Saturday, July 25, 2020

The Sheikh CEO- The Rise of Dubai Inc



The book, "The Sheikh CEO: Lessons in Leadership from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum", is written by Dr. Yasar Jarrar. The first chapter is entitled, The Rise of Dubai INC.  This is a brief summary of Chapter One:

The Dubai Model
-Dubai has established itself firmly as a bridge between East and West.

"They say that luck smiled on Dubai; I say that when they want to undermine and devalue your efforts, they attribute your success to luck." - HH Sheikh Mohammed

The Al Maktoum Tradition
-Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum began his rule of Dubai in 1912, and established himself as a wise and inclusive leader, regularly holding majlis' in his home, with people from the community.

"The greatest influence was my father.  From him I learned to be patient and to deliberate before passing judgement." -HH Sheikh Mohammed

Dubai Was Founded On Three 'T's
"...when Sheikh Mohammed asked him about the true leaders of the world, his father said that today's leaders are the silent giants who run- and own- the economy."  -HH Sheikh Mohammed

Fortune is a Selective Disadvantage
"The diversification of resources is a legacy passed down through my family. It is the guarantee that the lessons of our arduous journey over the past 185 years haven't been taken for granted." - HH Sheikh Mohammed

Competition is Key for Success
-the 'open-skies' policy was key in making the Dubai International Airport, (DXB), an essential and key hub in international travel.

-the policy was a significant strategy to build the Emirates airline which sets the highest standard for flight travel and is world-renowned.

The Sheikh CEO: Lessons in Leadership from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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