Dubai | It has been 20 years since Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took over as the Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed assumed power on January 4, 2006. His visionary leadership has made Dubai one of the best cities in the world in these two decades.
In the last 20 years, many projects such as Dubai Metro, Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, etc., which the world is watching with wonder, have come true under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed. He was instrumental in leading the country to a non-oil economy.
Elaborate celebrations were organized in the city to mark the 20th anniversary of his accession. As part of the celebrations, Damac Group organized drone shows at venues including JBR this evening. The sky was a spectacle that told the story of Dubai’s 20 years of growth.
Large banners honoring Sheikh Mohammed’s achievements were raised on prominent buildings such as Safa One and Damak Tower.
into the future
Giving a message of ‘nothing is impossible’, leaders including Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said they will continue with development work that will inspire the next generation.
With the UAE President declaring 2026 as the Year of the Family, we can also expect projects emphasizing the security of family relationships and social development in the coming days.
