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.