Emirates 24/7, Thursday, September 17, 2015

Mohammed at DHA workshop sessions

Mohammed launches his children’s book

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has attended part of the sessions of the first creative lab workshops launched by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as part of its strategy to develop the healthcare system in the city.

During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed, who was accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, was briefed on the smart initiatives launched by DHA over the last two years.

Mohammed launches his children’s book

During his visit to the School of Research Science in Dubai to launch the ‘Arab Reading Challenge’, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, surprised the assembled students when he launched his children’s book ‘Two Heroic Leaders’.

The book tells the story of Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and their dream to build a beautiful country where children live in peace. ‘Arab Reading Challenge’ is Sheikh Mohammed’s latest initiative aimed at encouraging Arab children to read 50 million books during their academic year.

Addressing the children, Sheikh Mohammed introduced his book in a simple and interesting way. He told them about the two heroes and their big dream to build a country. He also spoke about how hard work and dedication eventually pays off.

At the end of the story, Sheikh Mohammed told the children that the two heroes’ wish is that the children will protect this country and pursue their dreams, as dreams are the start of any achievement.