Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Celebrates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Birthday With "The Sheikh CEO" Discussion

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organised a session to discuss the book 'The Sheikh CEO: Lessons in Leadership', to celebrate the birthday of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The book delves into His Highness's inspiring principles of leadership.

The session was introduced by the book's author, Dr. Yasar Jarrar, Board Member at the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government. He presented to the audience the key leadership principles adopted by His Highness, which have contributed to qualitative transformations in government, economic, and social work in Dubai.

The session highlighted His Highness's forward-looking philosophy and his vision for anticipating the future. Dr. Jarrar cited His Highness's statement: 'The future does not wait. The future can be designed and built today.' He emphasised the role of leadership in transforming visions into tangible achievements and motivating individuals toward creativity and excellence.

The session discussed Dubai's transformation into a global model for future cities, and how His Highness adopted a policy of deliberate challenge and risk-taking to achieve qualitative accomplishments in record time. Jarrar explained that effective leadership, in accordance with His Highness's vision, relies on harnessing individual energies and unifying collective efforts to achieve major goals, while stressing the need for leaders to strive to make Dubai 'number one' in multiple fields.

Furthermore, the session included an open dialogue with the audience, allowing participants to ask questions and share their experiences and ideas. In his closing remarks, Dr. Jarrar emphasised that the leadership lessons inspired by the experience of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will remain a source of inspiration for future generations, calling on everyone to embrace His Highness's leadership philosophy and creating remarkable accomplishments.

At the end of the session, Dr. Jarrar signed copies of his book for the attendees.

The session, part of a program to empower young minds and enhance the role of women in society, witnessed a remarkable turnout of youth and those interested in leadership and management. The attendees engaged with the inspiring ideas presented on transforming challenges into opportunities and creating positive change.