The new face of Dubai- Crown Prince: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan
Born on 14th November 1982, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the second son of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma’a. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed descends from the Al Bu Falasah clan of the Bani Yas.
The Dubai Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has already established his reputation as a leader. He clearly shows ample leadership characteristics flavored with the qualities of modesty, simplicity and generosity.
In this aspect, Sheikh Hamdan is following in the footsteps of his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.He has always been that kindle to the bleak world where the future is uncertain and knowledge is in abundance but it’s at a point where it is hard to obtain.He has always been that one shoulder his father has always counted upon in order to be successful in the endeavors of the country.
He is always keen to meet the people without any restrictions or barriers. He always works to solve their problems and follow-up their matters. Sheikh Hamdan have expanded and evolved since he assumed his position as the Crown Prince of Dubai on 1st February 2008. Since then, he has been playing a vital role in recognizing and implementing the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid after taking responsibility for the most critical files in the emirate.
Over the years, the Dubai Crown Prince has continuously worked close to his father H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and learned from him the qualities of visionary leadership and strategic perspective in addition to adopting the personality traits that have established H.H. He has celebrated the country’s happiness and its success in ways that he could even reach out to everyone who were a pathway to the county’s success.
Sheikh Mohammed as a unique world statesman with unmatched accomplishments. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born and grew up in an era when the United Arab Emirates was striding swiftly on the path of rapid development and growth. of patience and perseverance.
He lived through - and with - the challenges and quality leaps that the country accomplished. He acquired invaluable experience in various field since his early days as he was constantly near the decision-making centers of Dubai and the UAE. Sheikh Hamdan is the descendant of His Highness Late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai!
Despite his serious responsibilities, he is present with them in their joys and sorrows. It is quite common to see Sheikh Hamdan driving his car down the streets of Dubai, eating in restaurants or chatting with people. Sheikh Hamdan has been influenced by several factors that have shaped his personality and crystallized his vision. The military lifestyle in Sandhurst taught him discipline and punctuality.
About this experience he said: “What you learn in prominent military academies like Sandhurst that revolves around the values of discipline, responsibility and commitment. These values are practically essential to carry out your responsibilities competently.” Besides, the various sports that Sheikh Hamdan practices - especially equine sports - have equipped him with qualities that resonates with his character. His words, like his actions have never failed to impress us . He is a poet who writes under the name of Fazza and expresses his emotions in the form of words that attribute to love, friendship and patriotism. Not only he is a multi talented man, but also an amiable man who has set the whole of his instagram family in love with him.
We are so proud to have someone so able like him to take up and lead the country that has given us so much till today.
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Story Teller: Samreen Khimani