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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received in Dubai today British Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, who is visiting the UAE as part of a regional tour. Present during the meeting was Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met a group of leaders, representatives and correspondents of local, Arab and international news agencies, TV channels and the Press on Tuesday night at Jumierah Ramadan Majlis.

Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, attended the evening, which was organised by Dubai Government Media Office.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid has accepted an invitation to visit Canada. He will be joined by Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The invitation was made during the visit of Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan, the Foreign Minister of UAE, in Canada this month, and John Baird, his Canadian counterpart.

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Yesterday evening Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received at his Zabeel Palace the Speaker and members of the Federal national Council who came to offer greetings on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Also present were Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received a group of Emirati writers, men of letters, and cultural figures at Zabeel Palace on Monday evening.

In the presence of Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the audience congratulated Shaikh Mohammed on the advent of the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan.

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charity work of the ruling family of Dubai

Several charity projects and foundations for humanitarian work launched and funded by the ruling family of Dubai are helping to support the needy following the example set by their forefathers and the founders of the UAE.

Mohammed bin Rashid Charity and Humanitarian Establishment (1997)
Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment
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In 2014 the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment is carrying 38 humanitarian projects in the U.A.E. and overseas to help the needy, announced Ibrahim Bu Malha, Advisor to Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid for Cultural and Humanitarian Affairs, on Monday.

More than 27,000 families benefited from the Establishment's projects in the 35 targeted countries.

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On Saturday Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an new international humanitarian project to provide urgent food relief to those affected around the world. The new relief project is named after 'Salma', the first Emirati woman nurse who served for more than 50 years to save people's lives in the UAE. 'Salma Project' will ensure provision of preserved food for victims of natural disasters, wars or conflicts in a timely manner within an integrated programme that ensures sustainability.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Friday visited the Dubai World Hospitality Championship (DWHC) 2014 at Dubai World Trade Centre. DWHC aims to promote the UAE’s unique hospitality and culinary traditions.

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On Monday His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received copies of the credentials of a number of new ambassadors of friendly countries at the Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.

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Senior Gulf leaders gathered in Riyadh on Sunday for a previously unannounced summit. The UAE delegation was led by Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan and Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid today attended final race of Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Also present were Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid, Shaikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid and a lot of Crown Princes and Shaikhs from other emirates.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Monday joined more than 350 high-ranking government officials, global finance leaders, policy makers and academics and attend the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Financial Cooperation Conference held in Dubai. He was flanked by Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

BFA, which will run to 26 November, is recognised as the most prestigious forum in the region and will provide a platform for two days of discussion aimed at driving forward the conversation on key financial issues confronting Asian countries and laying the groundwork for closer collaboration in the future.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Monday also received former Vice Premier of Vice Premier of the State Council of China and the current vice-chairman of the board of the Boao Forum for Asia.

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On Wednesday Shaikh Mohammed attended Emirati Media Forum in Dubai- article and pictures

Shaikh Mohammed was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum along with Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed today attended a 120-kilometer endurance race held at the Dubai International Endurance City. Shaikh Rashid bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum won the race.

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Also today Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received President of Portugal and the delegation accompanying him. The meeting were attended by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid today visited Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi at the Rumellah Palace.

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Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum today honoured Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on behalf of Shaikha Fatima along with 42 Emirati pioneers.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid opened Al Jalila Child Culture Centre in the district of Jumeirah in Dubai on Wednesday.

After unveiling a commemorative plaque for the centre, Shaikh Mohammed, accompanied by his daughter Shaikha Al Jalila, toured the centre where he was briefed on the objectives and cultural activities supported by the centre, the first of its kind in the Middle East.

It aims to create an environment to teach the country’s children about their culture, capacity building, and incorporating Emirati heritage into their lives.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Friday visited the Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2014 in the Al Wathba City. The festival celebrates the U.A.E.’s culture, heritage and showcases the rich diversity of its traditions, to provide an educational platform for the public.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid today attended the opening session of the first Knowledge Conference. Also present were Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed.

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Also today he received the President of the Kyrgyz Republic along with his accompanying delegation. In attendance were Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is leading the UAE delegation to the 35th annual Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, scheduled in Doha, Qatar, tomorrow Tuesday.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received the Prime Minister of Iraq in the presence of Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai this evening.

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On Wednesday Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the Dubai Plan 2021. The launching ceremony was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday visited Global Village, the leading family entertainment and cultural attraction in Dubai.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received the spiritual leader of India's Bohra Muslim community on Monday at the Zabeel Palace. They exchanged views on a range of humanitarian and Islamic issues related to the promotion of a culture of religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence among various faiths and sects, away from fanaticism, selfishness and extremism.

They meeting were attended by Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and a number of Shaikhs and senior officials.

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Today Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the 40th Arab Health Exhibition and Congress being held in Dubai, DWTC - International Convention and Exhibition Centre -, on its opening day. He was accompanied by Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum and some senior officials.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid attended the graduation ceremony of cadet officers at the Zayed II Military College in Al Ain on Wednesday morning.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum this afternoon attended the launch of UAE Official Foreign Aid Report for 2013. The launching ceremony, which was held at the Emirates Palace/Abu Dhabi, was attended by serveral Shaikhs and officials.

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Today Shaikh Mohammed Al Maktoum received CEO of 'Women in the World' Summit who is visiting the Middle East for the first time. The meeting was held in presence of Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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Also today Shaikh Mohammed inspected the venue of the second edition of the Dubai Tour (Dubai Tour 2015), the 663-km international professional cycling race taking place over four stages between February 4-7. The event is organised by Dubai Sports Council.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, late on Tuesday honoured the Dar Al Ber Society for ranking 5th among the local institutions which gave the maximum donations abroad in 2013.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received on Monday UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Shaikh Mohammed today has announced the forming of the "UAE Gender Balance Council", a federal entity chaired by President of Dubai Women Establishment Shaikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Shaikh Mohammed declared the forming of the council while visiting "Toward Gender Balance in Governments", a plenary session chaired by his daughter, Shaikha Manal bint Mohammed, during the second day of the Government Summit in Dubai.

He was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid attended the UAE President’s Cup endurance race, at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba on Saturday. The 160-kilometre race was also attended by the Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and other UAE leaders.

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Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid on Wednesday inaugurated development projects including Creek Heights. He was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad and Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Tuesday received Petro Poroshenko, Ukrainian President, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, ADNEC, on the sidelines of Idex 2015.

The meeting was attended by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and senior officials.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited today Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions Exhibition (GESS), held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

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Today Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid named Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein as the chairperson of International Humanitarian City Authority.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today has visited the Dubai Canvas Festival at the Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR).

Shaikh Mohammed and his delegation toured the festival organised by Brand Dubai, a subsidiary of the Government of Dubai Media Office. Shaikh Mohammed was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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Also today Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Dubai International Boat Show 2015, the region’s premier marine leisure exhibition now in its 23rd year, in front of thousands of global visitors. Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum accompanied him during the tour.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum yesterday met Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam on the sidelines of Egypt Economic Development Conference in Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt.

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Also yesterday evening he returned to the country after heading the UAE delegation to the Egypt's Economic Development Conference. Upon his arrival at the Dubai International Airport, Shaikh Mohammed was received by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed and a number of officials.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid and former US president Bill Clinton honoured American teacher Nancie Atwell, with the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize at the Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai, held yesterday at the Atlantis Hotel. The award is considered the ‘Nobel Prize’ for teaching.

Present were also Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Shaikh Mansour bin Mohammed and other officials.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, yesterday received Elias Murr, President of the Board of the Interpol Foundation for a Safer World, at His Highness's Executive Office at Emirates Towers.

The meeting was attended by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid.

Interpol Foundation want to have a World Bureau as a global hub for the organisation's work in the Arab region, which is planned to open in Dubai.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opens Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, which will be held on March 17 and 18 at Arena Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended on Saturday the finale of 12th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship (DIAHC) at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum yesterday has crowned Shaikh Rashid bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum with the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup. He also crowned Shaikh Hamed bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum, who was the second finisher of the competition.The event was attended by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the Noor Dubai Foundation’s brainstorming session, held today morning at Zabeel Ladies Club.

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today has witnessed part of the annual ‘Pink Caravan Ride’, an initiative launched by Friends of Cancer Patients. The caravan started from Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai.

The ride was attended by Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum while Shaikha Salama bint Mohammed and Shaikha Shamma bint Mohammed led the caravan.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has received Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and Representative of His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium, who is leading a large official business delegation to the UAE.

Present at the meeting were Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed and serveral officials.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Monday visited the Third Dubai Government Achievements Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre. He was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid started an official two-day visit to Azerbaijan on Wednesday. On Thursday he hold talks with Azerbaijan’s president during the visit that resulted in bilateral economic and emergency readiness agreements.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Wednesday wrapped up the two-day Arab Social Media Influencers Summit with an open dialogue session with the participants of the first edition of the event organised under his patronage.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, along with his daughter Al Jalila and son Zayed, on Friday toured the Dubai Butterfly Garden in the Barsha area, the largest covered garden in the world, which includes custom built domes and a butterfly museum.

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Sauli Niinistö, the president of Finland, is on a working visit to United Arab Emirates. He met Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today. Photo: Office of the President
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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday received President of Finland and his accompanying delegation at Zabeel Palace In Dubai. The Finnish President invited Shaikh Mohammed to visit Finland. Shaikh Mohammed accepted the invitation and thanked President Niinisto for it.

The meeting was attended by Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and other officials.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today visited the Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition at Wafi Mall, Dubai.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid arrives in Riyadh as head of the UAE delegation participating in the GCC summit.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid has been named Cultural Personality of the Year by the trustees of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award.

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Dubai Ruler tonight received cultural personality award from Abu Dhabi Crown Prince. Shaikh Mohammad was honoured with the Award at a ceremony to present the Shaikh Zayed Book Awards in Abu Dhabi.

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He was awarded in recognition for his work and initiatives in promoting the UAE and its culture, as well as many social causes. Accepting the award, he delivered a speech recounting how the union was formed and established. Shaikh Mohammed said he was extremely proud of being named the Cultural Personality of the Award in its ninth session: " Our words, poems and achievements speak one language, which is the language of the UAE and is based on the deeply-rooted principles of the late founding fathers: Zayed bin Sultan and Rashid bin Saeed. In fact, this honouring today is a recognition of their school and celebration of the eloquent UAE language through which we address the world.''

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received yesterday evening at Zabeel Palace the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Chimed Saikhanbileg, and his accompanying delegation.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited the Women’s Museum in the Gold Souk Market in Dubai/Deira on Sunday. He also visited the ‘Mahbat Al Khair Dubai’ Exhibition, which documents the rise of Dubai. Shaikh Mohammed was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

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Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Tuesday met Andrzej Duda, President-elect of Poland, at the conclusion of his two-day visit.

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Yesterday Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited the UAE Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015.

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Shaikh Mohammed launches orphan initiative

The initiative involves volunteers giving their time to orphaned minors. Young Emiratis can establish fraternal ties with the orphans and provide guidance and good advice, take care of the children for a certain number of class hours, or set up common interest groups to engage orphans in activities such as swimming and biking.

Families wishing to take part can regularly host an orphan for half a day to provide them with a friendly, family atmosphere, or a group of families can meet a group of orphans at public places, or fathers and mothers can volunteer to be guardians of orphans.

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Shaikh Mohammed, Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid, other Shaikhs and officials, on Sunday, visited the tomb of the UAE’s late Founder Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurated the Family Village orphanage in Al Warqa, Dubai, on Tuesday - in pictures

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid today attended first meeting for UAE Gender Balance Council

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in the presence of Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Monday evening received sports and youth leaders, representatives of sports media in the UAE at his Zabeel Palace.

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Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, visited Cityscape Global 2015, held at Dubai World Trade Centre, today.
 
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