VIDEO: ‘Dubai loves you too,’ says Sheikh Mohammed after meeting boy who wrote to him
- Last updated: April 26, 2026 | 21:57
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, gifted a copy of his book “Life Taught Me” (Allamtani Al Hayat) to a child named Roger Xie, who had sent him a heartfelt message saying he loves Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed told the child, “I read that you love Dubai three times, and Dubai loves you too.”
He added: “It is my pleasure to meet you and your family. He is a very smart boy, and he is brave because he wrote to me. I was very happy when I received his letter.”
Sheikh Mohammed affirmed, “You, your family, and your friends will always be safe in Dubai and the UAE.”
The child said, “Thank you for keeping everyone safe in the UAE.”
His Highness replied, “You will always be safe here.”
The child added, “The UAE is my country.”
His Highness said, “These are some of the lessons I have learned in my life, included in this book.”
He continued, “On this occasion of meeting you, I will give you the UAE flag.”
He concluded, “Wishing you all the best, and always remember that I will be your friend.”