Happy birthday! Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid turns 76 today

Emirati Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of his generation.

Popular monarch-politician Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

bin Rashid, a cultural icon

Born Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai on July 22, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Emirati history. bin Rashid's not just a great monarch, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mohammed hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, Mohammed, you're the best!

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