On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the Accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, the United Arab Emirates celebrates this cherished national occasion, which marks a shining milestone in the nation’s journey.
The celebration of His Highness’s Accession is a unifying occasion shared by all the Emirates, in appreciation of his esteemed stature as a visionary leader whose exceptional insight has shaped the contours of a pioneering development path and established a model that is emulated globally.
Since the first day of assuming leadership of the Emirate of Dubai, His Highness’s vision has formed an advanced leadership framework founded on investing in people, developing an agile government ecosystem, and anticipating the future—contributing significantly to cementing Dubai’s and the UAE’s position as a global hub that embraces ambition and creates opportunity.
As we commemorate this occasion, we at the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai reaffirm our firm commitment to continuing the development of our service ecosystem, elevating the customer experience, and supporting the objectives of the Government of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, in alignment with the directives of our wise leadership.
We pray to Almighty God to grant His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum continued health and wellbeing, and to protect the United Arab Emirates—its leadership and people—and to crown its journey with further progress and prosperity.
