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Gulf Today
6 days ago
- General
- Gulf Today
President, VP mark Father's Day with touching tributes
On the occasion of Father's Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, 'Our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, was a wise mentor and an inspirational role model to his children and to the nation, and his legacy continues to shape the ongoing development of our country and its people. As we mark Father's Day, I congratulate fathers across the UAE and commend their pivotal role in the family and community. Father's Day is celebrated on June 21. Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, dedicated the ninth chapter of his forthcoming book, "Life Taught Me," (A'llamtni Al Haya) to his father, the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, on the occasion. Sheikh Mohammed published excerpts from his book, saying "May God Have Mercy on My Father," on his Twitter account, where he reflected on his father's shrewdness and wisdom, his life and biography. He said, "The more I think about my father's shrewdness and wisdom, his life and biography, I realise how much I learned from him and how I was influenced by his personality. I learned from him the simplicity, self-control, and not getting distracted by trivialities. He also taught me to never believe the weak-minded or the frivolous. I learned how to listen and when to be strict and when to be lenient. I learned from him dignity without affectation, tolerance, and kindness towards everyone." He continued, "His mere presence instilled a sense of reverence in all those who encountered him. My father was seldom observed to be angry or agitated. He was characterised by kindness and gentleness. He had a strong aversion to deceit. He did not succumb to panic or fear. Instead, he demonstrated steadfastness, confidence, and dignity. In the event of his expression of approval, it was moderate and impartial." "My father taught me to cherish my family, relatives, and brothers, and to maintain close relationships with my sisters. This assertion remains unchallenged. He instilled in me a profound respect for honesty and justice. He instilled in me the ability to accept criticism, to be self-confidet, and to maintain a balance between benevolence towards others and the dignity and firmness that my position necessitates," Sheikh Mohammed said. He continued, "I learned from my father not to condone mistakes, not to look for people's mistakes, and to overlook some mistakes, and gently point out others, especially those whose sincerity, love, and dedication to their work I was sure of. My father was serious and firm, and he wasn't tempted by praise or flattery. He was not fooled by the media's labels or exaggerations." "He was not someone who would be influenced by first impression. Instead, he would reflect, consult and seek clarification. I learned from him the value of listening to those who hold sound opinions and rational mindsets. My father had a great fondness for scholars, yet he could discern those who claimed to be scholars. He was fond of spending time with merchants and market people, and he had a great deal of respect for religious people. He was always very fond of doing good deeds. He was generous and honest. He was a person of integrity. He did not despise anyone or act superior to anyone," Sheikh Mohammed added. The Vice President further shared some reflections on the insight of the late Sheikh Rashid, saying: "He had insight into people and the youth. He was always ready to support those with business talent and was always keen to seek the help of those he saw as having administrative capabilities. He was someone who could look to the future. He conducted thorough research and was not one to rush things. However, if he was determined to do something, he did not hesitate, doubt, or become confused when making the decision." With regard to the relationship between his late father and his friends, Sheikh Mohammed said, "He was fond of his friends, and he was known to be cheerful and easy-going when he was with them. However, he did not mix the private with the public. He was careful not to favour his friends by assigning them government responsibilities, nor did he befriend the officials who worked with him. Instead, he sought to establish a space between him and them, while characterised by trust, respect and accountability." "My father was not an overly strict or aggressive person. Instead, he was friendly, tolerant, and generous. He was always fair and just. My father was not particularly fond of a wide variety of food, talking a lot or buildings and palaces. He was inclined to prefer simplicity, lightness of mind and self-control. May God have mercy on my father," Sheikh Mohammed concluded.
Khaleej Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'He had an eye for people': Dubai Ruler pens poignant tribute to father Sheikh Rashid
As the UAE celebrates Father's Day on Saturday, June 21, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, penned a poignant tribute to his father the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Sheikh Mohammed reflected about his father's numerous qualities like "simple living, self-restraint" and "love for family" and how deeply he was shaped by his character. The Dubai Ruler, who has authored many books, quoted from his upcoming literary endeavour 'Life Taught Me,' where he has dedicated an entire chapter to his father. The book will be published in the coming months. In the chapter, titled 'May God Have Mercy on My Father,' Sheikh Mohammed says: "The more I reflect on my father's wisdom, insight, life, and legacy, the more I realise how much I learned from him — how deeply I was shaped by his character. "I learned from him how to carry oneself with dignity — naturally, without pretense — and to be tolerant toward those who are ignorant, kind and gracious with everyone." Sheikh Mohammed touched upon how Sheikh Rashid taught him to love his family, giving readers a rare glimpse into the father-son relationship. Read the post below: "رØÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù� أبÙ� ".. اÙ�Ù�صÙ� اÙ�ذاسع Ù�Ù� Ù�ذابÙ� اÙ�جدÙ�د "عÙ�Ù�Ø°Ù�Ù� اÙ�ØÙ�اة " اÙ�Ø°Ù� سÙ�صدر Ø®Ù�اÙ� اÙ�أشÙ�ر اÙ�Ù�ادÙ�Ø© .. رØÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù� أبÙ� .. Ù�Ù�Ù�ا Ø°Ù�Ù�رذ Ù�Ù� ØÙ�Ù�Ø© أبÙ� Ù�ØÙ�Ù�Ø°Ù� â�¦ Ù�ØÙ�اذÙ� Ù�سÙ�رذÙ� .. أدرÙ�Ø° Ù�Ù� ذعÙ�Ù�Ø° Ù�Ù�Ù� .. Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� ذأثرذ بشخصÙ�Ù�Ø°Ù� .. ذعÙ�Ù�Ø° Ù�Ù� أبÙ� بساطة اÙ�عÙ�Ø´ .. Ù�ضبط اÙ�Ù�Ù�س .. Ù�Ø£Ù� Ù�ا Ø£Ù�شذÙ�â�¦ — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) June 21, 2025 "He taught me to love my family, my relatives, and my siblings, and to stay close to my sisters — and I still do," the Dubai Ruler wrote. "His very presence commanded respect," Sheikh Mohammed added. Leadership qualities Sheikh Mohammed also spoke about the leadership qualities that he inherited from his father. "He taught me how to accept criticism, to have confidence in myself, and to balance kindness with people and the gravitas and firmness that my position requires," he reflected. "He never judged matters by first impressions. Instead, he pondered, reflected, consulted, and asked questions. I learned from him to listen carefully to those with sound judgment and wise minds. "He had an eye for people — especially the youth. He supported those with entrepreneurial talents and entrusted administrative tasks to those with capability. He had foresight and was thorough in his thinking. He disliked haste, but once he made a decision, he acted without hesitation, doubt, or confusion," he added. Towards the end of the tribute, Sheikh Mohammed concludes with the words: "May God have mercy on my father."
