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'Wisdom more precious than gold': Sheikh Hamdan gets signed copy of Dubai Ruler's new book
In classic UAE leader fashion, Sheikh Mohammed seeks to pass on his life lessons to his future generations, and to the people of the country, a land where thousands come in from far and wide countries
After the Dubai Ruler announced his new book Almatani Alhayah (Life Taught Me), his children, Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, were among the first to get their hands on a signed copy.
In the classic fashion of UAE leaders, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum seeks to pass on his life lessons to his future generations, and to the people of the country — a land where thousands come in from far and wide countries.
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It is not surprising that his first signed copies were dedicated to his children. The Dubai Ruler penned a touching note to his son, support, ally" Sheikh Hamdan: "Because wisdom is more precious than gold, I place in your hands the essence of what life has taught me, hoping that it will be of assistance to you in your journey of serving the country and its people."
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Sheikha Latifa's signed copy also held a cherished message from Sheikh Mohammed: "To my daughter Latifa bint Mohammed, the woman who bears my mother's name. Wisdom lies not in having the answers, but in asking the right questions."
Marked as part one, the book reveals that even the Dubai Ruler does not consider himself perfect; "but the constant throughout more than seven decades of my life is that I have loved my country, my people, and my family," he said.
Sheikh Mohammed, who also serves as the Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, is reflecting on nearly 60 years of public service where he "sought good for people, worked for them to live a dignified life, and have not wronged anyone, denied anyone their rights, imprisoned the innocent, or hesitated in decisions that could improve people’s lives."
The book goes back generations, passing down learnings from Sheikh Mohammed's father Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum who displayed simplicity in living, self-discipline, being respectful, and showing kindness and fairness to everyone, the Dubai Ruler recalled.
Poojaraj Maniyeri
Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.
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