Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has issued directives to intensify efforts and adopt world-class benchmarks to ensure Dubai continues to set the standard as the best city in the world across sectors.
According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness has urged government officials, entrepreneurs, and private sector employees to work as a united team to strengthen Dubai’s status as the world’s most beautiful and advanced city. Sheikh Mohammed also directed the launch of initiatives and projects to transform Dubai into a global model of integrated, cohesive, and future-ready urban living.
These efforts aim to create calmer urban environments that prioritize comfort and well-being, while reducing pollution and enhancing cleanliness and aesthetics. The initiatives will focus on developing vibrant, sustainable spaces that seamlessly integrate environmental preservation with leisure, culture, and economic activity, ensuring a healthier and more fulfilling quality of life for residents and visitors alike. His directives also aim to promote positive values and build a more tolerant society centered on family cohesion, social harmony, and work-life balance.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed made these remarks during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Also attending the forum were several prominent figures including H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and other key leaders from Dubai’s government and private sectors. The forum brought together over 1,000 leaders who participated in specialised discussions and interactive workshops focused on implementing Sheikh Mohammed’s directives.
His Highness emphasized, “Today, Dubai leads the world in key competitiveness indicators. We want Dubai to be the best city in the world across all sectors,” urging officials to redouble their efforts and set clear benchmarks for rapid progress. He highlighted that people are at the core of Dubai’s decisions, policies, and projects, aiming to make Dubai the best city for all demographics by fostering a society of cooperation and harmony.
The forum, organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development, featured leadership councils and workshops inspired by His Highness’s leadership philosophy. The discussions aimed to accelerate progress and implement his vision across all sectors, focusing on future city development, social cohesion, and digital transformation.
The annual leadership event serves as a platform for dialogue and the exchange of best practices, embodying Sheikh Mohammed’s forward-thinking vision while reinforcing his pioneering approach to cultivating leaders capable of driving sustainable progress across sectors. The forum seeks to keep Dubai’s leaders at the forefront of global transformations, strengthen strategic thinking, and prepare leadership talent capable of navigating rapid global shifts.