“The year 2020 — a year of challenges and accomplishments”, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of its buzzing, commercial city of Dubai.

“(It is) a year in which the true values of our country appeared. A year in which we proved that we are the strongest in our unity, in our tolerance”, he cheered.

“In kindness and determination, our teams have come together to overcome a major challenge and they have led by example.”