Hamdan bin Mohammed visits ‘Dubai Dates’ exhibition, approving AED1 million grant for participants Abdullah bin Dalmook: His Highness’s generous support represents the continuation of a legacy of leadership committed to strengthening national identity and cultural heritage His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited the ‘Dubai Dates’ exhibition organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center. During the visit, His Highness toured several pavilions and issued directives sanctioning a grant of AED1 million for exhibition participants in recognition of their efforts to preserve and promote the UAE’s rich cultural heritage. His Highness was accompanied during the tour by His Excellency Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, CEO of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, and departmental directors from the Center. His Highness was updated on key facets of the festival, including various sections dedicated to promoting date palms and their cultural and social significance. His Highness subsequently ordered the allocation of AED1 million as a grant to be distributed among the festival’s participants.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, today witnessed a series of displays that showcased the skills of the 22nd cohort of the National Service Programme for 2024-2025. The event was held at the Seih Hafeer training centre, in the presence of Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, several senior officers of the Ministry of Defence, and families of the recruits. His Highness praised the recruits’ discipline and readiness, noting that the military skills they have acquired prepare them to defend the nation with loyalty and dedication. He also commended the efforts of the National Service Programme’s leadership in advancing the UAE’s vision through high-level training and qualification. “The physical and tactical readiness demonstrated by the National Service Programme recruits today reflects the support and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. This exceptional performance embodies the vision of our wise leadership to equip individuals with the capabilities needed to safeguard the nation’s achievements, protect its security, and contribute to its continued prosperity,” His Highness said. “Preparing national ...

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 93 of 2025 promoting His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, to the rank of General. The Decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be effective from the date of issuance.