[6] He continued his studies in the United Kingdom, where he graduated from Sandhurst in 2001;[7] he later attended the London School of Economics.

[8][9] In his interview with Vision he described how Sandhurst taught him the importance of self-discipline, commitment, virtue, responsibility, endurance, understanding, teamwork, friendship and the benefits of hard work.

[14] He went to the top floor of the Burj Khalifa to wave the UAE flag a few days after the World Expo 2020 win.

[18] He was also appointed as Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates on 14 July 2024, succeeding his father Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who held this designation since the formation of the UAE in 1971.

[23] In 2013, evidence shared from The Daily Telegraph showed Sheikh Hamdan was riding a horse under a false name during the 2012 World Championships at Euston Park.

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