#Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Mohammed launches 'Plant the Emirates' national programme

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Plant the Emirates’ national programme

Launching in line with the Year of Sustainability 2024, Plant the Emirates seeks to increase green spaces, promote environmental protection efforts, and encourage domestic agriculture

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UAE cabinet reshuffle: here’s what you need to know

The UAE has two new deputy prime ministers following the announcement on Sunday

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Zero red tape: Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed eyes slashing bureaucracy

The programme will work to reduce the duration of government services by 50 per cent and re-engineer hundreds of government services

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Sheikh Mohammed on why families are crucial for Dubai

The government allocated Dhs88bn to community development, a 3.4 times increase compared to Dhs26bn for the past decade

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UAE: Sheikh Mohammed announces 10 economic principles for the next decade

The economic principles include building a digital economy and a fair legislative environment

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5 essential facts about UAE Flag Day revealed: Symbolism, history, and celebrations

First celebrated in 2013, Flag Day is observed annually on November 3

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Sheikh Mohammed directs Dhs50m in humanitarian aid to Palestinians

The aid comes as part of the UAE’s policy to provide urgent relief and assistance to vulnerable populations and those in need around the world in times of crisis

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Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed issues new decree to form ICD board

The Investment Corporation of Dubai is the principal investment arm of the emirate’s government

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Sheikh Mohammed announces major urban planning law for Dubai

The new urban planning law seeks to develop an integrated and effective system for the emirate

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Sheikh Mohammed celebrates 74th birthday: 7 facts about Dubai’s ruler

Sheikh Mohammed celebrates his 74th birthday on Saturday, July 15

UAE attracts foreign direct investment of $23bn in 2022

UAE attracts foreign direct investment of $23bn in 2022

The country remains the leading recipient of global FDI in the GCC, attracting 61 per cent of all foreign investments into the region last year

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Sheikh Mohammed announces formation of national council to combat drug trafficking

The National Council Against Drugs is chaired by Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Emirati federal govt employees can receive paid leave to start a business

The cabinet also approved housing loans for citizens worth Dhs2.4bn for the next six months, with 500 beneficiaries per month

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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs6.3bn housing package for Emiratis in Dubai

The development of a new housing complex in Al Khawaneej area 2, which will include 1,100 residential villas, was also approved

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UAE rolls out comprehensive changes to visa regime for residents and tourists

The UAE Cabinet has announced expanded eligibility criteria for Golden Visas, outlined conditions under which Green Visas can be obtained and also introduced new self-sponsored visas for visitors

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UAE Cabinet approves establishment of Council for Digital Economy

The UAE Digital Economy Strategy aims to double the contribution of the digital economy to the GDP from 9.7 per cent to 19.4 per cent within the next ten years

UAE’s GDP grows 3.8 per cent in 2021, beating international expectations

Its GDP reached Dhs1.489tn at current prices, with the growth rate for 2021 reported to be the highest in the region

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Sheikh Mohammed issues new law regulating provision of digital services in Dubai

Government bodies and judicial authorities as well as non-government entities in Dubai are required to provide digital services to their customers

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Journalist Raed Barqawi explains the inspiration behind his first book

Raed Barqawi has spent more than three decades observing the meteoric rise of Dubai and the UAE. His book chronicles the formative years of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who has played an instrumental role in transforming the country into a global powerhouse

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UAE Cabinet approves strategy to regulate operators of crowdfunding platforms

The UAE Cabinet met at the Expo 2020 Dubai during which a number of initiatives and legislations were approved

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Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed orders humanitarian relief flights for civilians fleeing Ukraine

The aid delivered by the two flights will be able to benefit around 85,000 people

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets King of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi

The two leaders reportedly discussed ways to expand cooperation across all fronts

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UAE cabinet approves housing loans budget of Dhs12bn for Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme

The cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met at Expo 2020 Dubai

(left-right) Raed Barqawi, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Ian Fairservice. Image credit: Motivate Media Group

Emirates LitFest 2022: New book on Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed unveiled

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum was present at the launch of the book authored by journalist Raed Barqawi and published by Motivate Media Group

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Israel’s President Herzog visits Expo 2020 Dubai, meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

The President visited the Expo as part of an official visit to the UAE

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Sheikh Mohammed visits new Infinity Bridge in Dubai

It improves connectivity between Deira and Bur Dubai by raising the total number of lanes crossing the Dubai Creek from 48 to 60

UAE launches Coders HQ to empower local, global coding communities

The project aims to build a new generation of coders, enhance their skills in coding and technology and empower them with tools and expertise

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Sheikh Mohammed issues new law for individuals with disabilities in Dubai

A permanent committee has also been established to implement policies, plans and initiatives to protect the rights of people of determination the emirate

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dhs100m Great Arab Minds initiative in Dubai

The five-year initiative will support 1,000 leading Arab intellectuals across fields including physics and mathematics, software and data science, economics, higher education and research

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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget of Dhs181bn for 2022-2024

It includes an expenditure of nearly Dhs60bn in 2022