When was Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum born?

Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was born on 14 November 1982 in Dubai.

What positions has Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum held?

Positions held by Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum include: Minister of Defence (since 14 July 2024); Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (since 14 July 2024); Crown Prince of Dubai (since 1 February 2008).

Where did Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum study?

Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was educated at Rashid School For Boys, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Crown Prince of Dubai

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is an Emirati royal and politician who has been the Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008. He is the Minister of Defence of the UAE since 14 July 2024. He served as deputy ruler of Dubai from 2006 to 2008. He is popularly known as Fazza, the name under which he publishes his poetry, which means "the one who helps" in Arabic. As an equestrian, Maktoum is a multiple world champion at the World Equestrian Games, though has previously been temporarily banned for riding a doped horse.

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Born: 14 November 1982 wd
Place of birth: Dubai wd
Citizenship: United Arab Emirates wd
Occupation: poet, businessperson, merchant, jockey, politician, equestrian wd
Education: Rashid School For Boys, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, London School of Economics and Political Science wd
Official website: hamdan.ae/en-us wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Defence (since 14 July 2024 · BS 30 Asar 2081 onwards)
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (since 14 July 2024 · BS 30 Asar 2081 onwards)
Crown Prince of Dubai (since 1 February 2008)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (2008)

Questions

When was Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum born?: Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was born on 14 November 1982 in Dubai.
What positions has Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum held?: Positions held by Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum include: Minister of Defence (since 14 July 2024); Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (since 14 July 2024); Crown Prince of Dubai (since 1 February 2008).
Where did Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum study?: Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was educated at Rashid School For Boys, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, London School of Economics and Political Science.

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