His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has been honoured by the Arab League in recognition of his contribution to the development of the Arab world.
The Ruler of Dubai received the ‘Arab League Shield for Leadership in Arab Development’ for his innovative vision for empowering Arab communities, spreading knowledge, and creating a stable and brighter future. The 'Arab League Shield for Leadership in Arab Development' is awarded to exceptional personalities and role models in the field of sustainable development in the Arab world.
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, said that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is a symbol of development in the Arab world due to his leading initiatives, creative thinking and vision.
“Sheikh Mohammed was able to deeply instil the values of creativity and innovation in Dubai, which has become a symbol of Arab pride, and an example for the region to follow. When we look at Dubai, we see an innovative government that inspires people to take the initiative, and constantly work towards creating a bright future,” said Ahmed Aboul-Gheit.
“We see government work as a journey towards making ourselves more competitive. In the UAE, we love to work on enhancing our competitiveness and we believe that the government is a key engine for the development of all sectors,” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said. “The Arab world needs to transform its administrative operations and shed conventional ways of thinking. We need a clear vision to enhance the effectiveness of government.”
Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future HE Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi received the Award on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at a ceremony held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.