The Arab league has honoured H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid for his contribution to the developments of the Arab World. The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai received the Shield for Leadership in Arab Development for leading initiatives and empowering Arab communities.

This award is awarded to only those with exceptional personalities and to those that create a more stable future for the region in the field of sustainable development in the Arab world.

Ahmed Abul-Gheit, Arab League secretary general said that, “H.H Sheikh Mohammed is a symbol of development due to his creative thinking and vision. H.H Sheikh Mohammed was able to deeply instil the values of creativity and innovation in Dubai, which has become a symbol of Arab pride, and an example for the region to follow. When we look at Dubai, we see an innovative government that inspires people to take initiative and constantly work towards creating a bright future.”

H.H Sheikh Mohammed said, “We see government work as a journey towards making ourselves more competitive. In the UAE, we love to work on enhancing our competitiveness and we believe that the government is a key engine for the development of all sectors. The Arab world needs to transform its administrative operations and shed conventional ways of thinking. We need a clear vision to enhance the effectiveness of government. The UAE is part of the Arab world, and we are keen to share our experiences with those who want to learn from them.”

The award was received on behalf of H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid by Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergaw, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.