Video: Sheikh Mohammed joins 10,000 attendees at Tony Robbins event in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai joined thousands of people at an event addressed by motivational speaker Tony Robbins on Tuesday.

The ‘Achieve the Unimaginable’ event – Robbins’ first in Dubai – was held at the recently-opened Coca-Cola Arena.

Taking to Twitter, Sheikh Mohammed said the event was the start of efforts to “build a brighter future”.

“With 10,000 aspiring leaders and positive change makers at the biggest motivational event in the region,” he wrote.

“Gathering a crowd of 10,000 is just the beginning to lead societies towards a better future. We have more to come.”

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مع ١٠ آلاف مشارك في أكبر ورشة قيادية تحفيزية في المنطقة … ١٠ آلاف طاقة قيادية .. ١٠ آلاف صانع تغيير إيجابي .. ١٠ آلاف هي البداية فقط لتحريك المجتمعات حولنا نحو مستقبل أفضل .. القادم أكبر .. With 10,000 aspiring leaders and positive change makers at the biggest motivational event in the region. Gathering a crowd of 10,000 is just the beginning to lead societies towards a better future. We have more to come.

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During his presentation, Tony Robbins touched upon a broad range of topics covering leadership, decision making, human influences, excellence and more.

Appearing alongside Robbins at the Coca-Cola Arena was singer Alicia Keys, US artist Prince EA and Nick Vujicic.

Born without limbs as a result the rare tetra-amelia syndrome, Vujicic is also a popular motivational speaker who has travelled the world.

Developed as part of a collaboration between Dubai-based developer, Meraas, and international venue management company AEG Ogden, the Coca-Cola Arena officially opened its doors to the public with a performance by Canadian comedian Russell Peters on June 6, 2019.

The venue has since hosted performances by Maroon 5, The 1975 and Westlife.