HH Shaikh Khalifa congratulates Shaikh HH Mohammad on 10 years as Ruler of Dubai

President thanks ‘brother’ on behalf of people and wishes him ‘bigger, more beautiful and more giving decade to come’

3 January 2016

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a congratulatory cable to His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the occasion of his upcoming ten year accession day anniversary, wishing him greater benevolence towards his country and his people in the coming decade.

Shaikh Khalifa also thanked Shaikh Mohammad for the advanced administrative, governmental, and developmental experiences he has delivered during the past ten years.

In a statement released on the occasion, which will be marked on January 4, Shaikh Khalifa said: “My brother His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has completed ten years of ruling and leading a rational and sophisticated government, one of the most advanced and efficient governments in managing its services, with the testimony of prestigious international organisations.

“During ten years, he also established transparent systems of government administration in performance and quality standards, smart services, and establishing programmes to prepare future generations of human cadres.

“In ten years of governance, my brother Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid managed to raise the standard of the government’s competitiveness internationally by establishing institutions and work teams that focus on satisfying citizens and making them happy.”

He added: “We watched with appreciation over the 10 years, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid’s government, which is characterised with its ability to establish coordination between federal government and local governments, form national teams and formulate strategic plans to achieve the vision of the leadership and continue developing the construction laid down by the founders alongside his fellow members of the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.”

Shaikh Khalifa continued: “My brother Shaikh Mohammad completes ten years in leading a successful, balanced and sustainable national economy and an efficient financial government policy using his teams of ministers and officials.

“During these ten years is also when my brother Shaikh Mohammad stood out with his unique government philosophy in which the function of government officials is to bring happiness to citizens, and where government agencies are managed like the private sector, and rivals it with the services it provides.

“We observed him over ten years inspiring thousands of young people and contributing with his brothers Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates in consolidating unity and cohesion among the people of the UAE and its leadership, and promoting a united, coherent and strong Emirati society, standing strong against the stormy changes experienced by our region.”

Shaikh Khalifa also highlighted that each year on his accession day, Shaikh Mohammad takes the opportunity to thank others, including mothers, the soldiers and the protectors of the nation, which ignites feelings of pride and enthusiasm in them.

“Today, we say to him, thank you Mohammad Bin Rashid for all that you have offered the UAE, Arab and Islamic nations, and for the entire world. Thank you for providing your administrative, humanitarian, economic, developmental and intellectual experiences,” said Shaikh Khalifa.

In conclusion, Shaikh Khalifa said: “I would like to thank Shaikh Mohammad on my behalf and that of my fellow members of the Supreme Council, and my people. I congratulate him on the occasion of his ten years of leadership, wishing for him a bigger, more beautiful and more giving decade to come.”