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Noble tradition of Maktoum family
The manner in which the smooth transfer of power has taken place in Dubai will surely serve as reassurance to both citizens and residents of the emirate.
- Published: 00:00 January 5, 2006
The manner in which the smooth transfer of power has taken place in Dubai will surely serve as reassurance to both citizens and residents of the emirate. Too frequently in this day and age, we read of the ructions that can arise when a change of leadership takes place. Such turmoil not only can cause political instability within a country, but also regionally, should any dispute arise. This is especially so in the Middle East, which is often wrongly labelled by the West as being a "hot spot". It thus behoves Middle East nations and leaders to ensure political and economic stability is maintained at times of change in leadership, for it reassures the people of the nation, also regionally and, ultimately, globally.
With the succession of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Ruler of Dubai, the emirate of Dubai can be reassured of continued growth and stability, both areas it has enjoyed in considerable measure since the formation of the United Arab Emirates.
From early times, the Maktoum family has taken a keen and personal interest in the development of the emirate, whilst equally ensuring high standards of safety and security for all the people, whether nationals, expatriates or visitors.
It is this personal care of the Ruling family that has taken the emirate to the fore, has attracted, and still is attracting, people from all walks of life and nationalities to come to Dubai and be part of the success story.
With Shaikh Mohammad now at the helm, it can be expected the tradition of the Maktoum family will be nobly carried forward with equal endeavour and vigour for the benefit of all those, of whatever nationality or creed, who decide to live and work in the emirate.
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