International personalities described His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as “a symbol of humanity in the Arab world and globally” and “a knight of poetry, vision and courage.”
She praised His Highness’ charitable stances, extending a helping hand to children and adults, and providing education and health care opportunities for those underprivileged in various regions of the world.
Sheikh Al-Azhar
In 2013, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received, at the headquarters of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, His Eminence, the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.
During the meeting, His Eminence, the Grand Imam, praised the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, patron and founder of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, which he described as the most widespread, highest, most appreciated and most important award, especially among Muslim youth who are keen to memorize and understand what came in the Holy Qur’an. Verses and provisions, and participate in this blessed annual award.
Pope Tawadros
In 2014, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received, at his palace in Zabeel, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria, Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, and the accompanying delegation.
Pope Tawadros thanked His Highness for the UAE’s humanitarian and patriotic stances towards the brotherly Egyptian people.
Magdi Yacoub
In 2020, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum awarded Professor Magdi Yaqoub the Mohammed bin Rashid scarf for humanitarian work in return for his efforts in charitable and humanitarian work and his medical and scientific achievements, which for more than 50 years have given hope and life to millions of patients around the world.
Majdi Yaqoub, the famous heart surgeon, confirmed that the UAE is the homeland of goodness, peace and tolerance, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is a symbol of humanity globally and in the Arab world.
Bill Gates
In a previous meeting in 2013, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received, in his palace in Zabeel, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Bill Gates, co-chair and member of the Board of Trustees of the Bell Foundation Melinda Gates, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Microsoft International.
During the meeting, Gates thanked and appreciated His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his humanitarian and charitable stances, extending a hand of assistance to children and the elderly, and providing education and health care opportunities for these disadvantaged people in various regions of the Third World, through the contributions and access of Dubai Cares. To these areas and to provide treatment for patients and modern means of education for children deprived of this human right.
Maradona
The late Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona has previously confirmed that the personality of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the personality of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, had a great influence on his life, especially during the period he spent in Dubai.
He said that their Highnesses possess the sporty personality that is capable of changing many concepts and building the ideas of Emirati youth in a way that contributes to serving their country and building a generation of young people capable of giving with great love.
He added: «I spent the most beautiful of my football life in Naples when I was a player during which I made a wonderful football history with a group of players for this city that I saw in the eyes of its people the love of football, and I also spend the most beautiful days of my life in the arms of the Emirate of Dubai, where there is mutual respect between all nationalities that live in Love and peace on the land of this country, their great desire and their ability to bring regarding a great renaissance, not only in sports, but in all aspects of life, because there are leaders who care regarding their people, among whom I hope to spend the rest of my life.
Messi
The Argentine player, Lionel Messi, the soccer star, thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for the great hospitality he received during his visit to the UAE, on his official page on the social networking site “Facebook”, as one of the most prominent stars participating in the Dubai conference. International Sports in its tenth session.
Tom Cruise
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received a symbolic souvenir gift presented to His Highness by international star Tom Cruise. Inscribed with the name of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid; This is in an expression of gratitude and thanks for the great support and generous care that His Highness gave to the work team in the various stages of filming in Dubai.
Tom Cruise and those responsible for the film confirmed their admiration for the unique capabilities available in Dubai, which make it a city with a special cinematic character. Especially since it has a strong infrastructure and a distinguished management system characterized by high efficiency and the ability to organize and inter-coordinate, which makes Dubai a focus of attention for filmmakers seeking to reach new regions around the world that serve them in highlighting their cinematic projects in a new way, especially since the global nature of the city makes it an ideal choice for businesses. Its dramatic context takes place in more than one city, where the diversity of architectural styles in Dubai, as well as the great diversity of its natural sites, can be employed to serve this purpose without burdening the production with additional expenses.
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal
In 2013, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received, at Zabeel Palace, his brother, His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Governor of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Arab Thought Foundation.
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal praised the role of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in achieving the goals of his people and raising the status of his country in various international forums, praising what the UAE in general and Dubai in particular have achieved during the past 30 years, considering that Dubai is the ideal model in construction, development, success and experience. And conquering the impossible, referring to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, his determination and confidence in the capabilities and energies of his people’s sons and daughters.
In 2016, His Highness published a tweet through his official Twitter account, containing part of a poem that he dedicated to His Highness Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, and commented on it, saying: “A poem from a brother and friend, His Highness Prince Khaled Al-Faisal … the knight of the word … and the collector of wisdom.”
And Prince Khaled’s poem says at its beginning: O knight of poetry, vision, and daring.. O developer of thought and knowledge. His home.. You sent your poetry on the media’s horses.. Its echo was echoed by the mountains, land, and its seas.. You added your presence to the arena of poetry important.. and revived its market, its square, and its midst.
• January 4, the anniversary of Mohammed bin Rashid assuming the reins of power in Dubai.
• “We have to stop the bleeding of Arab brains into the West, and they are appreciated in their homelands.”
• «The government is not an authority over the people, but an authority to serve the people, so the measure of the government’s success is the satisfaction of those dealing with it».
Magdi Yacoub:
“The UAE is the homeland of goodness, peace and tolerance.”
Maradona:
“The personality of Mohammed bin Rashid had a great impact on my life.”
Tom Cruise:
“Mohammed bin Rashid made Dubai a city with a special cinematic character.”
Bill Gates:
“The ruler of Dubai extended a helping hand to the disadvantaged in the third world.”