Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was a prominent leader and ruler of Dubai, serving from 1958 until his death in 1990. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 1971 alongside other emirate leaders. Known for his vision and determination, Sheikh Rashid was instrumental in transforming Dubai into a thriving metropolis, focusing on infrastructure development and modernization. His leadership set the foundation for the economic and social progress that the emirate experiences today.
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Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was instrumental in the establishment of the television station 'Kuwait TV from Dubai'.
«تلفزيون الكويت من دبي» النواة الأساسية لانطلاق «تلفزيون دبي»
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-02
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum is recognized for opening the Kuwait Hospital in Dubai in 1966.
صروح حضارية تعكس علاقات الإمارات والكويتUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-01
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum played a significant role in the opening of the Kuwait Hospital in Dubai.
الإمارات والكويت.. شراكة استراتيجية في قطاع الصحةUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-30
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum is acknowledged for his contributions to the vision of unity in the UAE.
محمد بن راشد: مزرعة الشيخ زايد في الخوانيج حاضرة في الذاكرة الإماراتيةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-12-01
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum is honored with a large mosaic mural at the Hatta Dam.
إنجاز حزمة من المشاريع التطويرية في منطقة حتّاUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-11-24
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was instrumental in the establishment of Dubai's ports.
"موانئ دبي العالمية" تطلق المرحلة الثانية من مشروع مقرّها بمدينة إكسبوUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-10-09
The project is named 'Rashid' in honor of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai.
سالم المري لـ«الاتحاد»: «المستكشف راشد 2» إلى الفضاء 2026United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-04
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum agreed with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to unify Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
«عهد الاتحاد».. محطة تاريخية في مسيرة الإماراتUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-07-18
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was appointed as the vice president of the United Arab Emirates.
دستور الإمارات.. وثيقة ميلاد الدولةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-07-18