HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

As Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council, and UAEs Minister of Defence, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum leads Dubais strategic growth. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he actively drives initiatives in technology, economic development, and social welfare, particularly through his role as Chairman of the Dubai Future Foundation.

He is an accomplished equestrian and a published poet under the pen name Fazza, which means "the one who helps. " His personal interests are diverse and adventurous, including skydiving, scuba diving, photography, and a documented appreciation for animals and nature. He frequently shares these passions with over 17 million followers on Instagram.

He founded the Hamdan International Photography Award in 2011 to cultivate artistic and photographic talent.