Sheikh Hamdan marks 13 years as the Crown Prince of Dubai

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Sheikh Hamdan marks 13 years as the Crown Prince of Dubai

Quick facts about the much loved and respected Sheikh Hamdan

Published: February 02, 2021 16:53 Nilanjana Javed, Senior News Editor

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai — Over the years, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has become a well-loved public figure in the UAE and beyond. Sheikh Hamdan, who is fondly called Fazza by fans, has played a major role in making Dubai a city that leads the world. One thing that endears him to fans is his humility and relatability. He shares photos of his days generously, where one can see him heading to the local races or even to Burj Khalifa. Here are some facts to celebrate the 13th anniversary of Sheikh Hamdan being the Crown Prince of Dubai. Image Credit: Insta/faz3

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai — Sheikh Hamdan’s love for the great outdoors is visible through the multitude of pictures on his Instagram account. He often shares photos and videos of himself skydiving, jet skiing, snowboarding or zip lining. Image Credit: Insta/faz3

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Sheikh Hamdan — He’s also an ace photographer. Check out this picture, for instance, where he beautifully juxtaposes the wildness of the desert and the Dubai skyline. He called this shot: Two worlds, One city. #MyDubai 🦒🦌🌳🌆 #canon5dsr The Crown Prince’s love for photography led him to establish the Hamdan International Photography Award, which aims to nurture artistic talent and encourage the appreciation of art and culture. Image Credit: Insta/faz3

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Birds — He loves animals. Remember this one? Sheikh Hamdan had shared a video of chicks that had hatched next to his car’s windscreen and been cared for so that they could now take to the skies on their own. Image Credit: Instagram/ @faz3

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1.1261181-1113287340 — Sheikh Hamdan is a fan of heights. In December, he climbed to top of Burj Khalifa; the video he shared went viral. This isn't the first time he scaled the tallest constructing on this planet, the first time was 2013 (pictured). This time though he captioned the success: “828 meters of pleasure”. Image Credit: EPA

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