“The first” is the launch of the biography book of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

The book “The First” is the autobiography of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A man and leader whose legendary determination and unique vision not only built Dubai and its icons and wonderful achievements, but also contributed to transforming the land of the Emirates to rise from the barren sands and create the future of our world today.

“The First,” written by British historian Graeme Wilson, provides a unique look at the biography of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. Throughout its chapters, the book presents stories and situations never before told about His Highness, narrated by those whose lives he influenced, including Arab, international and international leaders and personalities, who saw in the Ruler of Dubai exceptional leadership, an inspiring forward-looking vision, and an experience ahead of its time in building the city and the state.

“We are proud and pleased to present this authoritative biography of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as the book ‘The First’ highlights the journey of an exceptional leader,” says Ian Verservice, Managing Partner and Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group.

Throughout his life, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has lived through the stages of Dubai’s development, from a modest commercial port to a global city. His Highness, who grew up under the care of his father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, may God have mercy on him, in a modest house, built of bricks, without electricity or water, has witnessed his share of booms and busts. From a young age, His Highness realized that a big role awaited him, setting major goals for Dubai in mind.

From an early age, His Highness was persistent and loved research and knowledge. He learned from his father, whom he considered his first teacher in leadership, the meaning of creating the future, not waiting for it. During his youth, he witnessed the agreement to establish the union between Sheikh Zayed and his father, Sheikh Rashid, may God have mercy on them, as well as Sheikh Rashid’s transformational development projects in Dubai. As a young man, His Highness assumed the portfolio of the Ministry of Defense in the United Arab Emirates, becoming the youngest Minister of Defense in the world. He also served as Crown Prince of Dubai, before becoming Ruler of Dubai, Vice President of the UAE and Prime Minister, creating the largest government reform system in the region, placing the UAE government among the most agile and efficient governments in the world.

Since then, His Highness has led the amazing transformation of Dubai from a small commercial center into a global city that attracts millions of people from more than 195 nationalities, working and living side by side in an environment characterized by tolerance, security and stability, and full of vital economic opportunities.
Throughout his life, which he devoted to serving his country, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum constantly sought to confront challenges, move forward in translating his vision, and move Dubai and the Emirates into the future, with confident and steady steps, not slowing down or hesitating, even in times of global crises. . His Highness’s style, rooted in ambition, motivation, determination and will, has contributed to making the UAE, its leadership and its people, occupy a prominent position on the world stage, as an experience that proves day after day that nothing is impossible and that dreams can be achieved.

About the author
Graeme Wilson, who has lived in the UAE for about 34 years, is a member of the Royal Geographic Society. The first autobiography he wrote was for the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, entitled “Rashid…the Father and the Builder,” followed by literary works about the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God bless them both. Along with a number of leaders from the Middle East and Asia. His documentary work also culminated in collaboration with the famous Oscar-winning actor, Morgan Freeman, and Sir Patrick Stewart. In addition, he worked as a speech writer for the United Nations General Assembly, the US Senate, and the British House of Commons.