Net worth $12 billion Mu?ammad bin R?shid al Makt?m born 15 July 1949 is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates(UAE), and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives is a charitable foundation which consolidates the work of some 33 charitable foundations, entities and initiatives which together implement more than 1,400 development programs, contributing to the support of more than 130 million people in 116 countries in collaboration with over 280 strategic partners, including governmental institutions, private sector companies, as well as regional and international organizations. Sheikh Mohammed has made a number of charitable donations to Palestinian causes in its struggle against Israel. Having called for US restraint in Afghanistan both in public and in meetings with US officials, Sheikh Mohammed moved to donate $2m for temporary housing for those displaced by the US bombing campaign of 2001/2002.

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives was launched with the aim of making the best use of intergrated resources, and focusing on clear, well-defined developmental goals, towards which all affiliated institutions working under its umbrella shall operate. This foundation pays special attention to the challenges that face the Arab nation. 23 million people to be treated and protected from blindness and eye diseases. 2 million household supported and enabled in 40 countries. 10 million children benefited from education initiatives. 1 billion investment to create integrated enviroment for creators and innovators.