UAE- Six things Shaikh Mohammed loves doing most
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai today completed 10 years of his accession. Also read: Thank you Shaikh Mohammed for 10 glorious years
Over these 10 years a development drive has taken over the emirate that made the world stand up and notice the small desert nation. From the Arab Reading Challenge launched this year - with more than a million students committing to read 50 million extracurricular books - to the Dh2-billion Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Fund to Finance Innovation his initiatives take care of both the UAE and the world and will continue to do so. PICTURES: Shaikh Mohammed the Ruler the father and the traveller
While a lot has been written about the achievement of Shaikh Mohammed and the Emirate of Dubai here's a list of what Shaikh Mohammed loves doing the most. Also read: Shaikh Mohammed: The motivational leader
1. Horse racing: This is one of the most well known hobbies of Shaikh Mohammed. He has loved horses ever since he was a child. He is the founder of the Godolphin Stables and the owner of Darley.
2. Love for cars: Shaikh Mohammed loves to drive around in his white Mercedes G63. With a number plate that reads "DUBAI 1" the SUV can be spotted from a distance.
3. Writing: Shaikh Mohammed is an avid poet and writer and his books are hugely popular among his fans and followers.
4. Falconry: Falcons hold a special place in Shaikh Mohammed's heart and he is often seen holding one on his hand in Dubai's deserts.
5. Yacht: Shaikh Mohammed is fond of yachts and owns the 531-feet long yacht Dubai. It's the third-largest yacht in the world.
6. Camel racing: Shaikh Mohammed loves camels as much as he loves horses. He is known to attend camel racing events across the UAE from time to time. Photo research by Mohammad Thanweeruddin and Fakhar Ul Islam/Khaleej Times Curated by Anupam Varma/Khaleej Times
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