Latifa bint Mohammed Attends 1 Billion Followers Summit Session with Maye Musk
Dubai: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, attended a session at the 1 Billion Followers Summit featuring Maye Musk, a renowned dietitian, model, and mother of tech pioneer Elon Musk.
According to Emirates News Agency, the session, hosted by Alia AlHammadi, Vice Chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and CEO of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, provided insights into Maye Musk’s extraordinary journey of parenting one of the world’s most influential figures. Musk shared her experiences, values, and parenting philosophy that contributed to her children’s success.
The session was attended by notable figures including Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Maryam AlHammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, and Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office. It was titled ‘How I Raised Three Amazing Children, Including the Richest Man in the World’, and took place during the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creator economy.
Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the summit was held in the UAE from 11th to 13th January 2025, across prestigious venues including Dubai’s Emirates Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the Museum of the Future, under the theme ‘Content for Good’. The event gathered over 15,000 content creators and influencers, more than 420 speakers, 125 CEOs, and global experts.
Maye Musk highlighted the role of social media in the medical professional field, encouraging professionals to promote their businesses and maintain relevance. She advised content creators to showcase their work and pursue changes if needed, emphasizing the importance of staying relevant.
Musk discussed the success factors for her children, Kimbal, Elon, and Toska, noting their exposure to her work ethic and the challenges they faced. Her children learned the value of hard work, taking loans for their university studies and repaying them after graduation. Musk emphasized that her children pursued their passions rather than monetary gain.
Reflecting on Elon’s vision for X, Musk mentioned his focus on enhancing the platform and making it more transparent. She highlighted Elon’s motivation to do good, citing his initiatives like Zip2 and satellite ventures aimed at helping people in remote areas.