Forty-four distinguished Emirati personalities are being honoured today by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as part of the 44th UAE National Day celebrations. They come from a variety of sectors including education, health, innovation and technology. They also include people from sports, arts and culture as well as government and military sectors. During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed will launch the ‘2014 UAE Pioneers’ book.

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