Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 17July 19 Happy birthday to Sheikh Mohammed, who built Dubai

I write in reference to your article Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid turns 70: A look back at his life (July 16). This article was an interesting read, offering fascinating details about the early life of the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. It is interesting to think that had Sheikh Mohammed pursued a career in business, rather than politics, Dubai would have been deprived of a world-class leader. What would the city look like now I wonder, had Sheikh Mohammed not left his mark on it?

Over the years, Dubai has been transformed into the glittering global metropolis it is today, with its futuristic infrastructure and diverse population, because of Sheikh Mohammed’s vision, long-term thinking and international relationships. I have seen with my own eyes the growth of Dubai over the past 16 years. I would like to wish Sheikh Mohammed a happy birthday and a peaceful and healthy life. May he continue to be focused on putting Dubai on the global map.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru