Obverse. Photo © Central Bank of the UAE
  • 1500 Dirhams 2012, KM# 107, United Arab Emirates, Khalifa, 2012 World Energy Forum in Dubai
  • 1500 Dirhams 2012, KM# 107, United Arab Emirates, Khalifa, 2012 World Energy Forum in Dubai
Description

The World Energy Forum 2012 took place from October 22-24 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in the UAE, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This event highlighted Dubai's proactive initiatives to diversify energy sources by adopting clean and green energy solutions.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1948–2022), the UAE's second president and ruler of Abu Dhabi from November 2004 to May 2022, was the eldest son of the UAE's first president, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He took on a significant role in the late 1990s due to his father's health issues and officially became Abu Dhabi's leader in 2004. His tenure saw cultural and academic growth, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Under his leadership, the UAE became a major economic power. Known for his pro-Western stance, he strengthened ties with the US and Israel.

Obverse

Depicts a portrait of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan facing right in front of a portrait of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, wearing a traditional cloak and headpiece enclosed by legend in Arabic and English text.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, born on July 15, 1949, is the ruler of Dubai, as well as the vice president, prime minister, and minister of defense of the UAE. He succeeded his brother in 2006 and has significantly contributed to Dubai's transformation into a global city, overseeing projects like the Palm Islands, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa. A billionaire primarily through real estate, he also founded Emirates Airline, DP World, and the Jumeirah Group. Despite his achievements, his governance is described as authoritarian, and a 2020 British court ruling found he had abducted two of his daughters and threatened his former wife. An equestrian enthusiast, he founded the Godolphin stable and owns the Darley breeding operation.

The traditional men's headwear in some Middle Eastern areas consists of three components: a knitted skull-cap known as the "keffiyeh," (also referred to as a ghutrah, shemagh, or ḥaṭṭah) a large cotton headscarf, typically plain white or with a red-and-white checkered pattern, called the "ghutra," and a black cord named the "agal," which secures the ghutra in place.

دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Reverse

Depicts the logo of the forum, the inscription of the event, date and hosting city in Arabic and English text.

منتدى الطاقة العالمي ٢٠١٢ - دبي
WORLD ENERGY FORUM 2012 - DUBAI

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9166
Weight 60 g
Diameter 42.45 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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