His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, confirmed that the publications of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” contributed to the development of knowledge and creative thinking among new generations, noting These publications will remain a beacon that illuminates the path of present and future generations.
This came during the participation of His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr in a discussion session organized by the Publications Pavilion of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024, entitled: “What does His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum offer to future generations through his books and publications?”
During the session moderated by Mohammed Salem, a journalist on Dubai TV, His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr reviewed the lessons learned from the publications of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and their contributions to inspiring new generations, and giving them useful lessons about their past and future.
Various achievements
His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr said during the session, which was attended by a number of writers, intellectuals, media figures and visitors to the exhibition: “The publications of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum document the political and cultural history of the UAE, beginning with the establishment of the union in 1971 at the hands of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may God bless them and the founding leaders, may God have mercy on them, and through the establishment of a modern state that has achieved remarkable economic, political, cultural and social achievements, all of which are in the interest of building humanity.”
His Excellency Mohammed Al-Murr added: “From this historical background came the experience of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which he documented in several books, which His Highness began with the book “My Vision,” which mentions in its introduction that a journalist asked him about his wishes, and His Highness answered him that he wishes the Emirates goodness and glory. In all fields”.
His Excellency continued: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum states that his purpose in writing the book “My Vision” is to provide a number of advice to friendly developing peoples by narrating the successful experience of the Emirates, indicating that His Highness speaks in the book about the Arab Islamic civilization that was occupying… An advanced position among nations when they followed the rules of civilizational progress, such as pioneering sciences, an open economy, and great ambition. When they abandoned these positive values, they collapsed and the flame of civilization passed to other nations and peoples who achieved progress in modern industries and contemporary sciences.
Practical lessons
His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr stated that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum continues, in the book “My Vision,” to review the UAE’s development experience, which was based on logical and rational foundations, the first of which is the vision, followed by the leadership, and implemented by the administration through work teams and firm decisions.
His Excellency pointed out that the lessons learned from the book “My Vision” are not theoretical lessons, but rather practical lessons, so that every leadership, if it takes into account the interests of its country and its people, can achieve the positive results achieved by the UAE and Dubai.
Articulating stations
His Excellency Muhammad Al-Murr pointed out that the book “My Story… 50 Stories in Fifty Years”; It is a biography of a historical and humanitarian nature, in which His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presents highlights and milestones from the journey of fifty years of his life, work, and responsibilities.
His Excellency noted that in the book “My Story”, His Highness stops at pivotal points in the history of the UAE, to which he was a witness and an active party. The book also constitutes an enjoyable journey in the world of reading in which chapters of self-building intersect with building the state, since His Highness was assigned the first “job”. “In serving his country, when he assumed command of the police and public security in Dubai in 1968, and until he assumed the position of Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in 2006; Passing through the establishment of the Dubai Defense Force, and then His Highness assuming the position of Minister of Defense in the first ministerial formation of the UAE, in addition to His Highness’s leadership of the accelerated development process in Dubai, as Crown Prince of Dubai, and then its Ruler, transforming the emirate into one of the best cities in the world.
He stated that His Highness devotes a chapter in the book “My Story” to talk about the passing of the late Sheikh Zayed, recalling His Highness glimpses of his long career in managing the Union, where His Highness says in the book: “Zayed taught us how a person can remain alive in hearts and minds. Zayed taught us how A person can remain high in life and in death.” His Highness also devotes several chapters to talking about his father, the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, the builder of modern Dubai, and the lessons he learned from him in management and leadership.
His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr said: “One of the beautiful stories included in the book “My Story” is the one in which His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum talks about aspects of his personal life, especially his relationship with his late mother, Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on her. She represented to His Highness the model mother, and His Highness also shares with his readers the eternal relationship of love that has linked him to horses since his childhood, a love that accompanied him in his youth, and still accompanies him today.”
His Excellency stressed that the book “My Story” reviews Dubai’s exceptional and inspiring experience, which made it the most successful economic and development model in the region, and transformed it into a leading tourist destination competing with the world’s leading cities in this field, in addition to building giant projects such as Dubai International Airport and the establishment of Emirates Airlines. Which had a humble beginning until today it has become the best air carrier in the world.
Happiness and positivity
His Excellency Mohammed Al-Murr explained that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum enriched the Arab Library with the book “Flashes of Thought,” which includes ideas and opinions of His Highness inspired by the dialogue session at the government summit held in 2013, in addition to various topics in leadership, creativity, and horsemanship. And he loved first place.
He pointed out that His Highness’s book “Reflections on Happiness and Positivity” presented an administrative and development vision based on optimism and positivity, stressing that the positive meanings in this book are suitable for all types of administrations, whether in the governmental, private, or educational sector, or even in family life.
Inspiring visions
His Excellency Mohammed Al-Murr touched on the poetic works of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, stressing that His Highness is considered one of the figures of Nabataean poetry at the level of the Gulf countries, as His Highness’s poems are distinguished by their cognitive value and philosophical dimensions drawn from life and rich experience.
He stressed that His Highness’s publications provided inspiring visions on leadership and conquering the impossible, and contributed to creating a comprehensive government movement that contributes to the happiness of the customer audience, as His Highness is always keen to raise the level of effectiveness of government procedures and enhance the leadership of the UAE government and its global competitiveness in government efficiency and the absence of bureaucracy.
His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr pointed out that the books of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum contributed to the development of knowledge and creative thinking among new generations, and these publications will remain a beacon for future generations to inspire them in the race of the future, so that the flag of the UAE will always fly, and a symbol of progress, ambition and achievement.
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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