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Maktoum family tree
A family tree showing the line of succession in Dubai from Maktoum II.
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MBR: Back in the saddle
UAE Vice President and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MBR) led the UAE endurance team to victory in a 166km horse race at Euston Park in the UK on 11 July.
Issue 881, 16 July 2010. 
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Warning to ministers
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has warned his cabinet that it is under constant scrutiny. Speaking at a cabinet retreat in Liwa, MBR urged ministers to work harder to serve their nation and their people, and warned that those who were “arrogant” would face “changes”.
Issue 871, 12 February 2010. more
The Dubai crisis has put relations with Abu Dhabi under the spotlight – and the fallout will be huge
The genesis of the crisis, and the confused and opaque manner with which it has been handled, raises questions about the viability of traditional ruling models without the support of sovereign state institutions and accountability. Meanwhile, the delicate balance of Abu Dhabi-Dubai relations has shifted again
Issue 867, 4 December 2009. more
Downturn’s all over now, federation united, MBR says
The worst of the economic downturn is over, Dubai’s ruler said as he joined a chorus of Emirati voices emphasising federal unity – which may be significant after months of speculation over relations between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Issue 865, 20 November 2009. more
Like father, like son: MBR consolidates as Hamdan becomes Dubai’s new crown prince
Young Sheikh Hamdan has taken over as Dubai’s new crown prince after a year of chairing the emirate’s government. Politics watchers across the UAE are watching the MBR sons’ emergence and whether it influences their powerful father’s thinking about his own future.
Issue 823, 15 February 2008. more
MBR follows other GCC rulers by building up the family business
A talented (in many cases), well-educated gilded elite of twenty-something Gulf royals is fast emerging to take sporting prizes and the top jobs (GSN 797/1). Their parents are justly proud and delighted by a trend that should help most Gulf Co-operation Council members to navigate the potentially tricky next phases of the region’s explosive growth and ‘modernisation’. And modernisers should rejoice that the next generation leadership has the international education and upbringing to function in a globalised world – and that so many of the next generation leaders are women. No one doubts that individuals like Qatar’s Sheikha Al-Mayyassa Bint Hamad Al-Thani, Bahrain’s Sheikha Hessa Bint Kalifa Al-Khalifa and several young Emiratis are exceptional players.
Issue 803, 13 April 2007. more
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Dubai’s debts provoke criticism, northern emirates’ outlook mixed
Risk management report. Issue 890, 26 November 2010. more
Abu Dhabi takes an ever larger stake in Dubai Inc
Dubai’s return to the international credit market has been heralded as another sign that the commercial emirate is rebuilding confidence and balance sheets following its debt crisis. Less public is evidence that Abu Dhabi has built up a commanding position in the Dubai economy, much to Sheikh Mohammed’s discomfort
Issue 886, 1 October 2010. more
Debts weigh down Dubai as rulers talk up recovery and restructuring
Risk management report
Issue 884, 3 September 2010. more
Dubaians seek ‘dialogue’ on governance
Dubai remains firmly under Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s control; the majority of nationals still prefer to declare themselves apolitical. But quiet criticism is growing over issues ranging from corporate governance to education, according to UAE professionals and business people canvassed by GSN.
Issue 881, 16 July 2010. more
Financial turmoil stimulates dialogue for change in Dubai’s government
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum might argue that the financial turmoil is over, but an increasing number of nationals are asking whether a more rigorous reappraisal of legislation and business practices is necessary for Dubai to emerge from its traumatic debt crisis as a more transparent place to do business
Issue 881, 16 July 2010. more
Sheikh Mohammed: CNN interview
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (MBR) has defended the UAE economy, saying it remains strong despite the global financial crisis.
Issue 880, 2 July 2010. more
No respite for Dubai as Dubai Holding real estate arm reports multi-billion dollar losses
Figures raise concerns over group’s management capabilities as well as the emirate’s continuing debt burden
Issue 878, 4 June 2010. more
Emcredit appointed
Emirates Credit Information Company has become the official body for providing credit information services in Dubai.
Issue 876, 7 May 2010. more
New emirate-focused RMR comes as Dubai reshuffles and restructures
Risk management report
Issue 875, 23 April 2010. more
Net widens in Hamas whodunnit
Dubai has responded strongly to the 20 January killing in the Al-Bustan Rotana Hotel of Hamas official Mahmud Al-Mabhuh. There are various accounts of the murder, which happened within hours of Al-Mabhuh’s arrival in Dubai; the most common has it that he was electrocuted then strangled. Fingers were immediately pointed at Israel’s Mossad.
Issue 871, 12 February 2010. more
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