Sheikh Zayed Book Award
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Edition 9 (2015) Winner
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
モハメド・ビン・ラシード・アル・マクトゥーム
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Aliases:
Sheikh Mohammed / محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم
Pen Names:
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum（Used for essays, policy books and occasional poetry）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1949-07-15 （Dubai, Trucial States）
- Nationality
- United Arab Emirates
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Religion
- Islam
- Residence History
- Dubai → United Kingdom (education/training)
Career
- Occupations
- Ruler of Dubai, Politician, Prime Minister, Vice President, Businessman, Racehorse owner / racing operator
- Active Years
- 1968-
- Affiliations
- Dubai Police Force, Government of Dubai, Dubai Holding, Godolphin (racing), Emirates Airline (founder)
- Influenced By
- Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
- Influenced
- Developers and policymakers in Dubai's urban development, Some leaders across the Gulf region
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahmedia School | — | — | — | 1955頃 - 1960年代 | Trucial States (now UAE) |
| Bell Educational Trust (UK) | — | English language studies | — | 1966頃 | United Kingdom |
| Mons Officer Cadet School (UK) | — | Officer training | — | 1960年代後半 | United Kingdom |
Al Ahmedia School
Period:
1955頃 - 1960年代
Country:
Trucial States (now UAE)
Early primary education; privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic studies from age four.
Bell Educational Trust (UK)
English language studies
Period:
1966頃
Year of Graduation:
1966
Country:
United Kingdom
Attended an English language school as part of early education abroad.
Mons Officer Cadet School (UK)
Officer training
Period:
1960年代後半
Year of Graduation:
1968
Country:
United Kingdom
Passed out with the sword of honour as top Commonwealth student.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Order of Zayed (Collar) | — | — | Government of the United Arab Emirates | 受章 |
| 2010 | Honorary GCMG (Order of St Michael and St George) | — | — | British Royal Honours | 受章（名誉） |
| 1974 | Order of Orange-Nassau (Knight Grand Cross) | — | — | Dutch Royal Honours | 受章 |
| 2021 | Order of the Southern Cross (Collar) | — | — | Government of Brazil | 受章 |
| — | Order of the British Empire (Honorary) | — | — | British Royal Honours | 受章（名誉） |
Order of Zayed (Collar)
2012
Organization:
Government of the United Arab Emirates
Result:
受章
Honorary GCMG (Order of St Michael and St George)
2010
Organization:
British Royal Honours
Result:
受章（名誉）
Order of Orange-Nassau (Knight Grand Cross)
1974
Organization:
Dutch Royal Honours
Result:
受章
Order of the Southern Cross (Collar)
2021
Organization:
Government of Brazil
Result:
受章
Order of the British Empire (Honorary)
Organization:
British Royal Honours
Result:
受章（名誉）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
My Vision: Challenges in the Race for Excellence
2012 Essays / PolicyA collection of essays outlining vision and policy insights on governance and national development.
governancedevelopmentvision
Translations
- English translation
Spirit of the Union
2012 History / ReflectionsReflections and lectures on the formation and independence of the UAE federation.
independencenation-buildinghistory
Translations
- Available in English and other translations
The Journey from the Desert to the Stars
2023 Essays / Space-relatedAn essay collection on the UAE's space programme and messages of hope; notable for having a portion of the book launched from the International Space Station.
spacehopenational projects
Adaptations
- [Book launch (space)] The Journey from the Desert to the Stars (launched from ISS) (2023)
Translations
- English
Bibliography
- My Vision: Challenges in the Race for Excellence
- Spirit of the Union
- Flashes of Thought
- The Journey from the Desert to the Stars
Adaptations
- Part of 'The Journey from the Desert to the Stars' was launched from the International Space Station as a publicity/ceremonial event.
Translations of Works
- Spirit of the Union — English edition
- My Vision — English edition
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- concise, aphoristic styleoratorical rhetoric aligned with policy and governanceoccasional poetic couplets
- Recurring Motifs
- governance and responsibilityeconomic development and urbanisationhope and ambitionfusion of tradition and modernization
Legacy
Widely credited for transforming Dubai into a global city while also subject to international controversy over human rights and family-related legal disputes. He exerts major influence through business, space initiatives, cultural and philanthropic activities.
Academic Societies
- Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government
Archives
- Dubai government archives (related holdings)
In Popular Culture
- Frequent subject of international news and documentaries (e.g., allegations concerning daughters, high-profile divorce cases)
- Often referenced in films/articles as a symbol of Dubai's urban transformation
Quotes
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“Arab civilisation once played a great role in contributing to human knowledge, and will play that role again.”
Source: Tweet (2015) (2015)
Trivia
- Owner of Godolphin and Darley, major international thoroughbred racing and breeding operations.
- Part of his book was ceremonially launched from the International Space Station.
- Founder/supporter of events and initiatives such as the Dubai Shopping Festival and the Dubai World Cup.
- Named in reporting such as the Pandora Papers as having links to offshore companies.