Without a vision to guide our path, and without ambition that knows no limits, we can never build a bright future for generations to come.

Whoever convinces himself that he is not worthy of first position has doomed himself to failure from the very beginning.

Life was created simple and it is important to live it as such. Simplicity is inherent; it leads to peace of mind and tranquility.

I have said it loud and clear: Beware, men, lest women deprive you of all the leadership positions in the country.

There is no Dubai and Abu Dhabi; we are one. Whoever doesn’t understand this should do their homework before they start talking. We will be there for each other when we need it.

I believe that positive energy and optimism help us to take up any challenge in life and to succeed in even the most difficult tasks. I also believe that positive energy is contagious: we can...

We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone.

Dubai was founded on trade, not oil.

I used to sleep in the desert once every week, now it is every two weeks, most of the time alone. It’s beautiful. What I enjoy is taking my food and cooking for myself.

Your determination and energy will be proportionate to your goal. Therefore, set a high goal for yourself and do not settle for anything less than the very best. The best is exactly what you will...

Creativity should be integral to everything that we do. Creativity should also be intrinsic to our personality, if excellence is what we seek.

Our job is to provide an environment that unlocks women’s potential – one that protects their dignity and femininity, helps them create the necessary balance in their lives, and values their talents and potential. Given...

We expect our media to lead and open doors for our young talents. As we need creative engineers, doctors and managers, we also need creative journalists and media workers.

Competition always makes you stronger and better. Competition is feared only by the weak.

Does running water stop when it reaches a rock? Of course not. It turns either left or right, and continues its way. Likewise, a positive person is confident that no challenge will stand in the...

Life is an extraordinary gift some people appear not to appreciate. In every breath and scent, every touch and sight we are gifted by new experience and the chance to feel the richness of experience....

Simplicity starts in the heart, away from negativity and pessimism.

My theory on life is that life is beautiful. Life doesn’t change. You have a day, and a night, and a month, and a year. We people change – we can be miserable or we...

Helping those less fortunate than us is a blessed opportunity to show thanks for the gifts of life that we ourselves enjoy.

Everybody starts small. We all begin life as a single cell. Every business starts as one person with an idea. How fast you go, how far you get, is in your hands. The bigger your...

Most 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...

The future does not wait for hesitant people. The more we achieve, the more we realise how much more we can achieve.

A true leader is one who creates a favourable environment to bring out the energy and ability of his team. A great leader creates more great leaders, and does not reduce the institution to a...

With each new day in Africa, a gazelle wakes up knowing he must outrun the fastest lion or perish. At the same time, a lion stirs and stretches, knowing he must outrun the fastest gazelle...

I might go easy on people who make mistakes, but never on people who make no effort.

Change or you will be changed: leaders who neglect the good of their people will be forsaken. Leadership is a service, not a gateway to privilege.

The ability to live in a stable, safe environment that gives us the opportunity to create, grow and nurture our talents is sadly denied to many in the world today. I am proud to be...

No one in the Emirates is above the law and accountability.

Good governance is about nothing more or less than creating happiness. It really is that simple.

Our region is home to more than 200 million young people. We have the opportunity to inspire them with hope and to direct their energies toward improving their lives and the lives of those around...

A true leader does not derive power from his position, but from his ethics, from people’s love for him, and from his knowledge, education and excellence in his field of work.

I want Dubai to be a place where everybody from all over the world meets each other, don’t think of fighting or hate, just love it, enjoy their sport, and that’s it.

Every single achievement you make, every single life you change and every single skill you acquire brings you one step closer to becoming a better leader. Every day you can improve the leader in you...

There is a world of difference between a leadership that is based on love and respect, and one that is based on fear.

To take risk and fail is not a failure. Real failure is to fear taking any risk

We in the U.A.E. 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.

Every nation can harness the energy of its citizens, either towards constructive work to generate optimism and hope, or towards tensions, unrest and war.

I will never abandon one opportunity and wait for another. We have not reached the goal we are striving for. What you see now is nothing compared to our vision…just tiny parts of what lies...

An easy life does not make men, nor does it build nations. Challenges make men, and it is these men who build nations.

My mother, may her soul rest in peace, shaped my personality; thanks to her, I have acquired many values, good traits and skills.