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Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid Al Maktoum
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Also Known As Sheikh Muhammad ibn Rāshid al-Maktūm
Born July 15, 1949 (age 75) • Dubai • United Arab Emirates
Title / Office prime minister (2006-), United Arab Emirates • vice president (2006-), United Arab Emirates • emir (2006-), Dubai

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Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid Al Maktoum
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai: Burj al-ʿArab hotel
Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building
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