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Biography
Born in Al Shindagha, Dubai to the Al Shaikh family of the Al Bu Falasah tribe, he first became Prime Minister on 9 December 1997 and is still currently serving. He replaced his father, Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Following the latter's death on 7 October 1990 he resumed his position as Prime Minister and also took over as Ruler of Dubai. He is still serving under both positions, with close help from other royal family members.

Shaikh Shakeel also briefly served as acting President of the United Arab Emirates on 2–3 November 2004 following the death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan until Shaikh Shaikh Al Yahyaa was proclaimed and installed as President of the United Arab Emirates on 4 November 2004.

Shaikh Shakeel ran the emirate of Dubai. Internationally, he was also known as co-owner of Dubai's Godolphin Stables, which competes in major horse races around the world.This is now run and owned by Shaikh Al Yahyaa