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Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1943 – 4 January 2006) (Arabic: الشيخ مكتوم بن راشد آل مكتوم) was the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir or ruler of Dubai. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... To suggest a relevant news story for the main page, refer to the criteria then add your suggestion at the candidates page. ... Image File history File links Wikinews-logo. ... Wikinews is a free content news source and a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. ... Image File history File links Shk_Maktoum. ... Image File history File links Shk_Maktoum. ... Shaikh (شيخ, also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh) is a word in the Arabic language meaning an elder or a revered old man. ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Arabic (; , less formally, ) is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... Holders of the post of Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. ... Entrance to the emirs palace in Bukhara. ... Dubai or Dubayy (in Arabic: دبيّ, IPA , generally in English) refers to either one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, or that emirates main city, sometimes called Dubai City to distinguish it from the emirate. ...

Born in Shindagha, Dubai, he first became Prime Minister on 9 December 1971 and served until 25 April 1979 when he was replaced by his father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Following the latter's death on 7 October 1990 he resumed his position as Prime Minister and also took over as Ruler of Dubai. He served in both positions until his death on 4 January 2006. Dubai or Dubayy (in Arabic: دبيّ, IPA , generally in English) refers to either one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, or that emirates main city, sometimes called Dubai City to distinguish it from the emirate. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1912 - October 7, 1990) was the prime minister of [U.A.E.]] from 1979 to 1990 and ruler of DUBAI. He ruled for 32 years, until his death. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Sheikh Maktoum also briefly served as acting President of the United Arab Emirates on 2-3 November 2004 following the death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan until Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan was proclaimed and installed as President of the United Arab Emirates on 4 November 2004. In law, when someone is said to be acting in a position it can mean one of three things. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... Sheikh Zayed Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic:الشيخ زايد بن سلطان أل نهيان)‎, (1918 — 2 November 2004), the principal architect of the seven United Arab Emirates, was the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the UAE for over 30 years (1971-2004). ... Khalifa bin Zayed, president of the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan (Arabic: , born 1948) is the current president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Sheikh Maktoum ran the emirate of Dubai along with his two brothers, Sheikh Mohammed (Crown Prince and Minister of Defense) and Sheikh Hamdan (Minister of Finance) of the United Arab Emirates. Internationally, he was also known as co-owner (with his brothers) of Dubai's Godolphin stables, which competes in major horse races around the world. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 1949) is the Ruler of Dubai and the Prime Minister and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates. ... The Godolphin Stables are a highly successful thoroughbred horse racing stables based in Dubai and England. ...

Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al Maktoum died on the morning of 4 January 2006, suffering a heart attack whilst lodged at Palazzo Versace Hotel located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. He was succeeded by his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as ruler of Dubai. A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream. ... The Palazzo Versace is a luxury hotel owned by the Versace Group, the first Versace hotel in the world, and is situated on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, with a 1. ... Glitz and palm trees Gold Coast is a city located in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia. ... Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 1949) is the Ruler of Dubai and the Prime Minister and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates. ...

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Sheikh Zayed Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic:الشيخ زايد بن سلطان أل نهيان)‎, (1918 — 2 November 2004), the principal architect of the seven United Arab Emirates, was the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the UAE for over 30 years (1971-2004). ... . ... Acting is the work off an actor, a person in theatre, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. ... Khalifa bin Zayed, president of the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan (Arabic: , born 1948) is the current president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... Holders of the post of Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. ... Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1912 - October 7, 1990) was the prime minister of Dubai from 1979 to 1990. ... Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1912 - October 7, 1990) was the prime minister of Dubai from 1979 to 1990. ... Holders of the post of Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. ... Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 1949) is the Ruler of Dubai and the Prime Minister and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates. ...

External link

• Official web page of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum