Way to go, UAE; let's get the Arab world on board

[Sally]

Maybe if the Arab world would begin to emulate the Emirates, they too could achieve similar results. However, a lot of killing achieves nothing in the long run.


Way to go, UAE; let's get the Arab world on board

22 June 2015

This country has shown it can weather economic storms with elan and its success despite the odds is an invitation to countries in the region to progress together, setting aside differences and rivalries.


The UAE's efforts to diversify its economy is paying dividends, but His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, wants to spread the benefits to the larger Arab world. He said the country would continue its long-term strategy that focuses on a knowledge economy, and away from its reliance on oil.

Smart thinking has gone into this shift to other sectors like tourism, industry, aviation, maritime transport, railways, exports and re-exports. The non-oil sector has achieved impressive growth rates of 8.1 per cent in 2014, and its contribution to the economy is already 68.6 per cent of constant price GDP. The government hopes to increase it to 80 per cent with intensive investment across sectors.

Shaikh Mohammed hopes this diversification would be a bulwark against frequent instability in global markets. The UAE also has major plans to develop the Islamic Economy, which could enhance its position as a leading commercial and financial centre.

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Way to go UAE let s get the Arab world on board - Khaleej Times

 

[waltky]

Naughty Prince...

Dubai declares three-day mourning over death of ruler's son
Sep 19, 2015: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a son of Dubai's ruler and elder brother to the emirate's heir apparent, has died at age 33.

The United Arab Emirates state news agency WAM said on Saturday that he died of a heart attack.

Sheikh Rashid was the first son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his senior wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum. In addition to his role as Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed is vice president and prime minister of the UAE.

Sheikh Rashid was an avid sportsman and horse racing enthusiast. His younger brother Sheikh Hamdan is Dubai's crown prince. The commercial hub of Dubai is one of seven sheikhdoms that comprise the Emirates federation. The ruler's court has declared three days of mourning.

Dubai declares three-day mourning over death of ruler's son - The Times of India

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Dubai’s dead prince Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum faced damaging drugs, sex and murder rumours while alive
Sep 21, 2015, Dubai royal Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed, whose death at the age of 33 due to a heart attack was announced over the weekend, was a horse racing enthusiast whose public profile was shaped largely by his sporting interests — and damaging claims about his personal life.

As the eldest son of Dubai's ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the ruler's senior wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, he had been in line to be crown prince, but the role was allotted to his younger brother Sheikh Hamden in 2008. In contrast to his brother, Sheikh Rashid's public role was limited. He faced damaging speculation about the pastimes he indulged in his personal life, including allegations he underwent treatment for drug addiction and attended sex parties.

But most damaging were allegations that he had killed an assistant in his father's office, a claim noted in a US diplomatic cable released by whistleblowing organization WikiLeaks. Independent has contacted UAE officials over the allegations but had yet to receive a response at the time of publication. Sheikh Rashid public-facing roles were limited to positions such as president of the Dubai Cultural and Sports Club and, briefly, president of the UAE National Olympic Committee, and an association with Dubai Cares, the emirate's child education charity.

He found greater success as a sportsman, winning accolades for his horsemanship, including the individual gold in the 120km endurance ride at the 15th Asian Games in Qatar in 2006. He competed in horse racing competitions around the world and owned Zabeel Racing, the Dubai stables where his horses were trained.

He also played football at home, and was said to be a fan of Manchester United. Born on 12 November 1981, Sheikh Rashid was educated at the Rashid School for Boys in Dubai and attended Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, where he graduated in 2002. Following his death a three-day mourning period was declared across the UAE, and dignitaries from around the Gulf have offered condolences to his family.

Dubai’s dead prince Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum faced damaging drugs, sex and murder rumours while alive - The Times of India

 

[Sally]

Naughty Prince...

Dubai declares three-day mourning over death of ruler's son
Sep 19, 2015: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a son of Dubai's ruler and elder brother to the emirate's heir apparent, has died at age 33.

The United Arab Emirates state news agency WAM said on Saturday that he died of a heart attack.

Sheikh Rashid was the first son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his senior wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum. In addition to his role as Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed is vice president and prime minister of the UAE.

Sheikh Rashid was an avid sportsman and horse racing enthusiast. His younger brother Sheikh Hamdan is Dubai's crown prince. The commercial hub of Dubai is one of seven sheikhdoms that comprise the Emirates federation. The ruler's court has declared three days of mourning.

Dubai declares three-day mourning over death of ruler's son - The Times of India

See also:

Dubai’s dead prince Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum faced damaging drugs, sex and murder rumours while alive
Sep 21, 2015, Dubai royal Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed, whose death at the age of 33 due to a heart attack was announced over the weekend, was a horse racing enthusiast whose public profile was shaped largely by his sporting interests — and damaging claims about his personal life.

As the eldest son of Dubai's ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the ruler's senior wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, he had been in line to be crown prince, but the role was allotted to his younger brother Sheikh Hamden in 2008. In contrast to his brother, Sheikh Rashid's public role was limited. He faced damaging speculation about the pastimes he indulged in his personal life, including allegations he underwent treatment for drug addiction and attended sex parties.

But most damaging were allegations that he had killed an assistant in his father's office, a claim noted in a US diplomatic cable released by whistleblowing organization WikiLeaks. Independent has contacted UAE officials over the allegations but had yet to receive a response at the time of publication. Sheikh Rashid public-facing roles were limited to positions such as president of the Dubai Cultural and Sports Club and, briefly, president of the UAE National Olympic Committee, and an association with Dubai Cares, the emirate's child education charity.

He found greater success as a sportsman, winning accolades for his horsemanship, including the individual gold in the 120km endurance ride at the 15th Asian Games in Qatar in 2006. He competed in horse racing competitions around the world and owned Zabeel Racing, the Dubai stables where his horses were trained.

He also played football at home, and was said to be a fan of Manchester United. Born on 12 November 1981, Sheikh Rashid was educated at the Rashid School for Boys in Dubai and attended Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, where he graduated in 2002. Following his death a three-day mourning period was declared across the UAE, and dignitaries from around the Gulf have offered condolences to his family.

Dubai’s dead prince Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum faced damaging drugs, sex and murder rumours while alive - The Times of India

Really, Waltky, what has this to do with the subject of this threa?. Many families have neer-do-wells who indulge in thjings they shouldn't have. The ones who are left behind are the ones who are left to grieve.