{"id":98467,"date":"2025-07-17T19:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/?p=98467"},"modified":"2025-07-17T19:09:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:09:42","slug":"sheikh-mohammed-poem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/sheikh-mohammed-poem\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheikh Mohammed Dedicates A Heartfelt Poem For Sheikh Hamdan\u2019s First Year As UAE Defense Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>A tribute straight from the heart&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"398\">H.H Sheikh Mohammed just dropped a heartfelt poem for H.H Sheikh Hamdan and it\u2019s giving proud dad energy in the best way.<\/p>\n<p>To mark one year since Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed became the UAE\u2019s Minister of Defence, the Dubai Ruler shared a poetic tribute on his X account, praising his son\u2019s strength, loyalty, and leadership. The verses\u00a0were full of emotion, trust, and quiet pride. You could feel the bond.<\/p>\n<p>For instant updates<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\">\u00a0Follow Lovin on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\">\u0625\u0644\u0649 \u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646 \u0628\u0646 \u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0628\u0646 \u0631\u0627\u0634\u062f \u0622\u0644 \u0645\u0643\u062a\u0648\u0645 .. \u0623\u0647\u062f\u064a\u0643 \u0623\u0637\u064a\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u0627\u0646\u064a \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0645\u0627\u0646\u064a .. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oYmmAx0Zw5\">pic.twitter.com\/oYmmAx0Zw5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HHShkMohd\/status\/1945740437693620659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>One year in, and already shaping the future<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s been exactly a year since Sheikh Hamdan stepped into the role of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence on July 18, 2024. Backed by the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, his appointment wasn&#8217;t just a title, it was a sign of fresh leadership taking charge.<\/p>\n<p>A year later, Sheikh Hamdan has brought a fresh vision to the defence space. Pushing for modernisation, stronger regional ties, and future-ready strategies. His approach blends innovation and tradition, and his leadership is helping shape a new era for the UAE\u2019s defence forces.<\/p>\n<h2>And as Sheikh Mohammed\u2019s poem so beautifully captured, this is just the beginning<\/h2>\n<p>This wasn\u2019t just about hitting the one-year mark. It was about recognising the shift\u2014the younger generation stepping up, carrying legacy, and building what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Mohammed\u2019s poem says it all without saying too much. 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