Those who neglect the new will remain at the back of the line; those who wait for luck to make things happen will be disappointed.

Unlike others, we are not content to settle for what was accomplished in the past, because life doesn't stop and it doesn't care about those who stop because they are content with what they have achieved.

We are very realistic, despite our big dreams, and we work hard to be the best, relying on God and our citizens.

We have succeeded because we have always believed that tomorrow is a new day, that yesterday's achievements are in the past and that history will record what we achieve in the future, not what we have achieved in the past.

The present and future generations of our country are the top priority of all development plans. There are several elements of creativity.

It is important to cultivate these elements and even more important to put them into practice. This creates distinctive leadership.

We have to make history and approach the future with steady steps, not wait for the future to come to us.

Quality is not merely end. It has become a way of life.

A mother remains a mother, in her sensitivity, emotions and love for her children, regardless of conditions, environment and age.

Toil and production are two distinguishing characteristics of a creative man.

A mother is a man’s first school, in which he learns morals, ethics and manners. She follows her child through all the stages of his life.

Stagnation means regression, therefore you should strive to develop. If you cannot, you should give up your place to others.

If the cart is politics and the horse is the economy then we have to put the horse before the cart and not the other way around.

The best measure of a government's success is the satisfaction of those who deal with it. A job in the government is not just a way of making a living; it is a means of contributing to your country.

We want to get rid of the idea that you can either work, make mistakes and be punished or not work, make no mistakes and therefore not be punished.

The word 'impossible' is not in leaders' dictionaries. No matter how big the challenges, strong faith, determination and resolve will overcome them.

To hold others responsible for failure is a way of escaping one's own responsibility. Responsibility is a heavy burden and a great honour at the same time. Whoever shoulders responsibility must be worthy of it.

The first duty of an official is to make his people happy and provide them with security, stability, welfare and progress.

We believe that the role of the government should be restricted to legislation and regulation, in addition to the continuous development of the infrastructure - thus making the private sector the engine of the development process.

We live in a world where the boundaries between countries no longer exist and where there is no substitute for confident nations that are determined to take a leading role, to continue to make progress and to participate in world affairs.

There is no quicker path to comprehensive development than cooperation in the fields of IT and communication.

The greatest influence was my father, from him I learnt to be patient and to deliberate before passing judgment.

True joy is that which comes from progress and success.

I want everyone in this country to benefit and to be of benefit at the same time. For a dialogue to be fruitful, there must be mutual respect for each other’s humanity, culture and rights. A dialogue is not true if it does not lead to an understanding of one another.

No one can do away with pre-conceived notions and mistaken beliefs, but we can prevent them from nesting in people’s minds.

Waiting has never been our choice in the past, nor is it in the present. We are always striving, anticipating the future and preparing for it.

When a man knows the way to the future, he should take the reins and advance, for this is our duty towards our people and our nation.

Neither technology nor money can bring prosperity, only man can.

The successful team is the one that makes 1 plus 1 equal 11.

People naturally like comfort and relaxation, but it is more satisfying to work hard and enjoy your achievements.

We all have great potential and, if given the right opportunity, we can use it in the best way. Allah has blessed us with mental ability of which we use only a small percentage. We should search for the power within ourselves.

We must face the future and unite with it.

We have to face facts; advanced industrialised countries must accept the majority of responsibility for cleaning up the environment because their plants are emitting most of the pollutants. They are not doing enough some developed countries do not want to take responsibility under the pretext that it would undermine the progress of their economy, and affect the welfare of their society. This is both unfair and selfish.

We accept criticism because it leads us to the right path. All humans err. A successful man, in my opinion, may err twice, but he will succeed eight times.

Unless I am one hundred percent sure about an idea, I will not implement it. Once I am convinced, I do not hesitate, even if others are sceptical of its chances of success.

I don’t like those who agree with me on everything. He who always compliments you does not respect you, but he who comes to you with advice and tells you, That’s wrong, loves and respects you, or why would he do it If someone criticizes me, I respect them, because it means they care about me and about my country.

Every man should have a vision and objectives and set himself a certain time in which to achieve them.

I say that freedom is a gift of trust and responsibility.

During the 20th century, we have seen the world divided, at one time, between advanced countries and developing countries, and, at another time, between the rich countries of the North and the poor countries of the South. It appears that the 21st century divide will be between communities with access to information and those without.

It does not matter what your title is, it's about what you do. One should not look at titles, but rather at achievements.

The biggest and most memorable event is that which has not yet occurred.

Everything in this life is beautiful. We as humans miss that sometimes.

Honesty is the road to success. He who lies only believes himself.

Ideas and facts communicated well become information and knowledge. And knowledge, as we all know, is power.

I believe that if the vision is clear then objectives can be achieved easily.

To dream of the future is one of the most beautiful things in life. We are not content only to dream, we also work hard, because our ambitions are great and so are our dreams.

Horse riding is more than merely sitting on a horse's back. It is nobility and chivalry.

I don't punish those who work and make mistakes, quite the opposite, I support them and encourage them to be more creative, even if they make more mistakes.

The path of excellence and distinction does not stop at a certain stage - on the contrary, we consider any success we achieve as an additional incentive to achieve greater success.

The most successful leader is the one most capable of motivating his people, encouraging them to strive harder and be more creative, to distinguish themselves.

A leader does not necessarily need to be the most intelligent member of his group rather he is the one with the clearest and most far-reaching vision.

A leader must set out a clear vision, which he must trust absolutely. If he loses that trust, he will begin to hesitate and falter. We don’t get into our cars and set out onto the road without knowing our destination We have to know where we really want to go.

Truly, the most powerful thing in the world is the right decision, made at the right time.

A leader does not seek praise or acknowledgement as a leader, he knows himself. A leader guides people on and does not retreat.

It is vitally important that people be loyal to their leaders, but it is even more important that a leader be loyal to his people. A leader and his people share a bond of faith in each other, which, if broken, is extremely difficult to fix.

The 6th of August is a great day in the history of our people. On this day all our dreams were realised: freedom, progress and openness. We passed from darkness into light, from ignorance into knowledge. Sheikh Zayed became Ruler of Abu Dhabi on August 6, 1966

Dubai's varied economic activities depend on a policy to decrease dependence on oil as the sole source of income. We promote the development of the trade sector, agricultural reform, national industry and national and international investment.

Before evaluating the future, we have to take a quick look at the past, for it is the foundation of tomorrow.

His Highness Sheikh Zayed started his project alone by installing an awareness in the people of the Emirates of the joint destiny of their small homeland and their larger home extending from the ocean to the Gulf.

A nation cannot have a civilised heritage unless it is blessed by Allah with loyal and honest leaders, who can steer the ship of history and civilisation to safe shores, with optimism whether the days are sunny or rainy.

Military service embodies honour, dignity and manhood. A man’s dignity springs from the dignity of his homeland. Always be with Allah, the Almighty, for He says in the Holy Qur’an, ‘Knowest thou not that to Allah belong the dominion of the heavens and the earth? And that besides Him you have neither patron nor helper.

Our principles are based on not interfering in the affairs of others, support for world peace and giving aid to poorer nations, so that peace and prosperity will prevail.

Teamwork is required to achieve the ambitions of the Gulf nations and to provide prosperity and stability so that they can devote their time and effort to social and economic development and to avoiding the spectre of war, which always results in the destruction of humanity.

We in the GCC have always looked forward to seeing the Gulf as an oasis of peace and security, as we regard stability and security as the axis of our national and foreign polices, individually and jointly, regionally and internationally The GCC works to ensure peace, stability and security throughout the region.

The leaders of the GCC have planned the way to sail the ship of their countries to safer shores, showing great confidence and a determination to overcome any obstacles which may impede their voyage the fierce waves of change will not capsize their ship so long as its captain sails with a strong will and true direction.

Any country which isolates itself will never learn or benefit, and this applies to individuals as well. We have learnt a lot. However, knowledge alone is not enough We have a vision, which we exert all efforts to realise, of Dubai as a major trade centre for the East and the West and we believe that Dubai is well qualified to play this great role.

A homeland is a father, a mother, a sister, a brother, a son and a daughter. It is honour, dignity and glory; it is life. Therefore, homeland is a sacred word, never forgotten, and without equal in the dictionary of our lives.

We believe that our youth are the backbone of the nation and the foundation on which to develop this noble civilisation, unaffected by the wind of change, no matter how hard it blows.

Our unity did not benefit only a certain category of people or a particular area, nor was it restricted to a certain aspect of life. Its benefits reached all people, wherever they were, whether urban, rural or bedu, and affected all aspects of life.

No-one can deny the achievements of our country and its citizens under the umbrella of its union. Our achievements at national, pan-arab and international levels have surpassed all expectations.

Our country’s foreign policy focuses on providing aid to the oppressed, who are denied their rights. It supports human rights and promotes peace and justice in all parts of the globe, endorsing the principle of providing security and food to all people.

Our country occupies a prestigious position in the international arena. It enjoys good relations with all countries on the basis of mutual respect and our policy of not interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. We believe in the importance of perpetuating peace and security in the world and spreading peace and love amongst all nations.

The development of man is the foundation on which a nation is built. This building cannot be considered complete without first developing the citizens, who are regarded as human wealth, constantly giving.

It took Europe hundreds of years to arrive at some kind of unity, and it is still not as they wanted. We in the GCC achieved it in 5 years That does not mean we have to stop there, we need to exert further efforts to achieve more for our one people.