading supporter of youth and sport in the UAE and Dubai in particular.
Al Sarkal said that Shaikh Maktoum was very happy with the UAE qualifying for the World Cup Finals in Italy in 1990 and he honoured the players.
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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم) (born 1949) is currently the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Ruler of Dubai.
In September 2006, Al Maktoum and his brother Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum were served with a lawsuit in US district court in Miami, Florida for the enslavement of 30,000 boys in the past three decades for use as jockeys for camel racing, a popular and lucrative form of entertainment in the UAE.
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1943 – 4 January 2006) (Arabic: الشيخ مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم) was the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir or ruler of Dubai.
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 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the crown prince of Dubai and the defense minister of the United Arab Emirates.
He is also the de-facto ruler of Dubai as he handles the day to day affairs of the emirate in lieu of his elder brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who spends most of his time in the United Kingdom.
Sheikh Mohammed is considered the architect of modern Dubai and is projecting Dubai as a major financial centre and business hub in the region.
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 Maktoum Bin Rashid al-Maktoum   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Cheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Site officiel du prince héritier de Dubaï et ministre de la Défense des E.A.U. Biographie, galerie de photos et actualités.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Official site of the U.A.E. defence minister and Crown Prince of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed Web Site of the Crown Prince of Dubai: H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: الشيخ محمد بن راشد آلمكتوم) (born 1949) is currently the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Ruler of Dubai.
His senior wife is Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, whom he married in 1979.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum
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 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1943 – 4 January 2006) (Arabic: الشيخ مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم) was the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir or ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al Maktoum died on the morning of 4 January 2006, suffering a heart attack while lodged at Palazzo Versace Hotel located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
He was succeeded by his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as ruler of Dubai.
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 Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Definition, explanation
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 1946) is the current Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir of Dubai.
He first became Prime Minister on 9 December 1971 and served until 25 April 1979 when he was replaced by his father Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Maktoum runs the emirate of Dubai along with his two brothers, Sheikh Mohammed (Crown Prince and Minister of Defence) and Sheikh Hamdan (Minister of Finance) of the United Arab Emirates.
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 The Official Website of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein - HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ruler of Dubai and UAE Prime Minister, General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born in 1949.
Sheikh Mohammed received his military training at Mons Officer Cadet School, in Aldershot, where he excelled and was promoted to Senior Under Officer of Kohema, and was later awarded the Sword of Honour for achieving the highest mark of any foreign and commonwealth officer cadet in his intake.
In 1995, Sheikh Maktoum appointed Sheikh Mohammed as Crown Prince of Dubai, and recognized Sheikh Hamdan as Deputy Ruler of the emirate.
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 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Arabian Horses
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 Obituaries Today
Sheik Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emir of Dubai and one of the world's most prominent owners and breeders of thoroughbred horses, died of cardiac arrest during a visit to Australia.
Under the constitution of the UAE, the emir was automatically succeeded by his younger brother, Sheik Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the defense minister of the UAE as well as a prominent businessman and breeder of race horses.
Sheik Maktoum was born at the family home in Shindagha, near the mouth of Dubai Creek, and educated at a British university.
www.obituariestoday.com /Obituaries/ObitShow.cfm?Obituary_ID=41816   (292 words)

  
 Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai : Press
The prize distribution ceremony was held at the Al Medan Citadel near the Global Village and attended by Mr.
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was deputed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to distribute the prizes at the ceremony.
Al Habtoor Motors and Dubai Islamic Bank were the sponsors of the event.
dubaitourism.co.ae /News/?ID=1049   (414 words)

  
 HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum / Travel Personality of the Year / 2005 / Nominees 2006 / Nominees 2007 / ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1995, this vision was still largely unknown outside the higher echelons of the Al Maktoum family and a handful of those close to Sheikh Mohammed.
Sheikh Mohammed has said that “at a relatively early stage, [Dubai had] drawn up the necessary plans to ensure that the requirements for positive interaction with the new economy are in place.
Sheikh Mohammed was well aware that the business sector was not the only one that had to be updated, if Dubai was to remain at the forefront of international development.
www.worldtravelawards.com /index.php/wta/layout/set/print/nominees_2007/nominees_2006/2005/travel_personality_of_the_year__1/hh_sheikh_mohammed_bin_rashid_al_maktoum   (917 words)

  
 Nominations complete for Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Arab Management | Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment
Mohammed Al Emadi, Manager of Corporate Communications for the Arab Management Award said, 'The large number of entries for the award this year reflects the position that the award has attained in the Arab world.
Al Emadi said that the coming years will witness an implementation of the principles of the Award which will reflect on the development of the Arab business environment.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Arab Management is an effective means of developing Arab management and upgrading administrative and professional practice in Arab establishments.
www.ameinfo.com /36515.html   (750 words)

  
 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - January 6, 2006 - Article 4
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Rulers, Deputy Rulers and Crown Princes of the Emirates, the Members of the Supreme Council and officials from Arab and Islamic countries attended prayers at Zabeel Mosque before the funeral procession went to the ceremony.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, mourns the death of Sheikh Maktoum.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Rulers, Deputy Rulers and Crown Princes of the Emirates, the Members of the Supreme Council and officials from Arab and Islamic countries attended prayers at Zabeel Mosque before the funeral procession went to the ceremony.
www.ain-al-yaqeen.com /issues/20060106/feat4en.htm   (2794 words)

  
 The Korea Times : Another Woman Finds Place in New UAE Cabinet   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid was sworn in as prime minister.
Mohammed bin Nakhira Al Dhaheri- Minister of Justice.
Mohammed Abdullah Al Gargawi, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs: Had served in many positions, including the Secretary General of Dubai Executive Council, CEO of Dubai Holding Company, Chairman of Dubai Development and Investment Authority, and Managing Director of Dubai Media Corporation.
times.hankooki.com /lpage/special/200602/kt2006021417160911440.htm   (1412 words)

  
 IT Portal
Dr Al Karam confirmed that ITEP gives great significance to this partnership and is looking forward to implement the bilateral plan to include women – in the UAE and also women of the GCC countries – in their scope.
Al Marri added, “It is a pleasure for us to sign such an agreement which is entirely in line with DLC’s objectives to enhance women’s skills in diverse fields.
The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum IT Education Project (ITEP) was initiated in the year 2000 by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence as part of his vision of developing the UAE into a knowledge economy.
www.itep.ae /english/PressRoom/ITEPNewsDetails.aspx?ID=1523   (591 words)

  
 DubaiCityGuide.com : Special Features - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Minister of Defence, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born in 1949.
The Al Maktoum family descends from the Al Bu Falasah section of the Bani Yas, a highly respected and authoritative tribal federation that was the dominant power throughout most of what is now the UAE.
The extraordinary achievement, from a Dubai standpoint, was the way in which the Al Maktoum brothers had gelled, working together for the good of the emirate and the UAE.
dubaicityguide.com /specials/index.asp?id=1496   (559 words)

  
 Dubai - National Geographic Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has led the transformation of his realm from a drowsy fishing village to a tax-free business haven and world capital of glittering excess.
His son, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, now rules Dubai, and around that creek has built towering dreams of his own, transforming the sunrise vision of his father into a floodlit, air-conditioned, skyscrapered fantasy world of a million people.
Abdulrahman al Rashid, a Saudi journalist and director of the Al Arabiya news channel, put it this way: "Dubai is putting pressure on the rest of the Arab and Muslim world.
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 Dubai - National Geographic Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has led the transformation of his realm from a drowsy fishing village to a tax-free business haven and world capital of glittering excess.
His son, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, now rules Dubai, and around that creek has built towering dreams of his own, transforming the sunrise vision of his father into a floodlit, air-conditioned, skyscrapered fantasy world of a million people.
Abdulrahman al Rashid, a Saudi journalist and director of the Al Arabiya news channel, put it this way: "Dubai is putting pressure on the rest of the Arab and Muslim world.
www.nationalgeographic.com /ngm/0701/feature3/index.html   (519 words)

  
 Women One - Where women come first
DUBAI - The prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, died early on Wednesday in Australia, the official WAM news agency said.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s defence minister, is Maktoum’s brother and heir who will automatically take over the rulership of Dubai.
Diplomats said Shaikh Maktoum was very close to the UAE’s late President Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan and after his death in 2004, played a key role in ensuring the smooth transfer of power to current president Shaikh Khalifa, who is Shaikh Zayed’s son.
www.womenone.org /shaikh_maktoum.htm   (485 words)

  
 albawaba.com middle east news information::Leader of Dubai dies in Australia; Brother replaces him
His brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is currently the Defense Minister of the UAE, will replace the former leader as ruler of Dubai, while UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan will appoint a new premier and vice president.
Sheikh Maktoum was known for his low profile, and for allowing his brother to run many of Dubai's daily affairs, according to WAM.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is known for his entrepreneurial skills.
www.albawaba.com /en/news/193319   (481 words)

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