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10/22/24, 3:23 PM Dubai project to document Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed's legacy
Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has launched a new project
titled ‘Documenting the Legacy of Sheikh Rashid’. The key goal of the project is to chronicle the major contributions of Sheikh Rashid
across the spheres of politics, administration, society, and public life during his time as the Ruler of Dubai.
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Coinciding with the 34th anniversary of the passing of Sheikh Rashid on 7th October 1990, the project includes an integrated archive
that highlights his remarkable leadership journey and defining character traits, values, and principles. Sheikh Rashid left an
unforgettable mark on the history of Dubai and the UAE, inspiring an all-round renaissance of the city and helping transform it into a
trailblazing model emulated worldwide for its economic, commercial, and urban development achievements.

Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, emphasised that Sheikh Hamdan’s directives entrusting MBRF with the task of documenting
the life journey of Sheikh Rashid builds upon a profound sense of national and civilisational pride, and this sentiment remains resonant
as the legacy of the founding fathers is showcased to future generations. He underscored that Sheikh Rashid was the mastermind of
Dubai’s modern transformation and, along with the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, provided the
necessary impetus for the UAE to come into its own through its foundational phase.

“The ‘Documenting the Legacy of Sheikh Rashid’ project marks a remarkable historical and knowledge-based initiative in narrating the
inspiring journey of a great leader who laid the foundation of Dubai as we know it today and established the groundwork for its
development,” Bin Huwaireb said. “Through his vision and insights, he shaped a state-of-the-art city, which achieved further excellence
through the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,
whose guidance has become the emirate’s template for economic, urban, civilisational, and leadership growth. With his visionary
guidance, Dubai has developed into a global destination and a prime example of comprehensive development and prosperity that is
widely regarded as one of the greatest places in the world to live, work, and travel, effortlessly bringing together diverse cultures.”

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Bin Huwaireb added, “In addition to fostering national pride and a greater appreciation of the true Emirati values that define the legacy
of our ancestors and their vision for a prosperous future, the documentation of Sheikh Rashid’s remarkable journey will offer scholars
and upcoming generations a trustworthy resource on a true symbol of Emirati history. It will also serve as a source of inspiration for
them in shaping their thoughts and developing the foresight they need on the path to success.”
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