UAE leadership · 1943–2006
Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Life & Career Timeline
Former Ruler of Dubai and twice Prime Minister of the UAE.
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Federation, federal government and Dubai’s rapid development during a pivotal generation of Al Maktoum leadership.
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Born in Dubai
Maktoum bin Rashid was the eldest son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Source: u.aeDubai enters a new development era
Sheikh Maktoum worked alongside Sheikh Rashid as roads, the creek and public services were modernised.
Source: u.aePrepared for public service
He worked alongside his father during Dubai’s early infrastructure expansion.
Source: u.aeOil discovered in Dubai
The discovery supported a new phase of infrastructure and public investment.
Source: www.protocol.dubai.aeThe UAE is founded
Sheikh Maktoum joined the first federal Cabinet as Prime Minister.
Source: u.aeFirst UAE Prime Minister
He led the new federation’s government during its formative years.
Source: u.aePort Rashid expansion
Dubai expanded its deep-water port and established itself as a regional trade hub.
Source: www.dpworld.comFederal leadership transition
He handed the premiership to his father, Sheikh Rashid.
Source: u.aeDubai development accelerates
Ports, trade, aviation and services expanded rapidly under the family’s leadership.
Source: u.aeEmirates airline begins operations
Dubai’s new airline began service and became central to the emirate’s global connectivity.
Source: www.emirates.comRuler of Dubai
Sheikh Maktoum succeeded his father and again became Prime Minister of the UAE.
Source: u.aeAppoints Sheikh Mohammed Crown Prince
His younger brother received responsibility for driving major development projects.
Connected: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Source: u.aeDubai’s global projects era
The city expanded tourism, aviation, free zones and financial services.
Source: u.aeBurj Al Arab opens
The landmark hotel embodied Dubai’s growing tourism ambitions during Sheikh Maktoum’s reign.
Source: www.jumeirah.comFreehold property policy
Expanded property ownership opened a new phase in Dubai real estate and international investment.
Source: dubailand.gov.aeContinues as UAE Vice President
Following the presidential succession, Sheikh Maktoum remained Prime Minister and Vice President.
Source: u.aeDubai International Financial Centre grows
The new financial district developed a legal and institutional platform for regional finance.
Source: www.difc.comDeath and succession
Sheikh Maktoum died and was succeeded as Ruler by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.
Connected: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Source: u.aeExplore related timelines
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