Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid celebrates 72nd birthday

  DUBAI – Birthday greetings poured in for the Ruler of Dubai on Thursday (July 15) as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum celebrated his 72nd birthday. Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed led birthday tributes to his father on social media, with a video montage of photos of Sheikh Mohammed on Instagram. The video montage posted on Sheikh Hamdan’s Instagram Story ended with the words “happy birthday” in English and Arabic. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, Chairwoman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, also wished his father a happy birthday, saying he is “my everything”. Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed, posted a photo of Sheikh Mohammed in his military uniform, with the words “Happy Birthday my number 1”. Sheikha Maitha also posted an Instagram Story with an image of Sheikh Mohammed that she captioned: “More than a teacher, more than a mentor, more than a knight, my #1”. Sheikh Mohammed’s other children, including Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed also shared their birthday wishes on social media. Sheikha Manal shared a photo of Sheikh Mohammed, captioning it: "Happy birthday Dad. I love you eternally like no other." Sheikh Mohammed has ruled Dubai since 2006 after the death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid. He is credited for the big developments in Dubai, including the construction of the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, and the UAE’s space mission. ICA/Expat Media
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