Overview
- On January 4, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed publicly congratulated Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, praising two decades of achievement and a future-focused vision.
- Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed also hailed the milestone, citing an advanced government model shaped under Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership.
- Developer Damac will mark the occasion with two citywide drone shows on January 4, featuring displays at JBR and other locations at 6:45 pm and 9:30 pm.
- Reports highlight hallmark achievements of the past 20 years, including the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Metro, Expo 2020, the UAE Mars mission, and major philanthropic efforts through Dubai Cares and MBRGI.
- Active projects point to continued expansion, with the Dh18 billion Blue Line adding 30 km and 14 stations by an expected 2029 completion, a piloted flying‑taxi test conducted in November with Joby and the RTA, and an Al Maktoum International Airport plan targeting capacity of up to 260 million passengers.