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In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime More…

31 January 2026: “The Accession Day of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Crown Prince of Dubai, and of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Deputy Ruler of Dubai, stands as a testament to the far-sighted vision and wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai. Since their accession, Dubai has witnessed remarkable achievements across various sectors, further solidifying the Emirate’s position as a global hub for economic growth and innovation. Since assuming office as Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed b

Dubai, 24 January 2026: The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Round 1 No Gi got underway today at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex (NAS) in Dubai, with strong action across the U12, U14 and U16 categories. Athletes delivered impressive performances throughout the opening day, underlining the steady progress of jiu-jitsu among the youth in the UAE. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club topped the standings on Day 1, followed by Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Palms Sports – Team 777 in third. The quality of competition and discipline on display reflected the effectiveness of club programmes and specialised academi

Dubai, 2 January 2026: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Charbel Dagher on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Literature and Arts category. His Highness highlighted the central role that literature and the arts have played in shaping societies and civilisations throughout history. In a post on X, His Highness said, “We congratulate the winner of the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in Literature and Arts, Professor Charbel Dagher from Lebanon, Professor of Arabic Literature. Over several decades, he has made significant intellectual c

January 03, 2026: Today, we commemorate a proud and momentous chapter in our nation’s history and in the collective memory of its people, as we mark the twentieth anniversary of the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, as the Ruler of Dubai. On this occasion, we reflect upon the remarkable transformations and exceptional achievements that Dubai has realised across diverse fields, and the distinguished global standing it has attained under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s wise and visionary leadership. This anniversary encapsulates a rich journey of dedication and ac

Dubai, UAE, 12th December, 2025: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today confirms that Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the FIA, following the election of his Presidential List by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan. President Mohammed Ben Sulayem now begins his second four-year term, having overseen a period of significant renewal and stabilisation for the organisation since his initial election in 2021. Over the past four years, the FIA has undergone a wide-ranging tran

Dubai, UAE, 12 December 2025: On 18 December, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will host the iconic Arab artist Marcel Khalife in a cultural discussion session, Melodies Pulsing With Arabic. In celebration of World Arabic Language Day and to promote Arabic culture and literature, the session will allow the audience to experience the beauty of classical Arabic poetry that Khalife composed and sang. Moderated by writer Reem Alkamali, the session will explore the intersection of poetry and music, and the importance of the Arabic language in contemporary art and culture. The discussion will also focus on the role of the arts in transmitti

Dubai, UAE, 26 November 2025: His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, welcomed Her Excellency Tuula Johanna Yrjola, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the UAE, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member at the Foundation. During the meeting, both sides explored the growing importance of integrating human intelligence with artificial intelligence as the defining language of the modern era. They emphasized that humanity has always been the driving force behind intellectual and artistic revolutions,