During its participation in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024, the Publications Pavilion of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, organized a discussion session entitled “Leadership Lessons in the Journey of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.”
Dr. Yasar Jarrar, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid College of Government and a professor at Hult International Business School in the United States of America, reviewed during the session moderated by Hamad Al Hosani, a researcher at the Trends Center for Research and Consultation, the impact of the publications of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In building models of ambitious leaders capable of proactive thinking and conquering the impossible, and their contributions to preparing a conscious leadership generation capable of assuming responsibility.
An exceptional leader
Dr. Yasar Jarrar said during the session, which was attended by a number of writers, intellectuals, media figures and visitors to the exhibition, “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is an outstanding leader and a unique school of leadership, as we learned from His Highness that successful leadership is not measured by words and ideas, but is measured by achievements.” This is His Highness’s leadership philosophy.”
He stressed that “some people doubted a number of huge projects for the Emirate of Dubai, such as Emirates Airlines, the Shopping Festival, Dubai Internet City, and Dubai Media City, but the days have proven the correctness of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to refute all the doubts that some people had, and these projects succeeded and Dubai was transformed.” To the best cities in the world, whether for businessmen, specialized experts, or those seeking job opportunities.”
Dr. Yasar Jarrar pointed out that “one of the reasons for Dubai’s success is the leadership style, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum established a school of leadership, the foundation of which is ambitions that do not know the impossible,” stressing that His Highness’s publications contributed to building models of ambitious leaders, even A number of them have been included in the school curriculum.
Design the future
Dr. Yasar Jarrar, author of the book “The Sheikh, the CEO…Lessons in Leadership from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum”, discussed the impact of the publications of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in anticipating and designing the future and consolidating the UAE’s leadership position in this aspect, stressing that the reader His Highness’s books, especially the book “My Story”, realize that the success of the UAE and Dubai did not come by chance or by a stroke of luck, but rather came as a result of careful scientific planning and sincere diligent work.
He stated that His Highness’s publications are a document of happiness and positivity, as His Highness is always keen to spread positive energy in work teams and society alike, to achieve more successes and achievements, stressing that we have learned from His Highness that a positive and successful leader is one who works to raise the morale of his team and makes the work environment Happy and positive.
He said, “The leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is characterized by positivity, wisdom, and turning challenges into opportunities,” noting that His Highness’s book, “Reflections on Happiness and Positivity,” carries a very great positive energy that drives work and achievement.
Resuming Arab civilization
Dr. Yasar Jarrar noted that “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is an inspiring leader who works diligently to instill hope in the Arab nation and resume Arab civilization. When His Highness was asked in one of the meetings how much the Arab region dominates His Highness’s agenda, he replied: The Arab region is not on my agenda.” Only, it’s my agenda.”
He added: “His Highness launched many initiatives to resume the Arab region’s contribution to human civilization, such as the Arab Youth Center, Hope Makers, the Arab Reading Challenge, and Arab Geniuses. The success of the “Hope Probe” mission was not only a success for the UAE, but rather a success for the Arab will, and a sign of hope. It gave Arab youth confidence in their future and the future of their countries.”
Empowering youth
Dr. Yasar Jarrar said: “We learned from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum his interest in developing the capabilities of leaders at all levels, and enhancing the role of youth in the fields of development, as His Highness launched many initiatives and programs aimed at empowering youth, developing their skills, and listening to their opinions.” And strengthening their leadership spirit, including the appointment of Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei as Minister of State for Youth Affairs at the age of 22 years, making her the youngest minister in the world, as we learned from His Highness that youth are not the youth of the body, but the youth of the mind and new ideas.”
It is noteworthy that this discussion session comes within a group of sessions organized by the Publications Pavilion of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to shed light on the visions and experiences of His Highness, and the importance of his publications and their impact on government, development, cultural and social work.
The pavilion of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s publications celebrates 13 publications by His Highness, which contributed to the intellectual and cultural movement locally and in the Arab world. Its topics vary to include various walks and aspects of life, especially in management, excellence, entrepreneurship and leadership, and tell many details and stories of the renaissance of Dubai and the UAE, to… Along with a group of positions that reflect the enlightened thought of His Highness.
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