Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently celebrated 50 years of service to the UAE.

He is one of the most inspiring leaders in the world

With his perseverance, grit and incredible vision, Dubai has become one of the best cities to live in

Naturally, with such an amazing achievement, congratulations and heartfelt messages started pouring in for our leader

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan took to Twitter to share a beautiful message for the Ruler of Dubai

مع “عام زايد” يُكْمِلُ أخي ورفيق دربي ومعلمي محمد بن راشد 50 عاماً في خدمة الوطن.. تحية شكر وتقدير و إعتزاز نوجهها معكم لقائد ملهم نذر نفسه وكرس جهده وأبدع في خدمة وطنه.. حفظك الله يا بو راشد لتواصل مع ابناء شعبك مسيرتك الحافلة بالعطاء والتنمية والنجاح.
50#_عاما_للوطن pic.twitter.com/CynJufVgJf

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 29, 2018

It said: “In line with the Year of Zayed, my brother and mentor and partner, Mohammed bin Rashid, completes 50 years of serving the nation.

“A big thank you, and all our gratitude and appreciation go to him, as an inspirational leader who devoted all his efforts in serving his country. God keep you safe to continue your giving and successful journey.”

And now tributes for HH Sheikh Mohammed have also reached New York

Times square paid homage to him with his picture on its building

.@NasdaqDubai takes #UAE‘s ’50 Years of Achievements’ celebrations to Times Square, with a picture of @HHShkMohd on its building in New York . pic.twitter.com/qw1xMDUG1F

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 4, 2019

This is brilliant!