The Arab League has decorated Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, who is also Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, with the Arab League Shield for Pioneering in Developmental Work in recognition of his contributions to the human development in his country and the Arab world. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, said that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is a symbol of development in the Arab world due to his leading initiatives, creative thinking and vision. Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi received the Award on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at a ceremony held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, today.