Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE. On February 1, 2008, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, appointed his son Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Crown Prince of Dubai. The crown prince is well known as ‘Fazza’.

Sheikh Hamdan issues directives for organizing Dubai AI Week in April 2025

The first-of-its-kind initiative aligns with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence

Sheikh Hamdan launches Middle East’s first-of-its-kind drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis

Drone delivery will cover 33 percent of Dubai by 2030, positioning the emirate as a pioneer in smart mobility

UAE’s Commemoration Day: Sheikh Hamdan affirms nation’s commitment to honor its inspiring heroes

His Highness praised the brave heroes of the UAE Armed Forces who gave their lives in duty with selfless commitment

Sheikh Hamdan leads UAE delegation to meeting of GCC Joint Defence Council

Meeting focuses on strengthening defence cooperation among the armed forces of GCC states

‘Earth Dreams’: Sheikh Hamdan reveals first-of-its-kind immersive exhibition at Museum of the Future

The exhibition utilizes millions of photographs of the natural world, alongside satellite imagery and meteorological data

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses agreement for new global MMA championship

The much-anticipated event is scheduled for 25 January 2025, at the Coca-Cola Arena located in Dubai’s City Walk

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed attends Dubai Future Forum 2024

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized Dubai’s standing as a global pathbreaker in designing the future and anticipating emerging trends and opportunities

Dubai Future Forum 2024 kicks off tomorrow, convening leading global futurists at Museum of the Future

The Forum aims to provide an exceptional platform for international thought leaders to devise actionable solutions for the future

UAE joins Oman in National Day celebrations

Non-oil trade between the two countries reached AED51 billion last year, up from AED48.7 billion in 2022

Flexible work hours, remote policies reduce morning peak travel times by 30 percent in Dubai

32 percent of private companies currently implement remote work policies 

Dubai air taxis: Construction of first vertiport begins near DXB

The 3,100 sqm facility will have the capacity to handle 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers annually

Sheikh Hamdan appoints Moaza Al Marri CEO of Executive Affairs Sector at RTA

This Resolution is effective from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette

Sheikh Hamdan names new CEO of Central Accounts Sector at Dubai Finance Department

Ahmad Al Marzouqi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Central Accounts Sector

Sheikh Hamdan appoints 3 deputies to Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai

Hamda Mohammed Jassim bin Kalban has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary General of the Council

Dubai’s Q2 2024 GDP rises 3.3 percent to reach $31.6 billion: Sheikh Hamdan

Second-quarter growth brought the total GDP in H1 2024 to AED231 billion, a 3.2 percent rise over the first half of 2023

Sheikh Hamdan approves succession planning system for Emirati employees in Dubai government

System features effective mechanisms for identifying top-performing employees and preparing them for new roles

Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘71 Challenge’ to empower young government leaders

Sheikh Hamdan: “Young people are the driving force behind our nation's progress, fuelling its development and innovation”

Sheikh Hamdan reviews RTA’s $4.35 billion 2024-2027 Main Roads Development Plan

The plan will introduce 22 projects throughout Dubai’s growing road network

Sheikh Hamdan meets Google’s president, emphasizes AI for $27.2 billion annual growth

The discussions centered on enhancing the collaboration with this leading global technology firm

Amazon, Emirates, GEMS, Careem join Dubai’s Gig Economy Sandbox initiative

Sandbox Dubai is an innovative platform that seeks to enhance Dubai’s legislative and regulatory environment in line with future needs

Sheikh Hamdan calls for accelerating efforts to boost UAE’s position as global investment hub

Value of inward FDI in 2023 to the UAE amounted to $30.688 billion, compared to $22.737 billion in 2022, a growth of nearly 35 percent

Dubai reveals #ZayedAndRashid campaign: A celebration of national unity, cultural heritage across emirates

The campaign coincides with UAE Flag Day and 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations