Ruler of Dubai grants wish of schoolgirl

DUBAI // The Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has granted the wish of a girl by dropping into her school.

Sheikh Mohammed visited the National Charity School in Al Garhoud, Dubai, yesterday in response to a wish made by pupil Mira Ali Murad, state news agency Wam reported.

The sheikh assured Mira that his visit was in response to her video request shown during the inaugural session of the Government Summit, held at Madinat Jumeirah last week, the news agency said.

Sheikh Mohammed inspected the school, met teaching staff and hailed the role of businessman Juma Al Majid, the founder of the National Charity School, in serving UAE society, Wam said.

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