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Today I want to introduce you to a real patriot
his country Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, his achievements
and plans for the future.

Sheikh Mohammed was appointed Crown Prince of Dubai on January 3, 1995 by Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

A day later, Sheikh Mohammed, by the will of the President of the United Arab Emirates, was nominated for the positions of Vice President and Prime Minister of the country.

What is done
In August 1966, Sheikh Mohammed traveled to London to enroll at the Bell Language School in Cambridge.

Returning to Dubai after his training, Sheikh Mohammed was appointed as the head of the Dubai Police, as well as the head of the Dubai Defense Force, which later became part of the UAE military.

Emirates Airline
In March 1985, Sheikh Mohammed challenged Maurice Flanagan, then head of Dubai's national tourism committee, to launch a new airline called Emirates Airline.

The first flight of the airline took place in October 1985.

According to Flanagan, apart from an initial $10 million, the state has not allocated a single dirham to the development of Emirates Airline;

For reference:
Emirates Airlines
Fleet size - 213 (+295 ordered)
Destinations - 120

Aeroflot
Fleet size - 167 (251 with subsidiaries)
Destinations - 122 (232 with subsidiaries)

american airlines
Fleet size - 964
Destinations - 273

Charity
In September 2007, Sheikh Mohammed launched the Dubai Cares campaign to raise money to pay for the education of 1 million children in poor countries.

The amount donated by the public in the first campaign in 2007 exceeded 1.65 billion dirhams (approximately US$450 million);

Sheikh Mohammed personally increased this amount to 3.5 billion dirhams (approximately 1 billion US dollars)

Construction
The project of the archipelago of artificial islands, which is one of the most interesting sights of the UAE, has ended.

In addition to these islands, in January 2008, another archipelago was completed off the coast of the Emirates called "Mir", imitating the outlines of the continents of planet Earth.

When all scheduled for this moment the islands of Dubai will be built, the territory of the emirate will increase by more than 500 square kilometers

dubai metro
opening date
September 9, 2009
Daily passenger traffic ~300,000

Eating and drinking is prohibited on the Dubai Metro, both on trains and at stations. The fine for this is 100 dirhams. It is forbidden to chew gum (a fine of 50 dirhams), as well as sleeping, smoking, transporting animals, bicycles and alcoholic beverages.

The fine for inappropriate use of the stopcock is 2,000 dirhams (545 USD).

The Dubai Metro is the third in the Middle East.

Metro trains operate in a fully automatic mode without drivers, maximum speed composition - 110 km / h

Burj Khalifa: the tallest building above ground in the history of human construction
Construction: September 21, 2004 - January 4, 2010
Height: - 828 m (Ostankino TV tower - 540.1 m)
Number of floors: 163
Area inside the building: 344,000 m?

The total cost of construction was 20 billion US dollars

Meydan Hippodrome
The hippodrome is the largest in the world both in terms of capacity (60 thousand people) and in terms of the length of the grass race track (2.4 km).

The race track hosts the most expensive prize pool of $26.25 million.

The first place prize in 2013 was $10 million.

Meydan is one of the longest buildings in the world, the length of the stands is 1.7 kilometers. Also on the territory of the hippodrome one of the largest LED screens in the world measuring 110 by 10 meters is installed.

In the United Arab Emirates, there is a ban on betting on horse racing. The prize funds are formed from money allocated by the UAE emirs, sponsors of the competitions and received from the sale of tickets.

Personal life
Sheikh Mohammed married his eldest wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Yuma Al Maktoum in 1979.

Among his younger wives, the most famous is Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, daughter of King Hussein and half-sister of King Abdullah II - respectively, the previous and current kings of Jordan, whom he married on April 10, 2004.

In 2007, Princess Haya gave birth to a girl, Al Jalil, to Sheikh Mohammed, and in January 2012, a son, Zayed.

Sheikh has 9 sons and 14 daughters.

personal fortune
The personal fortune of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for 2016 is estimated at more than $4 billion.

Sports interests
Sheikh Mohammed is a significant figure in the world of equestrian sports, a major horse breeder and equestrian athlete.

In 2012, at the age of 63, Sheikh Mohammed became the winner of the world horse riding endurance race, overcoming a race track of 160 km, he overtook 152 opponents representing 38 countries of the world, and reached the finish line seven hours after the start of the race.

Sheikh Mohammed also won gold in individual endurance events at the 15th Asian Games in 2006.

Sheikh is very popular in Dubai locals highly appreciate his efforts.
The number of posters with images of the Sheikh is not inferior to Ilyich in his best years.

What will happen tomorrow?
Expo 2020 is a world exhibition that will be held in Dubai (UAE). The venue for the exhibition was determined by voting at the General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on November 27, 2013 in Paris. The exhibition will run from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021 in Dubai, UAE

By 2020, Dubai will look like this:

"I have no idea who coined the word - impossible, but this man definitely wants an easy life" © Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
And now let's remember the phrase of our rulers .... the one from which everyone has a good mood :))))))

But what about the oil needle?
From the photographs below, it is not difficult to guess where the petrodollars were spent.

Upon marriage, UAE citizens are provided with cottages and land free of charge.

70,000 dirhams is a state subsidy that is received by citizens of the Emirates entering into marriage.

AED 10,200 ($2,780) is the minimum basic pension for a UAE resident.

The size of the pension of a UAE resident increases by 2% with each year of work after reaching 20 years of service.

And they also have 2 pensions - a widow or other heir receives her own and the deceased husband's.

Skeptics:

Dubai - not at all concerned about the collapse in prices for black gold, the local currency has not fallen against the dollar, and the authorities are not thinking of cutting the budget. Why? Exactly 20 years ago, 83% of the income of the "oasis in the desert" was oil money, but now their share in GDP ... is only 6% in Dubai and 29% in the whole UAE.

Per last years The Emirates spent $35 billion to get rid of oil dependence.

For comparison: Russia receives about half of all earnings from the export of energy resources

The rate of "green" in the Emirates has not changed for 20 years

Now Dubai is one of the main tourist destinations in the world. Last year, the tiny emirate, according to the latest data, was visited by 20 million people - the same number as Russia with our huge number of attractions.

Morality...
Here it is the success story of a man with a capital letter, who turned his people from Bedouins into rich people, I think that the rulers of Mother Russia should take an example from such a person who personifies real example that if you want you can live a little better.

P.S. First post, don't judge too harshly :)

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - full name crown prince, enviable bachelor of the planet, billionaire and just handsome man. How does an Arab prince live?

1. Sheikh is one of 13 children, has 6 brothers and 9 sisters. The fortune of the heir is estimated at a tidy sum, a little less than 20 billion US dollars. Prince Hamdan was born to Prime Minister and Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his first wife. This young man is very popular because of his extraordinary image, close to ordinary people.

2 Like many famous children of the heirs, the sheikh was educated in the UK, lived in London for some time, after which he returned home, where duties and business awaited.

3. As befits the crown prince, from childhood he was prepared for the ruling post. So the young sheikh takes an active part in the life of his country, regularly appearing at various congresses, at which he invariably puts on a candour and arafatka.

4. But, when officialdom is over, the prince transforms into a simple, smiling guy who passionately loves formula 1 and horses.

5. Sheikh confidently stays in the saddle, which even led to his victory on Olympic Games.

6. It is quite natural that, despite the European education, the prince is different from other crown princes of other countries! For example, his personal life is kept in the strictest confidence.

7. But with small children he can often be seen - these are the nieces and nephews of the Sheikh, with whom he willingly takes pictures. In addition, you can see Hamdan surrounded by tiger cubs, falcons and Arabian horses. In a word, luxury worthy of the level of the gods.

8. But with his wealth, Hamdan does not forget about the poor and does charity work, overseeing several aid funds.

9. It is known that he is engaged to a certain relative on the side of his mother. It should be noted that the bride is chosen by the parents, according to Arab traditions, so it is not surprising that the future of the prince has long been decided.

10. However, sheikhs are allowed to have as many wives as they like, but most likely this will also be the choice of his family, and not his romantic interest.

11. Now the prince holds the post of chairman of the council of Dubai, he is also the president of the sports committee.

12. Hamdan's versatile talents also affect poetry. His Highness writes romantic poetry.

13. How well the prince keeps in the saddle, brought him first place in riding.

14. The prince also breeds camels, which in itself is a rather expensive hobby.

15. It is logical that His Highness flies exclusively by private jet.

16. On the prince's list of hobbies is scuba diving with an elephant.

17. Beyond Curating charitable foundations, the sheikh supports people with handicapped.

18. The white tiger cub is the prince's favorite.

19. Hamdan also loves cars.

20. Among the extreme sports that the sheikh does are skydiving. In flight!

21. Mountaineering

22. Hunting with falcons

23. Hamdan is an excellent photographer, always ready to give advice to beginners in this business.

24. With a camera in hand

25. Diving is also a hobby of the heir.

The love story of a simple girl and a prince is a classic plot for fairy tales and has been popular since time immemorial, so not only little girls dream of marrying a handsome, rich and intelligent “prince on a white horse”, but also fully accomplished adult women. And miracles happen, the main thing is to know where to look for him, this prince. We present to your attention the five most beautiful and richest heirs Muslim world.

1. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Son of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his wife sheikhs Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum. sheikh Hamdan- a very popular person in the United Arab Emirates. He received an excellent education in the UK, graduating military school ground forces in Sandhurst, as well as London college of Economics and the Dubai College of Administrative Management. The popularity of the sheikh was gained by his charitable activities: the prince directly oversees a number of funds involved in organizing the collection of funds for the treatment of seriously ill children.

Sheikh Hamdan belongs to the al-Maktoum dynasty and officially holds the position of head of the Dubai Executive Council, that is, he heads the government of the Emirate of Dubai, but he has time for numerous hobbies. Born on Valentine's Day, the prince is fond of romantic poetry, has a creative pseudonym Fazza and even publishes poetry collections. Sheikh Hamdan loves horse riding, has a large collection of Arabian horses and regularly takes part in numerous equestrian competitions.

The Crown Prince is not married, but, alas, even before his birth, he was engaged to a relative on the maternal side. However, do not be upset - no one can forbid a sheikh to have as many wives as he wants!

2. Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan

Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah

King's eldest child Abdullah II and queens Rania, 20-year-old crown prince Hussein bin Abdullah since 2009 he has been the heir to the throne in the Kingdom of Jordan. Belongs to the Hashemite dynasty.

In 2007, the prince entered the Royal Academy in Madaba, then, as usual, went to study in the West, and he is currently studying political science in Washington, DC, at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. In addition to his native Arabic, the Prince of Jordan is fluent in three foreign languages: English, French and Hebrew.

Hussein bin Abdullah does charity work, runs a fund to support the development of science among young people, and also has a number of hobbies, including football and collecting motorcycles.

Despite the fact that Jordan is a country that differs more high level publicity and more "Western" values ​​than the neighboring UAE and Saudi Arabia, no information about the personal life of the heir to the throne in open access no, we only know that he is not yet married.

3. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun al-Nahyan

Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan

Son of the President of the United Arab Emirates Caliphs bin Zayed al-Nahyan, sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun al-Nahyan is a member of the oldest ruling dynasty of Abu Dhabi - al-Nahyan. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of the United Arab Emirates with a degree in engineering and architecture, then studied international relationships at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA.

Sheikh Sultan oversees many issues national importance. He invests in the development of sports, architecture, and also serves as head of the Development Committee Eastern region. In addition, under his control is the work of state charitable foundations, as well as a large number organizations dealing with cultural heritage.

Among the sheikh's many hobbies are many sports, art collecting and travel.

There is no information about the personal life of Sheikh Sultan either on the Internet or in the media.

4. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sixth son of the former ruling Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa and the fifth son of his second wife - sheikhs Mozah bint Nasser al-Misned, sheikh Mohammed is a representative of another major dynasty of the Arab world, the ruling family of Qatar - al-Thani.

He studied at the Qatar Academy, received a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University's Qatar Affiliate School of Diplomacy, and an MBA from Harvard University. Sheikh Mohammed is fluent in Arabic, English and French.

According to the laws of the Arab monarchies, the eldest son of the ruler of the state is considered the crown prince, so Mohammed, being the sixth son of the emir, most likely will never become the head of Qatar. But this does not mean that the younger children of the rulers do not take part in managing the affairs of the state. Usually, the children of emirs hold positions in the cabinet of ministers or lead numerous committees that oversee issues of national importance. This is what happened to Sheikh Mohammed. The former captain of the Qatar equestrian team, he is very passionate about sports, therefore he is directly involved in the leadership of the Preparatory Committee for the World Cup, which is to be held in Qatar in 2022.

According to unconfirmed reports, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is not married.

5. Sheikh Jasim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani

Sheikh Jasim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh's brother Mohammed al-Thani(not only by father, but also by mother), sheikh Jasim is definitely included in the list of the most beautiful Arab men. By the way, the appearance in our today's ranking of two brothers al-Thani not surprising. The fact is that their mother is rightfully considered one of the beautiful women Muslim world. Sheikh Moza bint Nasser al-Misned- the second wife of the former Emir of Qatar is known not only as a beauty and an icon of style, but also as a very gifted politician, who takes a hidden, but quite a big part in many state issues. And therefore, it is not at all surprising that such attractive and gifted children were born to such a woman.

Sheikh Jasim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was the Crown Prince of Qatar from 1996 to 2003, but later, realizing that he was unsuitable for the role, he renounced his heir status in favor of younger brother, current Emir of Qatar Tamima al-Thani.

He was educated at the British Royal Academy in Sandhurst, then returned to his homeland and took up charity work. He is now the Honorary President of the Qatar National Society Cancer Control (QNCS), and is also involved in environmental issues.

Unfortunately, Sheikh Jasim has already chosen his first wife. She was a representative of the same dynasty, sheikh Butaina bint Ahmad Al Thani Sheikh's daughter Hamada bin Ali al-Thani. The couple already have three children. But as we know

33-year-old Hamdan ibn Mohammed al-Maktoum looks like Aladdin, writes poetry and is looking for his one and only.

33-year-old Hamdan has long topped the list of the most enviable suitors. He bears the titles of Sheikh, His Excellency and His Highness! At the same time, he does not sit in the halls of the palace with a thousand servants. It is most often found on ski resorts and on long journeys with a backpack over his shoulders. But more about everything.

Heir to the throne

Hamdan, better known by his pseudonym Fazza, was born on November 13, 1982. Hamdan is the second son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and his first wife, Hind bint Maktoum bin Yuma al Maktoum.

It is curious that the Maktoum dynasty, to which the prince belongs, has been in power since 1833 and has ruled Dubai since 1971. Hamdan's father Sheikh Mohammed is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates.

By according to Forbes in 2013, his fortune is estimated at $39.5 billion. At the same time, the sheikh does not hide his fabulous wealth. On the contrary, he is known for his generosity. At one time, he gave Michael Schumacher the island of Antarctica in the area of ​​​​the artificial archipelago The World worth $ 7 million.

Hamdan's mother got married right after school, at the age of 17. And soon gave the sheikh an heir. Higher education the woman never began to receive, deciding that this was far from the main thing. She strictly observes local traditions and culture. She does not accompany her husband at public events and business trips ... Maybe that's why the press still does not have a single confirmed photo of Her Majesty.

However, the Hamdan family cannot be called ideal either. His older brother Rashide ibn Mohammed, because of his excessive love for sports, first got hooked on stereoids, and then drugs, for which he was excommunicated by his father from the throne.

Studying in London

Despite all the wealth and luxury that surrounded Hamdan since childhood, he grew up in severity. After studying at a private school named after Sheikh Rashid, he entered the faculty of administration at the Dubai Government School.

After that, at the insistence of his parents, he continued his education in the UK - at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, where the heirs to the British throne, Harry and William, studied at one time.

“Studying at Sandhurst has developed in me self-discipline, responsibility, purposefulness and the ability to work in a team. After the academy, I also graduated from the London School of Economics, ”the heir admitted in an interview with Vision magazine.

Lions instead of cats

Since February 1, 2008, Fazza - crown prince Dubai. And also the head of the hedge fund HN Capital LLP and the president of the new university named after him. The prince also holds the posts of head of the Young Entrepreneurs Support League, the Dubai Sports Committee and the Dubai Autism Research Center.

And, it would seem, with such an official list of duties, the prince would dig into the papers and not see white light. Not at all. Hamdan can be found at all kinds of summits ... and at equestrian competitions, from which the heir to the throne usually returns victorious.

In general, the list of Fazza's hobbies is huge: skydiving, diving, fishing, falconry, snowboarding, cycling and horses ... Fuzza never skimped on buying new beauties with a mane. In the box of the titled person there are several dozens of the best stallions from all over the world. Among other things, the sheikh has several camels, one of which he spent almost $ 3 million.

As pets, Hamdan got himself a pair of white tigers and two albino lions. But that's not all! The prince's love for animals led him to the world's only floating elephant, Rajan. For this, the guy went to India. And the elephant, on demand, was delivered to his arrival.

As for vehicles, needless to say, the prince can afford any of them. But still, four-hoofed animals attract him more, and therefore Hamdan is limited to one plane, one yacht and a small fleet in the garage.

fell in love with a refugee

Very little is known about the prince's personal life. Maybe because they talk about relationships with women in the UAE only in a whisper.

The prince himself, answering questions about his marriage, said that since childhood he had been engaged to a maternal relative, Sheikha bin Thani bin Said al Maktoum. And this decision was made for him when he did not even go to school.

However, a couple of years ago, he was in close contact with another of his relatives, whose name is unknown. The relationship ended in 2013, and with it, the arranged marriage was cancelled. One can only guess about the reasons, they were not announced ...

However, already in the summer of 2014, the prince met new love. Hamdan fell in love with a certain Kalila Said. Unlike the previous brides of Hamdan, the girl was not from a noble family. In contrast, Kalila, 23, is a Palestinian refugee who grew up in the slums of an Arab metropolis.

Young people met while working on a charity project in one of the disadvantaged areas of the capital. And, it seems, the prince was even more glad to meet him than Kalila. Fazza had three months to get the location of the girl before she agreed to go on a date with him.

Rumor has it that the sheikh was dissatisfied with the choice of his son and even threatened to deprive him of his inheritance. But, seeing the feelings of the young, he nevertheless changed his anger to mercy ...

But you shouldn't get upset! First, the prince never married. And secondly, in Arab country Sheikh can have as many wives as his heart desires.

The word "sheikh" brings to mind oriental tales, and the life of real sheikhs, in fact, is the same fairy tale, in which untold riches are combined with beauty, family ties, ancient traditions and advanced technologies. In this issue you will find the richest sheikhs in the world.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

$18 billion

It's hard to imagine, but 18 billion is nothing compared to other capitals to which Al Nahyan is related. For example, general state his family is estimated at 150 billion dollars, and the capitalization of the investment fund, whose curator is the sheikh, exceeds 875 billion.

Al Nahyan - in every sense big man, he is Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates. He became the head of state 13 years ago, but has ruled the UAE since 1990, since his father retired. Sheikh in home country valued very highly, and literally: the most-most skyscraper in the world Burj Khalifa is named after him.

David Cameron and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Elizabeth II, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prince Philip.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

$18 billion

The 34-year-old heir to the throne of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, is a socialite no worse than Prince Harry. He is rich, travels a lot, leads Instagram. And he knows how to do good. Patronage of the autism center, large donations to charitable purposes - this is also Hamdan.

The third important aspect of the life of the heir to the throne is extreme entertainment. The Sheikh's Instagram is constantly updated with reports of jumping from a height, demonstrating himself in the seat of a jet pilot or a Formula 1 car. But Hamdan's talent showed itself most clearly in equestrian sports: the prince won gold at the Asian Olympic Games.

Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al Amoudi

$4.1 billion

He is a sheikh not by birthright, but by the fact of merit - he received the title for his achievements and wealth. Being second richest man Saudi Arabia, Ali al-Amoudi lives in two countries - Arabia and Ethiopia, where he was born and raised. He made money on oil by building oil refineries in West Africa, as well as growing everything in a row, from vegetables and fruits to coffee. The Sheikh's businesses supply, among other things, coffee for Starbucks and tea for Lipton.

Ali al-Amoudi also owns a chain of hotels and hospitals. It is seriously tied not only to African, Eastern countries: the sheikh invests in the economy Western countries in particular to Sweden. They also wrote that the arrival of the Swedish brand H&M in Ethiopia, where the labor force is very cheap, took place thanks to Ali al-Amoudi. With the personal life of a billionaire, everything is simple - married, no children.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

$4.9 billion

46-year-old smiling Sheikh Mansour is a member of the ruling family of the Emirates, he is the half-brother of the president, Sheikh Khalifa. It is not surprising that a job was found for him in power - Mansour holds the post of prime minister of the country. In addition to state affairs, the sheikh is engaged in the oil industry - he manages the Abu Dhabi International Oil Investment Company. He also loves sports very much and does not spare money for it: the company, headed by Mansur, contains local teams in handball, football, volleyball and so on.

But this is all a trifle compared to Manchester City, yes, yes, that same legendary British football team. Mansour is her master. Some say that this is a toy for the sheikh, others - that he is extremely serious. One thing is clear for sure: Mansour does not skimp on expenses. After all, why bother with money for a man who, as soon as the price of oil rises one dollar, becomes half a billion richer?

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

$4.5 billion

A person who has set a goal to turn the Emirates into an investment, social, cultural paradise can be satisfied with what he has already done for this. The Emirates airline, the Jumeirah Group travel holding, many transnational projects are the work of Sheikh Mohammed. And, in fact, the Burj Khalifa hotel is also an invention of the sheikh.

In addition to work, he knows a lot about entertainment - he is fond of horse racing, makes huge bets, owns an incredible Dubai yacht. Apparently, the ability to take everything from life was inherited by his son, Sheikh Hamdan, who was discussed at the very beginning. Well, the fact that Hamdan is four times richer than his father is not important. Still one family.




Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Elizabeth II.