Described by reviewers as one of the most important books published in the Middle East in the past 50 years, this book is primarily about developments as four of the five parts of the title carry the word 'development'. The fifth, The Road to the Future, is an overview of future economic developments.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who presented the first copy of his book "My Vision' - Challenges in the Race for Excellence to Sheikh Khalifa.
The UAE President praised the book in which Sheikh Mohammad has presented his vision of the development strategy that lead to excellence and catalysed the position of UAE internationally.
Sheikh Mohammad wrote in the introductory dedication of the book addressed to Sheikh Khalifa "To my brother H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to honour your tremendous efforts in continuing the development initiatives of our predecessors who have built a great nation which reflects their deep sentiments towards the country. We are with you and we will always support your wise leadership".
In his book the author reveals, for the first time, the 'Secrets' that made the Emirates of Dubai one of the most astounding development phenomena in the world. Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid provides insight into the strategies that can produce excellence in development including vision, leadership, management, teamwork and decisive and timely decision taking. The book contains 13 chapters in 5 parts plus introduction and conclusion as well as a brief bibliography on jacket.
In the chapter Made in Dubai, the author details the nature of development in Dubai: what has been achieved and what will be achieved in the future. The aims and targets set in the book will take the development into the mid-21st century and beyond. Other chapters deal with the challenges met in the course of building modern Dubai and one is dedicated to horses, as Sheikh Mohammad is an avid rider and one of the most renowned owners of horses world-wide.
The book comes in 220 pages long. It includes two sections on photographs which will include general photos related to the book and rare personal photographs of H.H Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum which will be published for the first time. The English version of the book will be published soon. The author gives credit for the successes of Dubai to nationals and residents alike and to the public and private sectors in equal terms.
Their immense contribution is appreciated and recognised at every stage and all are called upon to participate in the 'consensus planning' of Dubai and the Emirates, as a prerequisite to reaching new heights of development and excellence.
The author is not only addressing the people of Dubai and the Emirates but the entire Arab and Muslim World of 1.3 billion. The success story of Dubai, he believes, can be replicated in other Arab and Muslim countries.
The book therefore, represents a message of optimism that a second stage of outstanding development can be achieved throughout the Arab and Muslim world. The proof he provides is Dubai itself.
SUCCESS STORY: Motivate Publishing, Dubai and the Arab Institute for Research and Publication, Beirut, the co-publishers, said the book is unique and detailed account of the exceptional development of Dubai and the vision behind the outstanding accomplishments that included transferring the UAE and Dubai from their role as a regional powerhouse to their new and advanced role as international economic and financial centers and the attainment of these high rates of growth was accomplished by way of providing excellence in services and industry. "The book specifically provides a true description of an exceptional development experience that is regarded by many as a role model for other Arab and Muslim countries", the publishers said in a joint statement.
FROM THE BOOK: His Highness Sheikh Mohammad said, "The UAE is distinguished by a unique development experience which was created by late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan that is based on excellence and utilisation of the resources in the process of building and developing the country and offering prosperity to our people. Under the leadership of H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has moved into a new phase of development which will offer greater prosperity to our people".
"Dubai is providing to be one of the most successful development stories in the world and is viewed increasingly in the Arab and Muslim World as a source of pride. Dubai's melting pot of nations and creeds is adding new and exciting dimensions to the concept of co-existence and enhancing human interaction and understanding. And like Cordova, Dubai today is providing a new hope for humanity that different civilisations and religions can co-exist and strive collectively to create excellence in everything for the benefit of all".
His Highness added, "Through the book 'My Vision - Challenges in the Race for Excellence', I worked on presenting the development experience of Dubai and UAE in general. We are always keen to support the efforts of our brothers in the Arab world so that the entire region can witness prosperity and development".
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