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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.
		Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and a world-renowned owner and breeder of racehorses, died suddenly in Australia yesterday, aged 62.
	www.travel-culture.com /italian/sheikh_maktoom.shtml (1887 words)

	Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid al-Maktoum - Independent Online Edition > Obituaries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, statesman and racehorse owner: born Dubai 1943; Prime Minister, United Arab Emirates 1971-79, 1991-2006; Deputy Prime Minister of Dubai 1979-90, Ruler 1990-2006; married; died Main Beach, Queensland 4 January 2006.
		Nevertheless, thanks to qualities that he inherited from his father, Sheikh Rashid, who laid the foundation for the current success story, Sheikh Maktoum with the help of his brothers was able to build up his own emirate into a thriving city state, with a skyline to compete with that of Manhattan.
		For Sheikh Maktoum's goal, like that of his father, was to make sure that Dubai was as well prepared to go on thriving in the era after oil, as it was in the era before it.
	news.independent.co.uk /people/obituaries/article336537.ece (1473 words)

	InternationalReports.net : Dubai 2006
		Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, the vice-president and prime minister of the UAE, and one of the world’s foremost owners and breeders of thoroughbred racing horses, had passed away peacefully at the age of 62.
		Sheikh Maktoum was the eldest of four sons born to ruler Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum by Sheikha Latifa, the daughter of Sheikh Hamdan of Abu Dhabi.
		At the age of 15, Sheikh Maktoum was introduced to the leading families of Dubai and the rulers of several neighbouring states when he made a formal address at the 1958 inauguration of his father as ruler of Dubai.
	www.internationalreports.net /middleeast/dubai/2006/leader.html (947 words)

	Dar Al Hayat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Under the UAE constitution, Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, will act as president until the federal council which groups rulers of the seven emirates meets within 30 days to elect a new president.
		Zayed was born in 1918 and named after his grandfather, Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, who has the longest reign in the emirate's history, ruling Abu Dhabi from 1855 to 1909.
		Sheikh Rashid was re-elected vice-president until he died in 1990, at which time his son, Sheikh Maktoum, took his father's place.
	english.daralhayat.com /arab_news/11-2004/Article-20041102-fa6dd5ef-c0a8-10ed-003a-92db9e9f2537/story.html (2252 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)

	DUBAI - Profile - Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. \| Government from AllBusiness.com
		Maktoum and his brothers are a close knit group and all were educated in prestigious institutions in Britain, with Maktoum, Hamdan and Mohammed having graduated from Cambridge.
		Maktoum's 20-year old son died in a car crash in February 2002 as he was racing in Dubai.
		Maktoum, his brothers and his uncle Shaikh Ahmad Bin Said, belong to the "Bani Said" branch of the Al Maktoum family.
	www.allbusiness.com /government/538133-1.html (681 words)

	UAE PRISON.COM Covers History, Judiciary, Constitution, Business, Human Rights, Economy, Investors, Investments, ...
		Even Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan favored the beduin lifestyle as a young man, and for several years under his brother's rule he was governor of Al Ain in the Al Buraimi Oasis.
		The Al Maktoum sheikhdom emigrated from Abu Dhabi to Dubai's creek in the 1830s and established there the port that eventually became Dubai.
		Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid's brother, Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is UAE minister of defense and head of Dubai's armed forces.
	www.uaeprison.com /history.htm (1823 words)

	ArabDataNet.com: US Arab Business Information Network - gov
		Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai
		Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid al-Nuaimi, ruler of Ajman
		Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad al-Sharqi, ruler of Fujairah
	www.arabdatanet.com /country/gov/gov.asp?CtryName=UAE&CtryAbrv=ua (185 words)

	albawaba.com middle east news information::Sheikh Mohammed sanctions The Floating Bridge project on Dubai Creek
		Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has sanctioned The Floating Bridge project on Dubai Creek, half-a-kilometer to the south of Al Maktoum Bridge.
		Speaking at the conference, Mattar Al Tayer said, “The Floating Bridge project is in line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and complements the Authority’s efforts aimed at easing the traffic congestion in Dubai.
		Bader Al Siri revealed the results of the first round of studies conducted by the Authority on the 10 highly congested areas, which includes studying entries and exits, improving existing entries, modifying the internal road network and changing them from single to double lane roads, especially in the Karama area.
	www.albawaba.com /en/business,Transport/198681 (922 words)

	Trench & Associates: In the News
		His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued decree No.15 of 2002, establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for supporting youth enterprises.
		Article five of the decree said that the establishment shall be in charge of supporting the enterprises of national youth and shall work to polish their experience and talent in accordance with a practical and professional framework.
		Article 10 said the board shall meet, at least, once in every two months, while Article 11 said that executive committees can be set up by the board with the approval of its chairman, to help the board perform its duties effectively.
	www.trenchlaw.com /w_article/article_vew.asp?articleid=271 (430 words)

	HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum / Travel Personality of the Year / 2005 / Nominees 2006 / World Travel Awards ...
		On April 1 1998, the Sheikh Rashid Terminal was opened, representing the completion of the first phase of the Government of Dubai's $540 million expansion plan for the airport.
		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.
	www.worldtravelawards.com /index.php/wta/layout/set/print/nominees_2006/2005/travel_personality_of_the_year__1/hh_sheikh_mohammed_bin_rashid_al_maktoum (914 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Arab Relationship and World Affaires
		Sheilkh Rashid bin Said al-Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai since 1958, became Vice-President, while his eldest son, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum (Crown Prince of Dubai), became Prime Minister in the Federal Council of ministers.
		In October 1990, upon the death of his father, Sheikh Maktoum acceded to the positions of ruler of Dubai and Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.
		The United Arab Emirates was a founder member of the Co-operation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (generally known as the Gulf Co-operation Council-GCC) in May 1981.
	members.aol.com /arabinfo7/uaehis.htm (1145 words)

	Al Shindagah
		Al Nuaimi said that the original building materials, such as coral stone and a unique type of gypsum made in the Emirates can no longer be found locally so similar materials are sourced from Africa, India and Iran.
		It was used as the Ruler's residence until 1890 when the late Shaikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum moved to the Shindagah area.
		Built around 1955 the majlis was a summer retreat for the late Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum the Ruler of Dubai and is situated in a 3,300sqm park in Umm Suqeim.
	www.alshindagah.com /march98/architect.htm (1529 words)

	Leader of Dubai dies in Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		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 bin Rashid Al Maktoum was the prime minister and vice-president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and also the emir of Dubai.
		Sheikh Maktoum died in Australia at the age of 62 and the accession process, with the handover to Dubai's crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed, was automatic, officials said.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1551567/posts (910 words)

	Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1912 - October 7, 1990) was the prime minister of Dubai from 1979 to 1990.
		He ruled for 32 years, until his death.
		Both his predecessor and his successor is Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the current prime minister of Dubai.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Rashid_Bin_Said_al-Maktoum (94 words)

	Rashid Bin Said al-Maktoum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		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.
		Scheich Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Offizielle Website des Kronprinzen von Dubai und Verteidigungsministers der VAE; bietet neben einer Biographie und persönlichen Angaben sowie Nachrichten auch touristische und historische Informationen zu Dubai.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Rashid_Bin_Said_al-Maktoum.html (192 words)

	Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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		Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 1946) is the current prime minister of 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 Rashid bin Said Al Maktoum.
	www.abacci.com /wikipedia/topic.aspx?cur_title=Maktoum_bin_Rashid_Al_Maktoum (155 words)

	Funeral prayers for HH Shaikh Maktoum - Full Screen Virtual Tour by www.imedia.ae (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The late Shaikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum was laid to rest at Umm Hurair Cemetery at Bur Dubai on Thursday, 05 January after his funeral prayer at Zabeel Mosque.
		With his brother, Shaikh Maktoum's blessing, he has been largely responsible for the phenomenal growth and development of the city in recent years.
		Shaikh Maktoum's body brought in at the Zabeel Mosque, Dubai for funeral prayer.
	www.imedia.ae /projects/Maktoum/Maktoum.html (393 words)

	Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Mualla inaugurates Umm Al Quwain Marina Presentation Centre - Zawya.com \| Middle East ...
		Umm Al Quwain; UAE - Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Director - Office of the Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, yesterday, inaugurated the Presentation Centre of Umm Al Quwain Marina.
		Opening the Presentation Centre, Sheikh Maktoum said that Umm Al Quwain Marina marks the start of a new era of economic prosperity for the emirate and having Emaar as the joint venture partner will ensure the creation of a world-class development.
		Mr Ahmad Al Matrooshi, UAE Managing Director, Emaar Properties and Member of the Board of Directors of Emaar Middle East, said: "The early investor response is very encouraging.
	www.zawya.com /story.cfm/sidZAWYA20070112121953 (1114 words)

	Gulfnews: Maktoum's legacy is a modern Dubai
		Shaikh Maktoum, a descendent of Al Bu Flasa of the powerful Bani Yas tribe, was born in 1943.
		Shaikh Maktoum always believed that a country's wealth lies not in its money but in its nationals and that they were the shield behind which a country seeks protection.
		Shaikh Maktoum's passion for horses is known throughout the world and Dubai became famous throughout the world for its stables and for its patronage of many world class horse races.
	archive.gulfnews.com /profile/shaikhmaktoum/more_stories/10009424.html (885 words)

	datadubai.com - History of the Gulf (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Said Al Maktoum had close ties with Qatar, which was ruled by his son-in-law who had been generous towards development projects in Dubai.
		Ras Al Khaimah did not join the union until just over two months after its birth, the hesitation stemming from its representation and the complication of a potential oil find off its coast around that time.
		When the proclamation of a new state was made on 2nd December 1971, the great hope was expressed "that this federation will form the nucleus of a complete federation which will include the remaining members of the brotherly family of emirates".
	www.datadubai.com /25years.htm (1039 words)

	Sheikh Maktoum al Maktoum - NTRA
		Eldest son of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Said al Maktoum, held position as the ruler of Dubai at the time of his death on Jan. 4, 2006 at age 62.
		Sheikh Maktoum owned Gainsborough Stud at Woolton Hill, near Newbury, Berkshire, England, which he purchased in November of 1981; Wood Park and Ballysheehan Studs in Ireland; and Gainsborough and Dubai Millennium Farms in Central Kentucky.
		Sheikh Maktoum first came to prominence with his three brothers when they bought eight yearlings for a total of $6.5 million at the 1981 Keeneland July yearling sale under the banner of Aston Upthorpe Stud.
	www.breederscup.com /stats_bios.aspx?id=3410 (382 words)

	Netpiper - History and Culture
		One of the Great figures of this era is Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa of Abu Dhabi., the grand father of the President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who ruled from1855 to 1909.
		Present ruler, educated and benevolent H.M. Sultan Qaboos bin Said came to power in 1970 promising: "I shall work with every possible haste to make your lives happier in preparation for a better future" Thirty years down the line Oman has taken major strides in education, health, industry and technology.
		Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (the Amir)
	www.netpiper.com /History (1394 words)

	Ruler of Dubai Dies While in Australia
		Sheik Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emir of Dubai and one of the world's foremost owners and breeders of thoroughbred horses, died Wednesday in Australia.
		Sheik Maktoum, also prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, was succeeded by his younger brother, Crown Prince Sheik Mohammed, the defense minister of the UAE, a federation of seven Gulf states.
		Sheik Maktoum was born at home in Shindagha, near the mouth of Dubai Creek, and educated at a British university.
	sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2006/01/04/international/i023000S48.DTL&type=printable (744 words)

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