Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum Quotes

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We, in the UAE, have no such word as impossible ; it does not exist in our lexicon. Such a word is used by the lazy and the weak, who fear challenges and progress. When one doubts his potential and capabilities as well as his confidence, he will lose the compass that leads him to success and excellence, thus failing to achieve his goal. I require you, youth, to insist on number one.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
Most of people talk, we do things. They plan, we achieve. They hesitate, we move ahead. We are living proof that when human beings have the courage and commitment to transform a dream into reality, there is nothing that can stop them. Dubai is a living example of that

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
We have to realize the fact that the Arab nation is a great nation and will remain stable as its roots are solid; what is happening now does not suit it nor its history.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
There is a wide knowledge gap between us and the developed world in the West and in Asia. Our only choice is to bridge this gap as quickly as possible, because our age is defined by knowledge.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
We strive to eradicate the commercial borders and obstacles between Arab countries so that we may achieve the dream of economic unity because political unity amongst Arabs has become a distant fantasy.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
We have to cease the migration of Arab potential to the west; they should be respected in their own countries.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
We are proud of our past and our present and we face the future with unflagging determination.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
Our aid has humanitarian objectives only; it is never governed by politics or limited by the geography, race, color or religion of the beneficiary.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
We should always be practical, realistic and optimistic.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
Try to achieve the impossible and direct your people to ways of achieving it.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum
We do not hesitate to help and support the brother, the ill-fated friend or the needy wherever they are. This is our message to the world, and this is the United Arab Emirates.

Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum