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Deputy Ruler Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the current Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the Minister of Finance and Industry of the United Arab Emirates. He is the third son of the late Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Sheikh Hamdan is also the Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, which is responsible for the day-to-day running of the emirate. He is also the Chairman of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, which is one of the largest investment companies in the Middle East. Sheikh Hamdan is a prominent philanthropist and is involved in a wide variety of charitable activities. He is also a keen sportsman, and is a member of the International Olympic Committee.