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UAE Leaders Mark Sheikh Mohammed’s 20 Years as Ruler of Dubai

Official tributes frame his tenure as future-focused, with expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport to 260 million passengers a central aim.

Overview

  • President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed led nationwide congratulations, praising Sheikh Mohammed’s record of achievement and future-focused vision in a message on X.
  • Senior royals including Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed shared public messages lauding his leadership and impact.
  • Sheikh Mohammed has highlighted the expanded Al Maktoum International Airport’s target capacity of up to 260 million passengers once complete.
  • Dubai’s next-phase infrastructure push includes the Metro Blue Line under construction, adding 30km and 14 stations with a significant underground section.
  • Private-sector celebrations include DAMAC’s two drone shows lighting Dubai’s skyline today at 6:45pm and 9:30pm.