Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was born on 15 July 1949. He has been involved in government administration since his early thirties, as a crown prince. What kind of a man is the ruler of this vitally important Dubai? This little book presents the background to the development of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's character, personality and abilities, as seen by a sympathetic Arab observer. Sheikh Mohammed is great in the fullest sense of the term. He is great in the depth of his faith, his work, his clear diction and irrefutable argument. He is great in his leadership, and he as a clear understanding of the subtle difference between the role of leadership and the personality of the leader. Moreover, he is great in his political thought and practical abilities which eclipsed many of those who boast of their theoretical ability.