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Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid Al Maktoum: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Sheikh Muhammad ibn Rāshid al-Maktūm
Born July 15, 1949 (age 77) • Dubai • United Arab Emirates
Title / Office emir (2006-), Dubai • prime minister (2006-), United Arab Emirates • vice president (2006-), United Arab Emirates

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Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid Al Maktoum
Palm Jumeirah
Aerial view of the Burj Al Arab hotel on its own island off the Dubai coastline, with the city skyline and another modern building visible in the background.
Burj Khalifa skyscraper rises above surrounding modern buildings with a large blue reflecting pool in the foreground, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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