Tributes to Sheikh Mohammed pour in

Dubai - Leaders of the business community pay glowing tribute to inspiring leader.

Prominent citizens and leaders of the business community continued to pay glowing tributes to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as the nation marked celebration of 50 years of his inspiring leadership as well as the conclusion of the 'Year of Zayed.'
Ali Rashid Lootah, chairman of Nakheel, said Nakheel is proud to congratulate Sheikh Mohammed on completing 50 years of service to the UAE.
"Sheikh Mohammed is a visionary leader and creative thinker, who has taken innovation and ambition to new levels. Nakheel is honoured and proud to have been created under his leadership to deliver some of the world-famous landmarks that placed Dubai on the world map. We thank His Highness for his continued belief in our company," he said.
Sunny Varkey, founder, Gems Education, said Sheikh Mohammed contributions to the UAE are exceptional.
"Dubai, and the UAE are shining examples to the rest of the world of what is possible. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's vision has enabled Dubai to flourish into a world-class city that sets the benchmark for others to follow and I am proud to call it my home."
Dr Azad Moopen, founder Chairman and Managing Director , Aster DM Healthcare, said Sheikh Mohammed is not only an inspiration to the UAE but to the rest of the world who will be a model and idol for generations to come after us with ideas and values of compassion, unity, humility, charity, tolerance and leadership.
"We at Aster DM Healthcare would like to firstly congratulate Sheikh Mohammed on this momentous occasion of completing 50 years of exemplary public service to the UAE. Sheikh Mohammed has continued to strive to the highest echelons of ambition and innovation in transforming the UAE into one of the most respected nations in the world. It gives me great pleasure to not only congratulate a man who has transformed the skyline of a whole city in less than forty years, but a man who has consistently raised the skyline of excellence in his endeavor to build a progressive and confident nation grounded on its ideals of heritage, unity and brotherhood," he said.
PNC Menon, chairman of Sobha Group, said Sheikh Mohammed is one of the greatest visionaries of the world, having created a global city of extraordinary standards.
"May God Almighty bless Sheikh Mohammed many years of healthy life. I feel very proud to be a part of Dubai and living here for the past 15 years," he said.
Ram Buxani, chairman, ITL-Cosmos, said Sheikh Mohammed is indeed a model ruler having created a country with comfort and security which houses people from over 240 countries. "It is a rare example to have ministries of happiness, tolerance and like. May God give him long and healthy life."
Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, founder and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare, said: "I take profound pride in being able to witness the exponential growth and prosperity of the UAE, and be a part of the nation's epoch-making transformation under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's visionary leadership. I thank the Almighty Allah for giving me an opportunity to thrive under the wise leadership, acumen and determination of Sheikh Mohammed."
Paras Shahdadpuri, chairman of Nikai Group, said: "Our heartiest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on his 50 years in the service of the Nation. He is a man of exemplary vision and action who has defied all 'impossible' and made them 'possible.'
Who could ever have imagined 40 years ago what Dubai and indeed UAE has turned out to be? He has turned Dubai from an Emirate of Sun Sand and Sea to the most attractive prosperous place where Happiness Index of all nationalities is so high. We all are so proud of him. God bless him Good health and strong shoulders."
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