Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Honours Late Father on Father’s Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, on the occasion of International Father’s Day on June 21. The Dubai Ruler shared a video montage on social media featuring archival footage of the late Sheikh Rashid. The tribute focused on the leadership lessons and values passed down by the man widely regarded as the architect of modern Dubai. The post served as a public acknowledgement of Sheikh Rashid’s influence on the current trajectory of the emirate and the nation. Historical Legacy of Sheikh Rashid Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum served as the Ruler of Dubai from 1958 until his passing in 1990. During his 32-year reign, he oversaw the transformation of Dubai from a small trading port into a regional commercial hub. His tenure was defined by the initiation of major infrastructure projects, including the construction of Port Rashid, the Dubai World Trade Centre, and the expansion of Dubai Creek. The late leader was also a key architect of the UAE federation, working alongside the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to establish the…