A collection of five stories written by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and based on his early life experiences, have been published.
The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with Al Hudhud Publishing and Distribution, has launched My Little World.
Blending storytelling with keen observations about human relationships, learning and the desert, Sheikh Mohammed recounts incidents and interactions in his early life that played a major role in shaping his outlook and values, state news agency WAM reported.
In the richly anecdotal stories, the Dubai ruler shares the life-changing lessons he learned from various past events.
In his preface to the collection, Sheikh Mohammed talks about his youthful eagerness to learn new skills and his indefatigable spirit of adventure, which helped him dream big.
The stories aim to convey to young readers that “great dreams have no limit”, WAM added.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, director general of the GDMO, said: “Through My Little World, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum outlines the valuable life lessons he learned while growing up and the influences that shaped his character. The stories in the collection show His Highness’s profound outlook on life, love of nature as well as his humanity and strong values.
“Sheikh Mohammed’s accounts of his various adventures give us precious glimpses into the upbringing and formative years of one of the most visionary leaders of our nation.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai
Written for children aged between 6-9, the collection of stories is designed to be compatible for use in the local education system, Al Marri added.
The stories in the collection include Camping with Scorpions, in which he speaks about his interactions with his mentor Humaid who taught him to hunt, train and treat injured falcons.
Another story, My First Horse, underlines the value of dedication and hard work and narrates how Sheikh Mohammed trained his first horse Sauda Umm Halag while it was recovering from an injury.
In a special tribute to his mother, Sheikh Mohammed also shares a story of how he took a lone baby gazelle he found in the desert to safety. He recalls wondering at the time whether anyone would care for it as much as its mother.
Published by Al Hudhud in both Arabic and English, the collection features illustrations by Emirati illustrator Abdullah Muhammad Al Sharhan, founder and president of Ajyal Media.
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