Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Under his leadership, Dubai became a global city. A number of government-owned enterprises have been launched, including the Emirates airline, DP World and the Jumeirah Group.

Mohammed oversaw the development of Palm Islands, the establishment of Burj Al Arab hotel and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world since 2010.

Mohammed is the absolute ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE, a position appointed by the president.

Mohammed is an equestrian and is the founder of the Maktoum family-owned Godolphin stable and the owner of Darley, a thoroughbred breeding operation in six countries. In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160 km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship. He has been found guilty of coercive and abusive behaviour towards his wife and children and was subject to controversy for the claimed kidnapping and imprisonment of one of his daughters.