FNC members praise Dubai Ruler’s decade at the helm

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: FNC members praise Dubai Ruler’s decade at the helm Members of the Federal National Council (FNC) have been marking 10 years since Sheikh Mohammed became Ruler of Dubai, with one describing him as an “action man” who kept the city flourishing in difficult times. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, became Ruler of Dubai on January 4, 2006. And FNC member Hamad Al Rahomi says that since then, he has been a leader of conviction. The FNC member from Dubai said that in the 10 years as Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed has transformed Dubai into a global tourism and financial hub. RELATED: UAE President thanks Dubai Ruler on 10th anniversary “Even in the difficult financial times, like in 2009, when many nations struggled to sustain their economies, Sheikh Mohammed led the UAE in the right and positive direction and many big projects such as the Dubai Metro and Burj Khalifa had to be completed,” he said. Another member, Afra Al Basti, also from Dubai, praised Sheikh Mohammed’s passion for the development of the nation and wellbeing of its people. “Sheikh Mohammed’s charitable initiatives, like Dubai Cares, educational and economic reforms, principled stance on international issues, security and public welfare works have made him such a great leader among people of the UAE,” she said. Dubai Cares is reaching 14 million people in 41 countries, a figure Tariq Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares, attributes to the input of Sheikh Mohammed. “HH Sheikh Mohammed’s innovative and compassionate approach to leadership knows no bounds,” he said. ismail@7days.ae Read the original story at: FNC members praise Dubai Ruler’s decade at the helm