His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is celebrating his 72 birthday today.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed was born on 15 July 1949 at Al Shindagha, Dubai.
On 4 January 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed became the ruler of Dubai after the death of his brother and the Ruer of Dubia, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The UAE Supreme Council further appointed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed the next day as Vice President of the UAE.
On 11 February 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed was nominated as Prime Minister of the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed has accomplished many feats including establishing Dubai as a tourism and travel hub and a centre for business, and has also opened many landmark sites including the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed is a poet and has published several Nabati poetry and is also a major figure in horse racing and breeding.