Sheikh Mohammed Pays Tribute to UAE President in New Book

The Letters (also translated as “The Messages”) is the latest book from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The new public pack is an outgrowth of his highly respected book Lessons from Life, and is based on his many years of public service experiences. It addresses 26 different letters to family, future generations and the nation.

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A Personal Tribute to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

This book starts with a heartfelt message to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This homage underscores the President’s pivotal role as a symbol of national unity and identity for the UAE.

Sheikh Mohammed refers to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as a “spirit of the nation”, who not only does not judge on the basis of economic successes but also embodies the nation’s service.

Leadership, Wisdom and National Service

The tribute is in honour of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s leadership abilities, especially in bringing wisdom, experience and diplomatic skills in the field, as well as his dedication to national security.

It also honors his approach of progress that is human-centric. These qualities are showcased as key factors of UAE’s sustained growth and its contributions towards serving society.

Continuing Sheikh Zayed’s Legacy

Investment in the birth of new ideas is a second subject of interest, in Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s unwavering continuation of the ideals set by the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed.

The letter emphasizes education, youth discipline and economic stability. The book enhances the country’s founding values through these reflections and the book explores the responsibilities of leaders in the UAE today.

President Responds to the Tribute

The tribute of Sheikh Mohammed was a public response to them by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed publicly thanking Sheikh Mohammed for the words.

The tribute was also personal for him as he noted it will adorn his chest with a medal and a testimony that he treasures the most due to the relationship between both UAE leaders.

What “The Letters” Represents?

The Letters also collects reflections that were supposed to be addressed to various others, such as family members, to younger generations and even to the general nation.

The collection represents his view from the perspective of his vast experience in service to the public. The publication’s focus on leadership and national responsibility, as well as on value and future, will also acknowledge the UAE’s many readers interested in the development and leadership philosophy of this young country.

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