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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 emir (2006-), Dubai • vice president (2006-), United Arab Emirates • prime minister (2006-), United Arab Emirates

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Dubai: Burj al-ʿArab hotel
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