Chapter 013: The Second Man
I drove the box to the Chief's Palace, and met the Chieftain under the secretary's lead. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
"Father!" Sheikh nodded to the man behind his desk, then sat down in his chair, "What are you looking for me?" ”
The sheikh took out a bar-shaped chart: "Look at these, this is the number of tourists in Dubai for five years." ”
Sheikh took the statistical chart and clearly saw that the number of tourists who came to Dubai in 2004 had exceeded 6 million, of which 50% were European and American tourists, and it was no wonder that there were so many Westerners on the streets.
Arab tourists account for about one-third of the total, while the rest of Asia ranks third, and as later generations know, the Dubai myth will grow significantly as it begins to spread across Asia.
After browsing, Sheikh said: "There is strong room for growth in Asia, and we should appropriately increase investment in propaganda in Asia; If the growth in Europe and the United States is stable, we will improve the local service level and pay attention to English communication. ”
"The Arab region is also an important source, most of them are concentrated around us, and we need to continue to attract them, given that this group of people is located in a country that does not have comparable living and consumption conditions as Dubai."
The chief asked, "How far do you think we can go in the future?" ”
The Sheikh put down the report and spoke directly with the facts of the future: "As long as we don't go down the wrong path, as the only cosmopolitan and open city in the Arab region, we will have three times as many tourists here in ten years." ”
"The tourism economy will surpass oil, and trade will be firmly at the top of the list; As the situation in the Arab region spreads unstable, more money will be transferred to our 'Middle East oasis' of political stability. ”
Listening to the Sheikh's comments that were slightly similar to those he had seen, the chief did find that after the child woke up from injury, he showed a lot of talents and abilities, and he was no longer as foolish as before, which made people sigh.
"Dubai is at a critical juncture in its development, with a lot of jobs but a lack of capable leaders, and every step of the decision at the top will affect the future......," the chief said.
Sheikh said sensibly: "As the crown prince, I should shoulder my responsibilities. ”
The chief was surprised that his child suddenly changed sex? But his face was very steady, and he always took the initiative to talk: "What do you think?" ”
Sheikh has long had a plan: "I want to be in charge of the marketing and development of Dubai, and I think I have enough ability to make it better and faster." ”
It sounds like a big deal, but the sheikh is interested: "Scheme? ”
After a few encounters with the sheikh, the Sheikh also understood his temperament, and he liked to be confident and bold.
Of course, the Sheikh did as he wished: "On the whole, in the construction of cities, we must have the heart of striving for the first and not the second." Amplify the concept, if Dubai wants to rise rapidly, it must not be ordinary and ordinary, we must have what others don't have, and we exaggerate what others have. ”
"We have seized the advantage of time and geographical location, and we want to let the surrounding rich Arab countries, even Iranian heretics, know that the economy here is developed, tolerant and open, and the consumption environment is among the best in the world, so they don't have to go all the way to Europe to spend money."
"At the same time, we use the media to tell the world that Dubai is not a feudal Iraq. This. We are a highly open international city, foreign tourists will not be restricted by religion, there is no obstacle to investment here, and the residence and consumption are in line with international standards. ”
"Very good, you see it very well." The chief praised him, he was very pleased, this kid used to let him do something and excuse him on the grounds that he didn't like politics, but he didn't expect to hide this kind of vision.
Even in many places where the Sheikh talks about coincide with the sheikh's grand design of the city, he has the idea of finally meeting a confidant, and it turns out that he is not alone in the tightrope adventure.
Dubai's oil is close to running out, and they can only take a tightrope risk, and if they succeed, of course, everyone is happy, but if they fail, there is an abyss under their feet.
The chief couldn't wait for him to share the pressure: "I'll put you in ...... The Dubai Development Council, which is responsible for the city's culture and construction, should be the most suitable position for you. ”
"I accept."
Sheikh did not hesitate, after these days of understanding, he knows that the Dubai Development Council, absolute power, can be said to be the future of Dubai, up to them.
He wanted to build a more ideal and exaggerated city, and he couldn't let mediocre people command blindly, and he had to enter this institution that held power, so he didn't have the slightest doubt about the chief's arrangement.
This is directly putting him in power!
Coupled with his identity as the crown prince, he has vaguely become the number two person in Dubai, except for those princes and nobles who are close relatives, who would dare to oppose him?
The chief patted him on the shoulder with relief: "Behave well and show your example as the crown prince." ”
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With the letter of appointment in hand, Sheikh Mez returned to his new home.
When I went out in the morning, there were still few people, and now there were doormen and guards, the latter of which were only qualified for the royal family, because of the need to stand guard and patrol with guns.
Driving through the gate, the Sheikh slowed down, and there were more workers in the garden who were cleaning, pruning the flower beds or pulling the hose to water them; The drain in the middle of the big house has stopped, and workers are cleaning and disinfecting it.
The car drove up the ramp on the left, and when it stopped at the door of the house, I saw an old man with a white face and a suit open the car door and introduce himself in standard English: "Dear His Royal Highness Rashid, I am the butler that Princess Heard has arranged for you, Spencer Moore, and it is an honor to serve you." ”
Sheikh suddenly had a sense of déjà vu at Downton Abbey, and looked at him a few times before responding, "It's nice to meet you, uh, Mr. Moore." ”
The housekeeper said without humility or arrogance: "The house is being cleaned, and the corresponding furniture arrangement will be readjusted, if you have any requirements, you can always tell me." ”
"I'm worried that I don't have anyone to manage it for me." Sheikh smiled, "I like a relaxed and comfortable environment, of course you are professional, I trust you." ”
"I will try to meet the standards that you are satisfied with." After the butler finished speaking, he turned sideways and motioned him to enter the house, of course, the car had a servant driving to the parking lot, and the big house was not the only building here.
Follow the housekeeper into this bright house, and listen to his introduction: "There are currently five male and three female maids, three full-time cooks and assistants, four royal bodyguards, one driver, and three gardeners......
"Your Royal Highness!"
"Sheikh Rashid!"
The people you meet along the way are saluting him or using the YSL honorific title.
Next to him is an old servant who manages everything in an orderly manner, and he only needs a nod or opinion, and it will be implemented immediately...... Sheikh suddenly had the feeling of being a feudal lord.
This feels really good, it's quite cool to be a master.