{
  "id": 6154065,
  "title": "Hamdan’s 20 years at Dubai executive council drove global success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/hamdans-20-years-at-dubai-executive-council-drove-global-success",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:03:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/hamdans-20-years-at-dubai-executive-council-drove-global-success-1.500666369"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 20th anniversary of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s tenure as Chairman of Dubai’s executive council has been marked as a significant milestone in the emirate’s growth trajectory, according to Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs. Al Marri highlighted two decades of steady progress, institutional enhancement and accomplishments that have reinforced Dubai’s standing as a leading global city. He praised Sheikh Hamdan, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, for guiding the executive council through a transformative period that has bolstered government effectiveness and hastened the implementation of strategic priorities. Al Marri emphasized that Sheikh Hamdan’s visionary approach, hands-on leadership and diligent oversight of government projects have bolstered coordination among state bodies, hastened project completion and translated plans into concrete outcomes. These endeavours have bolstered the efficiency of government services, elevated the quality of life and fortified Dubai’s competitiveness on the world stage. Al Marri commended Sheikh Hamdan for his commitment to nurturing local talent and championing a government model aimed at generating lasting impact. He extended his congratulations to Sheikh Hamdan on this landmark and expressed aspirations for continued success in steering the executive council towards additional triumphs, while also wishing for Dubai’s and the UAE’s ongoing advancement and prosperity.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The 20th anniversary of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s appointment as Chairman of the executive council of Dubai marks a major milestone in the emirate’s development journey, according to Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA Dubai). Al Marri said the occasion reflects two…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dubai Municipality launches 'Athar' exhibition to celebrate Emirati women's businesses, success stories",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/dubai-municipality-launches-athar-exhibition-to-celebrate-emirati",
        "published": "2026-09-07T14:46:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}