Dubai Ruler honoured with Arab League award

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was honoured by the Arab League for his contributions to the development of the Arab world.

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai received the Shield for Leadership in Arab Development for leading initiatives and his role in empowering Arab communities, spreading knowledge and creating a more stable future for the region.

The award is given to exceptional personalities and role models in the field of sustainable development in the Arab world.

Arab League secretary general Ahmed Abul-Gheit said Sheikh Mohammed is a symbol of development because of his 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 initiative,” Mr Aboul-Gheit said.

“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,” Sheikh Mohammed 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.”