Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Quotes

We are proud of our past and our present and we face the future with unflagging determination.

Our vision is sharp, our goals are clear, our resources are huge, our will is strong and we stand tall, ready to face the challenges ahead.

The elements of a true leader’s vision A true leader’s vision should target specific interests and answer important questions, such as: 1. What is the country’s interest in this vision? What is the interest of its society and business community? Who will benefit from it and how? In what way will it promote development and enhance the achievements that have already resulted from previous visions? 2. Is the vision based upon specific plans or is it going to be implemented randomly, without any link between its different phases? 3. Is it realistic and feasible or is it a wild vision that no amount of financial and human resources are capable of realizing? For example, giant residential and tourist complexes such as The Palm29 and The World30 islands may require huge resources that many countries cannot afford. While they may be feasible in the UAE, it would be impossible to build them in a number of other places. 4. What is the ideal time to propose the vision? 5. What is the best way to implement it? 6. Is the executive team ready? Who are its members and where will we acquire the high-calibre skills necessary? 7. How will the implementation of the vision be financed? 8. How will we convince investors to finance the project? 9. How will we market the finished product and what is the target market? Where and when?

true excellence does not come from being superior to others, but means surpassing oneself time and again.

We strive to eradicate the commercial borders and obstacles between Arab countries so that we may achieve the dream of economic unity because political unity amongst Arabs has become a distant fantasy.

There is a wide knowledge gap between us and the developed world in the West and in Asia. Our only choice is to bridge this gap as quickly as possible, because our age is defined by knowledge.

The ability to live in a stable, safe environment that gives us the opportunity to create, grow and nurture our talents is sadly denied to many in the world today. I am proud to be able to say – as a leader – I can offer this to my people.

Good leadership puts the interests of the community as a whole before those of any specific group. Credibility of leadership can only be established through action and not words.

Con una perspectiva positiva, verás los retos como oportunidades, un futuro lleno de éxito y gente llena de potencial, de habilidades, de talento y bondad.

We can speak of war as vehemently as some others do, but because we believe otherwise as Muslims, we prefer to speak of peace.

Anyone who admires his leader greatly, and seeks his respect and trust, should be frank with him, tell him about his mistakes and faults, and advise him about the right way.

Change or you will be changed: leaders who neglect the good of their people will be forsaken. Leadership is a service, not a gateway to privilege.

Our aid has humanitarian objectives only; it is never governed by politics or limited by the geography, race, color or religion of the beneficiary.

We do not hesitate to help and support the brother, the ill-fated friend or the needy wherever they are. This is our message to the world, and this is the United Arab Emirates.

Lamenting the past is a waste of energy that we can turn into positive energy through work and acquiring skills.