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'{{short description|Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates}} {{Family name hatnote|lang=Arabic|Al Maktoum}} {{Infobox officeholder | honorific_prefix = [[His Highness]] [[Sheikh]] | native_name = {{nobold|مكتوم بن محمد آل مكتوم}} | office = [[Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates]] | term_start = 25 September 2021 | term_end = | predecessor = [[Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan|Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] &<br/>[[Sultan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan]] | alongside = [[Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] and [[Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] | president = [[Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] <br />[[Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] | primeminister = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] | office1 = [[Ministry of Finance (United Arab Emirates)|Minister of Finance]] | term_start1 = 25 September 2021 | term_end1 = | president1 = [[Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] <br />[[Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] | primeminister1 = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] | predecessor1 = [[Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] | successor1 = | office2 = Deputy Ruler of Dubai | term_start2 = 1 February 2008 | term_end2 = | alongside2 = [[Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] (2008–2021) and [[Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum]] (2023–present) | predecessor2 = [[Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum]] | monarch2 = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] | office3 = Chairman of the Court of HH Ruler of Dubai | predecessor3 = ''Office established'' | monarch3 = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] | term_start3 = 15 May 2021 | term_end3 = | image = Sheikh Maktoum.jpg | caption = Sheikh Maktoum in 2012 | relatives = [[House of Al-Falasi|Al Falasi]] | birth_name = Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|11|24|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] | spouse = {{marriage|Maryam bint Butti bin Maktoum Al Maktoum|15 May 2019}} | children = Hind bint Maktoum Al Maktoum <br> Latifa bint Maktoum Al Maktoum <br> Shaikha bint Maktoum Al Maktoum | father = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] | mother = [[Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum]] | native_name_lang = ar }} {{Dubai Princely Family}} [[Sheikh]] '''Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum''' ({{lang-ar|مكتوم بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم}}; born 24 November 1983) is an Emirati royal and politician who serves as [[Ministry of Finance (United Arab Emirates)|minister of finance]] of the [[United Arab Emirates]], deputy ruler of [[Emirate of Dubai|Dubai]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Basit |first=Abdul |title=Best performing firms honoured |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/business/2010/November/business_November4.xml&section=business&col= |access-date=23 November 2010 |newspaper=[[Khaleej Times]] |date=1 November 2010}}</ref> and chairman of [[Dubai Media Incorporated]]. He was named as deputy ruler in February 2008 when his elder brother [[Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum|Hamdan]] was made crown prince.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-a-timeline-of-achievements-1.61209410 |title=Sheikh Mohammed: A timeline of achievements |date=2019-01-05 |work=[[Gulf News]] |access-date=2021-04-16 |language=en}}</ref> He served as deputy ruler alongside his uncle Sheikh [[Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] until the latter's death in March 2021. Since then until 2023, he was the sole deputy ruler under his father [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]]'s reign.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-emirates-politics-minister-idUSKBN2BG0NT |title=Dubai deputy ruler Sheikh Hamdan, prominent horse racing figure, dies |date=2021-03-24 |work=[[Reuters]] |access-date=2021-04-14 |language=en}}</ref> In April 2023, his younger brother Sheikh [[Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum]] was also named deputy ruler.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=2023-04-28 |title=Dubai ruler appoints new second deputy - Dubai Media office |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/dubai-ruler-appoints-first-second-deputies-dubai-media-office-2023-04-28/ |access-date=2023-05-10}}</ref> In September 2021, he was appointed deputy prime minister and finance minister of the UAE.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-sheikh-maktoum-is-new-minister-of-finance-and-deputy-prime-minister |title=UAE: Sheikh Maktoum is new Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister |date=2021-09-26 |work=[[Khaleej Times]] |access-date=2022-01-16 |language=en}}</ref> Maktoum is also the chairman of Dubai Knowledge Park,<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K-N7zOHsQHUC&dq=%22maktoum+bin+mohammed%22&pg=PA25 |title=Best of Dubai Vol 1. |date= |publisher=Global Village Productions Ltd |isbn=978-1-904566-71-7 |language=en}}</ref> formerly known as [[Dubai International Academic City|Dubai Knowledge Village]], inaugurated in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Company Formation in Dubai Knowledge Park |url=https://kpi.co/company-formation-in-dubai-knowledge-park/ |access-date=2022-01-27 |website=kpi.co}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://wam.ae/en/details/1395226323981 |title=Dh300 million-Knowledge Village {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|innaugurated}} in Dubai |date=2003-10-19 |work=[[Emirates News Agency]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> ==Early life and education== Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born on 24 November 1983 in Dubai.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}} He is the third son of Dubai's ruler, Sheikh [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] with his wife Sheikha [[Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum]]. While he is his mother's third son, he is his father's tenth child and fourth son. He completed his high school at [[Rashid School For Boys|Rashid School for Boys]], Dubai, and graduated from the [[American University in Dubai]] with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2005.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}} He attended numerous training courses in the [[Dubai School of Government]], as well as [[Harvard University]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum named Dubai Deputy Ruler |url=http://www.uaeinteract.com/docs/Sheikh_Maktoum_bin_Mohammed_bin_Rashid_Al_Maktoum_named_Dubai_Deputy_Ruler/28433.htm |access-date=4 June 2013 |newspaper=[[Khaleej Times]] |date=2 February 2008}}</ref> ==Career== Sheikh Maktoum chairs the Board of Directors of [[Dubai Media Incorporated]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.emirates247.com/news/government/maktoum-bin-mohammed-honors-winners-of-arab-journalism-award-2017-05-03-1.652336 |title=Maktoum bin Mohammed honors winners of Arab Journalism Award |date=2017-05-03 |work=[[Emirates 24/7]] |access-date=2021-04-14 |language=en}}</ref> and serves as the Chairman of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority (TECOM Investments). Sheikh Maktoum has accompanied the President of the [[United Arab Emirates]], Sheikh [[Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan]], to numerous conferences, summits and official visits. He has also accompanied Sheikh Mohammed to several Gulf, Arab and international political and economic conferences.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://dpc.org.ae/en/media-centre/News/Mohammed-bin-Rashid-attends-Riband-ceremony |title=Mohammed bin Rashid attends official ceremony to hand over title of 'Capital of Arab Media for 2020' to Dubai |date=2020-01-15 |work=[[Dubai Press Club]] |access-date=2021-04-14 |language=en}}</ref> He is the president and chairman of the higher board of governors of the [[Dubai International Financial Centre]].<ref name="GDMM"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.difc.ae/about/difc-boards/ |title=DIFC Boards |date= |work=[[Dubai International Financial Centre]] |access-date=2021-03-05 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.meed.com/sheikh-maktoum-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum/ |title=Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum is chairman, DIFC |date=2012-03-19|work=[[MEED]] |access-date=2021-03-05 |language=en}}</ref> == Appointments == In 2017, he was appointed as Chairman of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.constructionweekonline.com/tags/his-highness-sheikh-maktoum-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum |title=His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |date=2017-07-04 |work=Construction Week |access-date=2022-03-29 |language=en}}</ref> In May 2018, he was sworn in as President of the Financial Audit Authority (FAA).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/maktoum-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-sworn-in-as-president-of-dubai-financial-audit-authority-2018-05-27-1.669699 |title=Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid sworn in as President of Dubai Financial Audit Authority |date=2018-05-27 |work=[[Emirates 24/7]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> On 15 May 2021, he was appointed as Chairman of the Ruler's Court.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-05-15 |title=Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum appointed Chairman of the Ruler's Court |language=en |work=[[Khaleej Times]] |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/dubai-sheikh-maktoum-appointed-chairman-of-the-rulers-court |access-date=2021-05-19}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2021-05-15 |title=Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed appointed 'Chairman of the Court of His Highness Ruler of Dubai' |language=en |work=[[Gulf News]] |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-maktoum-bin-mohammed-appointed-chairman-of-the-court-of-his-highness-ruler-of-dubai-1.1621074470829 |access-date=2021-05-19}}</ref><ref name="GDMM">{{Cite news |date=2021-05-15 |title=Mohammed bin Rashid appoints Maktoum bin Mohammed as Chairman of Dubai Ruler's Court |language=en |work=[[Government of Dubai Media Office]] |url=https://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2021/May/15-05/HH |access-date=2021-05-19}}</ref> In 2021, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-law-issued-to-set-up-dubai-council-to-develop-future-development-agenda-1.84327825 |title=New law issued to set up Dubai Council to develop future development agenda |date=2021-12-11 |work=[[Gulf News]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> assigned Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to supervise the financial markets and stock exchanges in Dubai.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.zawya.com/en/markets/maktoum-bin-mohammed-announces-new-board-of-directors-for-dfm-tigzdu2a |title=Maktoum bin Mohammed announces new board of directors for DFM |date=2021-11-03 |work=zawya.com |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2021/10/31/sheikh-mohammed-assigns-maktoum-bin-mohammed-to-oversee-development-of-securities-exchanges-in-dubai |title=Mohammed assigns Maktoum Bin Mohammed to oversee development of securities exchanges in Dubai |date=2021-10-31 |work=[[Gulf Today]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="zawya.com">{{Cite news |url=https://www.zawya.com/en/legal/maktoum-bin-mohammed-to-oversee-development-of-securities-exchanges-in-dubai-lpga69or |title=Maktoum bin Mohammed to oversee development of securities exchanges in Dubai |date=2021-10-31 |work=zawya.com |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> In November 2021, Maktoum bin Mohammed listed Dubai's road toll system Salik on the [[Dubai Financial Market]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Godinho |first=Varun |date=2021-11-14 |title=Plans unveiled to list Salik road toll system on Dubai Financial Market |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/plans-unveiled-to-list-salik-road-toll-system-on-dubai-financial-market/ |access-date=2022-01-27 |website=[[Gulf Business]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In May 2021, he was appointed as Chairman of the Court of the [[Ruler of Dubai]].<ref name=":0" /> He was appointed Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA) in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.emirates247.com/news/government/dubai-gets-creative-clusters-authority-2015-06-15-1.593886 |title=Dubai gets Creative Clusters Authority |date=2015-06-15 |work=[[Emirates 24/7]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> The DCAA is also known as Dubai Culture and is tasked with managing the heritage of Dubai.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-golden-jubilee-spotlight-on-culture-and-heritage-1.1638422776362 |title=UAE Golden Jubilee: Spotlight on culture and heritage |date=2021-12-02 |work=[[Gulf News]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> == Decisions as Minister of Finance == In November 2021, Maktoum formed the Dubai Markets Supervisory Committee, which he chairs, to develop strategy and policy for the Dubai Financial Market.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.sharjah24.ae/en/articles/2021/11/01/Maktoum-bin-Mohammed-announces-listing-of-10-companies-on-DFM |title=Maktoum bin Mohammed announces listing of 10 companies on DFM |date=2021-11-01 |work=sharjah24.ae |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> Also in November 2021, he launched the Future District Fund, worth AED 1 billion, to invest in technology start-ups and incentivizing technology companies to list in the Dubai Financial Market.<ref name="zawya.com"/> The Fund's set target was to establish 1,000 companies within five years of its setup. Maktoum appointed Sharif El-Badawi as CEO of the Future District Fund.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.wamda.com/2021/11/dubai-launches-dh1-billion-future-district-fund |title=Dubai launches Dh1 billion Future District Fund |date=2021-11-16 |work=Wamda |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> In October 2021, Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, along with his father and three brothers, launched the Hatta Master Development Plan to develop the Hatta region as a business and tourism hub.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-24 |title=Sheikh Mohammed visits Hatta with 4 of his sons, unveils big plan for the region |url=https://emirateswoman.com/sheikh-mohammed-visits-hatta-4-sons-unveils-big-plan-region/ |access-date=2022-01-27 |website=Emirates Woman |language=en}}</ref> ==Personal life== On 15 May 2019, he married Maryam bint Butti bin Maktoum Al Maktoum,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/maktoum-bin-mohammad-following-in-his-fathers-footsteps-1.64365477 |title=Maktoum Bin Mohammad: Following in his father's footsteps |date=2019-06-05 |work=[[Gulf News]] |access-date=2021-04-16 |language=en}}</ref> on the same day that his brothers [[Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum|Hamdan]] and [[Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum|Ahmed]] also married.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://en.vogue.me/culture/sheikh-mohammed-children-married/ |title=The Sons of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum are Married! Here's Everything You Need to Know |date=2019-05-16 |work=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] |access-date=2021-03-03 |language=en}}</ref> On 6 June 2019, he and his brothers celebrated the royal wedding together at the [[Dubai World Trade Center]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://en.vogue.me/culture/al-maktoum-wedding-reception-date-revealed/ |title=HH Sheikh Hamdan and His Brothers' Wedding Reception Date Has Been Revealed and It's Closer Than You Think |date=2019-05-27 |work=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] |access-date=2021-03-03 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/sheikh-mohammed-rulers-of-emirates-arrive-at-royal-wedding |title=Blog: An inside look at Al Maktoum royal wedding |date=2019-06-06 |work=[[Khaleej Times]] |access-date=2021-03-03 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/uae-leaders-arrive-dubai-world-trade-centre-royal-wedding/ |title=Video, pictures: UAE celebrates royal wedding reception in Dubai |date=2019-06-06 |work=[[Gulf Business]] |access-date=2021-03-03 |language=en}}</ref> Together with his wife, he has three daughters: *Hind bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 24 November 2020).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-celebrates-hamdan-maktoum-ahmad-weddings-1.64367858 |title=UAE celebrates Hamdan, Maktoum, Ahmad weddings |date=2019-06-05 |work=[[Gulf News]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> *Latifa bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 11 January 2022).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-crown-prince-sheikh-hamdan-congratulates-brother-sheikh-maktoum-on-birth-of-baby-girl-1.84897192 |title=Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan congratulates brother Sheikh Maktoum on birth of baby girl |date=2022-01-11 |work=[[Gulf News]] |access-date=2022-03-28 |language=en}}</ref> *Shaikha bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 25 January 2023).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-sheikh-maktoum-blessed-with-another-baby-girl-royal-siblings-take-to-social-media-to-wish-hi |title=Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum blessed with baby girl; royal siblings take to social media to wish him|date=2023-01-26 |work=[[Khaleej Times]] |access-date=2023-01-26 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/royal-watch/sheikh-maktoum-welcomes-his-third-daughter |title=Sheikh Maktoum Welcomes His Third Daughter |date=2023-01-26 |work=[[Harper's Bazaar]] |access-date=2023-01-26 |language=en}}</ref> == Award == The Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge ICT Awards recognize outstanding academic achievements among students in the UAE based on Cambridge [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]], [[A-Level|AS Level and A Level]] examinations. The awards also honor inspirational teachers.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.albawaba.com/news/gems-students-and-teachers-excel-sheikh-maktoum-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-cambridge-aw |title=GEMS Students and Teachers Excel in Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Awards |date=2010-04-19 |work=[[Al Bawaba]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/student-toppers-in-uae-honoured-with-top-awards |title=Student toppers in UAE honoured with top awards |date=2005-03-09 |work=[[Khaleej Times]] |access-date=2023-01-31 |language=en}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{Commons category-inline}} *Official Website of [https://www.maktoum.ae/en Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum] {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum}}{{portalbar|Biography|United Arab Emirates}} [[Category:1983 births]] [[Category:Maktoum family]] [[Category:Emirati princes]] [[Category:American University in Dubai alumni]] [[Category:Deputy Prime Ministers of the United Arab Emirates]] [[Category:Finance ministers of the United Arab Emirates]] [[Category:Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government alumni]] [[Category:People from Dubai]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Sons of monarchs]]'