H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails UAE's historic journey on 52nd Union Day

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has expressed pride at the UAE's incredible growth over the past 52 years in a special post on his social media channels.

As the country embarks on a "new year", the Dubai ruler proudly looked back at how the country has grown leaps and bounds, giving its people an incredible place to live in, with more glory for the future generations. 

Sheikh Mohammed also hailed the contributions of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, and expressed confidence that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will lead the country to higher achievements.

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