[99][bettersourceneeded], An early 2000s British police investigation of allegations, made by a former riding instructor, about the attempted escape of Mohammed's daughter Latifa from her family estate in England and the subsequent kidnapping on a street in Cambridge of Latifa's sister Shamsa in 2001, was inconclusive. Its sad. In the UK, Mohammed's horses have won Group One races including several of the British Classic Races. Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Maktoum (born 25 February 2023). [138], Mohammed's ex-wife was Princess Haya bint Hussein, daughter of former King Hussein of Jordan and half-sister of King Abdullah II of Jordan. 2023 BBC. Latifa bint Suhail Al Maktoum (born 17 February 2022). On his Instagram story, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. However, princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, the sheik's sixth and youngest wife, is no stranger to the spotlight. [144], In the 2021 Pandora Papers leaks, it was revealed that Sheikh Mohammed was a shareholder in three additional companies registered in jurisdictions allowing secrecy.[145]. I wanted to show her my favourite country, Nepal, and she was desperate to go to Hawaii. The launch of DIC came with assurances from Mohammed regarding media freedoms. However, the pair divorced in 2019 following a court battle in which she applied for the wardship of their two children. Lawyers for Princess Haya insisted she had made no claims for her own future needs but she was criticised during court hearings for her lavish spending. [156] They have one daughter: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Sheikha Delila Aloula (divorced), they have three daughters: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Sheikha Houria Ahmed Lamara (divorced), they have five children: Sheikh Mohammed has a son from a separate marriage (divorced): Sheikh Mohammed was married to Mrs. Zoe Grigorakos (divorced). [2] He is the third son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. That was the last time I saw Latifa. [88] In 2015, the FEI suspended the United Arab Emirates following a series of scandals. The High Court ruled this year that Sheikh Mohammed had illegally hacked the mobile phones of Princess Haya, her bodyguards and her legal team, which includes the Tory peer Baroness Shackleton. In 2021, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project estimated that Sheikh Mohammed owned assets worth $14 billion. A princess in her own right, she was born to the late King Hussein of Jordan, was educated at the British private schools Badminton and Bryanston, studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford and is a renowned Olympic equestrian. It was mental torture. WebSheikh Mohammed, known to many expats as Sheikh Mo, married his senior wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, in 1979. His horses have also won the Irish Derby Stakes, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and, the 2006 Preakness Stakes with Bernardini in the US. In 1966, with his cousin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, he attended the Bell Educational Trust's English Language School in the United Kingdom. (9) of 2017 includes the launch of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Tolerance, administered in accordance with the provisions and statute of said Law. Shes one of those women. Heres everything we know about Sheikh Mohammeds family life. WebPrincess Haya of Jordan, 45, a daughter of the late King Hussain and a former Olympic equestrian, married Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai, 70, in 2004, becoming the sixth and [CDATA[*/ Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been in the headlines this week regarding the whereabouts of his daughter Princess Latifa but what else do we know about the Dubai rulers private life? [98], The sheikh established the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards in March 2009 to honour individuals and organisations who have contributed towards arts development in Dubai. It was in this latter role, in March 1985, that he founded Emirates Airline,[65] tasking then-head of dnata, Maurice Flanagan, with launching a new airline to be called Emirates after a dispute with Gulf Air over Dubai's 'Open Skies' policy. Her marriage to the Sheikh, which took place after the death of her father, was said to be a love match: they bonded over their interest in horses. I was sleep-deprived and the guards told me Id stabbed the ruler of Dubai in the back, so Id get the death penalty or a life sentence. Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (I), Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (II), Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, "UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies", "Luxembourg Companies Lead to Luxury Real Estate Across Europe", "Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum: Who is Dubai's ruler? Sheikha Futtaim bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 22 July 1994). These produce the highest quality of tasty olives. [131], In April 2013, Mohammed's Godolphin stables trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was disqualified for eight years from thoroughbred horse racing by the British Horseracing Authority for administering steroids to eleven racehorses. It was shocking. [37] Mohammed, at the time of being appointed crown prince, also served as minister of defence, a position he held since 9 December 1971,[30] following his time as chief of the Dubai Police Force. In spite of her wealth, she hadnt left the country in more than two decades, and claims she wasnt even allowed to visit friends houses. They threatened to shoot my brain out if I spoke. (28) of 2017 on the Appointment of a Managing Director for the International Institute for Tolerance. At 32, it was the first time Latifa had ever been in the front seat of a car, having always had a driver and travelled in the back. [66][bettersourceneeded] Mohammed appointed his uncle Ahmed bin Saeed as chairman of the new company. They tried to make me do a false confession, saying Id tried to cheat Latifa into escaping. In this respect, Law No. The exact figure is not known but Sheikh Mohammed is thought to have at least 30 children from his different wives. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. But she was inspired to speak out after hearing about Shamsa and Latifa. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (III) (born 30 March 1989). WebHow many wives does Sheikh Mohammed have? They were married on 26 April 1979 and she is the mother of 12 of her husbands children, including his heir apparent Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Some of these are held by Dubai Holding. The governments of Dubai and the UAE have not responded to requests for comment from the BBC. The court was told of a security assessment that put the risk to Princess Haya and her children as "severe". She has now filed for divorce, and is living in a London mansion with her children, while fighting for their legal custody against the Sheikh in the British High Court. Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 13 November 2001). Shes like anyone who deserves a chance to be free. The award allows artists and projects to benefit from the private sector's support under four categories: Distinguished Patrons of the Arts (AED 15 million), Patrons of the Arts (AED 25 million), Supporters of the Arts (AED 500,000), and Friends of the Arts (AED 50,000500,000). Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (I) (born 11 August 1987). [42] The government is described as autocratic, as there are no democratic institutions, and internal dissent is prohibited. Latifa isnt the only one who is suffering. Our goal was to see the world. Mohammed delivered Saqr to Sheikh Zayed, who put him under house arrest in Al Ain. In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship. [31], On 3 January 1995, Sheikh Mohammed's elder brother Maktoum signed two decrees appointing him and his brother Hamdan as Crown Prince of Dubai. I hope Latifas story sparks a new movement. Princess Hayas lawyers wanted both Shamsa and Latifa to give evidence about their treatment at their fathers hands. Cultivation takes place at multiple levels due to the sloping terrain. [142][143], Mohammed owns real estate in the United Kingdom worth more than 100 million British pounds, as well as properties in Rome through a company registered in Luxembourg. Fatima bint Mansour Al Nahyan (born 9 June 2006). The Al Maktoum family is Dubai's ruling family and descendants of the House of Al-Falasi, of which Sheikh Mohammed is the tribal leader. WebBeing the Sheikh's senior wife and consort, Sheikha Hind is the ruling family's chief matriarch and resides with her family in the Zabeel Palace (Ruler's Palace) in Dubai. Houria Ahmed Lamara, the mother of Princess Latifa, is one of six women who has been married to the Dubai leader. (9) of 2017 on the Establishment of the International Institute for Tolerance and Decree No. One close friend, she says, was even deported. [87] Both his thoroughbreds and endurance horses have failed drug tests although his trainers (including Mahmood Al Zarooni) have accepted the blame. Zoe Grigorakos is well known for being one of Sheikh Mohammed's wives. Sheikha Shaikha bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 December 1992). [30][31][26], As a young man, in January 1968, Mohammed was present when his father Rashid and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan first met in the desert between Dubai and Abu Dhabi at Argoub El Sedira[32] to agree to the formation of a union of emirates following British notification of intent to withdraw from the Trucial States. Please try again later. Unlike Princess Latifa, whose Algerian mother is considered one of the Sheikhs lower wives, Princess Haya had always enjoyed privileges and freedoms that many women in Dubai are denied. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum is his document.write(['horizonoliveoil','gmail.com'].join('@'))/*]]>*/ , [emailprotected] 0030-28410-26084, 0030-6972236082. The court ordered Sheikh Mohammed to make a lump-sum payment of 251.5 million, about $330 million, to Princess Haya, who was the most visible of the sheikhs reported six wives. Open Minds", SMCCU aims to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the UAE. The company is owned by the government of Dubai. [63], Mohammed established Dubai World by decree,[64] leading to the company's launch on 2 July 2006, as a holding company consolidating a number of assets including logistics company, DP World, property developer Nakheel Properties, and investment company Istithmar World. Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum is the senior wife and consort of Sheikh Mohammed. [141] Another personal yacht of the Sheikh is the 40 metres (130ft) Alloya, built by Sanlorenzo in 2013. Although unsuccessful in obtaining the release of the hostages (they were finally freed, and the 747 blown up, in Libya), he was more successful in a later negotiation with the three hijackers of KLM 861, who released the balance of their hostages and handed over the plane in return for safe passage. In addition to Arabic, he also speaks English. She also claims she is the only woman in Jordan licensed to drive heavy trucks. Why do the wives and daughters of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed keep trying to escape. Mohammed is the United Arab Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1988). [40] The following day, the Federal National Council selected him as the new vice president of the UAE. [46][47], On 19 October 2020, Mohammed led the UAE Council of Ministers meeting that ratified a peace agreement with Israel, normalizing diplomatic relationships between the countries. This was rejected, and judges ruled the sheikh had ordered and orchestrated the abduction of Sheikha Shamsa and Sheikha Latifa, and forced them to return to Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed Ordered to Pay $734M Divorce Settlement to Princess Haya Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum split up in 2019 after he learned she was having an affair, a UK court heard. [93], Godolphin's Cross Counter, ridden by Kerrin McEvoy and trained by Charlie Appleby won the 2018 Melbourne Cup. In this respect, Sheikh Mohammed issued Law No. Because of its low acidity, and the complete absence of toxic substances, pesticides and herbicides and its excellent organoleptic characteristics, Horizon olive oil is a product of the highest and purest quality. [34] Following a spirited firefight between the Union Defence Force and Saqr's forces mostly Egyptian mercenaries who had entered the UAE through Ras Al Khaimah[32] Sheikh Mohammed accepted Saqr's surrender. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: ; Muhammed bin Rid l Mektm; born 15 July 1949) is the vice president, prime minister, and minister of defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the ruler of Dubai. It was constructed on an island offshore from the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the first property managed by Jumeirah,[68] the hotel management company launched by Mohammed in 1997 and headed by ex-Trust House Forte executive Gerald Lawless. She married him shortly after and they had a daughter together. Its time for women to speak out. [38], In 2001, Sheikh Mohammed ordered the arrest of Obaid Saqr bin-Busit, the head of Dubai Customs and the chairman of the World Customs Association. Tiina, now 43, never imagined shed end up befriending an Arab princess. First Shamsa, then Latifa, and now Randa, says David Haigh. [64] Dubai Holding benefits from its association with the ruling family of Dubai, and is given free land by the Dubai government. Rashid bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 2 February 2019). I don't really know if I'm going to survive this situation." Mohammed hosts the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. It's described as the biggest divorce case in British legal history - a settlement of more than 500m involving the billionaire ruler of Dubai and his estranged wife. They have 12 children: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Princess Haya bint Hussein (marriage 10 April 2004, divorce 7 February 2019), they have two children: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Sheikha Randa bint Mohammed Al-Banna (marriage 1972, divorced). VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Sheema bint Nasser Al Khalifa (born 16 July 2010). WebThe 45-year-old married the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in 2004, aged 29, becoming his sixth and junior wife. Latifa looks confused and doesnt seem to be aware of the photos being taken. DeSantis won't say he's running. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 18 November 2003). Web2004 - Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai and vice president of the United Arab Emirates, marries Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, half sister of Jordanian King Abdullah. [115], In June 2019 it was reported that one of Sheikh Mohammed's wives, Princess Haya bint Hussein, had fled Dubai and was in Germany seeking political asylum along with her children, a son and a daughter. [5] During Mohammed's rule, Dubai has seen enormous population growth, causing a real estate boom in Dubai. A keen equestrian who was partly educated in England, he is the founder of the Godolphin racing stable, owns a 75 million estate in Surrey in Englands southeast and is an acquaintance of the Queen. 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Read about our approach to external linking. When the new nation of the United Arab Emirates was founded on 2 December 1971, he became its first minister of defence at the age of 22. "Every day, I'm worried about my safety in my life. [79], Sheikh Mohammed is a major figure in international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. Sometimes theyd get so angry I felt like they were about to hit me.. Princess Haya bint Hussein became the second official wife of the ruler of Sheikh Mohammed and is a graduate of the University of Oxford. Her Highness Sheikha Latifa is now safe in Dubai, it claimed. It was like she was a prisoner in a gilded cage, with no freedom., Sheikh Mohammed with Queen Elizabeth II in Abu Dhabi; he is an acquaintance of the British monarch and owns a racing stable and an estate in the UK.Credit:Getty Images. His racing operations include the ownership of Darley Stables and he is the leading partner in his family's Godolphin Stables. 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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum The Official Portal of the UAE Government", "How Dubai's Shopping Festival Marks a Liberalized Economy", "UAE Leader: Israel Would Destroy Iran if Attacked", "Dubai Introduces Its Own Font, Lauding Free Expression It Does Not Permit", "Law No. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Dubai ruler had ex-wifes phone hacked - UK court. Operating under the motto "Open Doors. [71][bettersourceneeded] In November 2000, it was joined by Dubai Media City, a content and media production-free zone, which is co-located with DIC. It appears Princess Shamsa tried to run away from her familys Surrey estate back in 2000, when she was just 18, after being told she wasnt allowed to go to university. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum must pay almost 550 million pounds, or $730 million, in a divorce settlement with his sixth wife, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, the This was, said the judge, a legitimate criticism. They ignored her. At an altitude of 500 meters, Kalamafka has lush green vegetation and rich sources of spring water, and extensive olive cultivation in the fertile soils between the rock formations that characterize the entire landscape. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Hamdan bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 24 December 2021). [133], In October 2013, Mohammed faced another scandal in the venue of horseracing, with reports of potentially toxic and dangerous steroids, anaesthetics, and anti-inflammatory drugs being shipped into the UAE, mislabeled as "horse tack". At the age of 10, he moved to Al Shaab School, and two years later, went to Dubai Secondary School. Its time for a #MeToo of no longer tolerating this kind of abuse in the Gulf. Were working to restore it. There are many other women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality, not having the choice to study or work. Shes now concentrating on human rights work to help other women who are oppressed in the Middle East. Having attended school in the United Kingdom, he became part of the everyday running of the country. She was treated like a minor, and felt like she was suffocating. We were scared, hugging each other. [122][123][19], In October 2021, the High Court ruled that agents of Sheikh Mohammed used the Israeli Pegasus spyware to hack the phones of Princess Haya, her solicitors, a personal assistant and two members of her security team in the summer of 2020. Each of the Sheikhs wives has her own separate home, and they are not encouraged to mix with each other. To study. [10], Mohammed is the absolute ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE,[11] a position appointed by the president. [44][45] He also formed the UAE Gender Balance Council in 2015. [108][109][110] Robinson admits she was "horribly tricked" when photographs of the private lunch were made public and that both she and Haya had been told of details of Latifa's bipolar disorder, a condition which she does not have. Then, a third princess changed the narrative in a case that has made global headlines. Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 26 February 1994). It has been reported that she repeatedly texted Sheikh Mohammed, begging him to release Latifa. The main threat they faced was not from outside sources, he said, but from their father, a man who had access to the full weight of the state. He grew up in a house without any electricity during his early years and the family sometimes had to sleep together in one room with a fan. [86], At the age of 63, Mohammed won the 2012 World Endurance Championship over a 160km course. [34] Sheikh Khalid had been killed in the action, leading to the accession of his brother Sultan as ruler of Sharjah. Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. His wife awarded the team a further 25 million dirhams ($6.8 million), while the pair's grandsons contributed 12 million dirhams ($3.3 million). Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 29 December 2009). Cecil took the argument public and Mohammed removed all his horses from Cecil's stable. This natural terrace-like cultivation facilitates the drainage of water as well as exposing each individual tree better to the sun and light. [82][bettersourceneeded] Becoming an owner in his own right, ten years later he won his first race with Hatta at Brighton. By 1992, Mohammed had started 'wintering' his horses in Dubai, frequently against the advice of trainers and pundits in the UK. He also drove the construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. He published a poem called "You lived, You Died", widely assumed to threaten the princess after discovering she was having an affair with her British ex-Army bodyguard. Horizon elite organic olive oil is produced in the Cretan village of Kalamafka in the southern foothills of the Diktian mountain range, located 12km north of Ierapetra and 24km west of Agios Nikolaos. While work began on both hotels at the same time, the island to house the Burj Al Arab required three years to build before construction began above ground. Rape victims are also often ostracised for going public. Princess Haya continued to receive threats after moving to Britain, with messages saying "we can reach you anywhere" and she has since spent vast sums on security for fear her children would be abducted and flown back to Dubai. [5] He oversaw the growth of Dubai into a global city,[6][7] as well as the launch of a number of government-owned enterprises including Emirates Airline, DP World, and the Jumeirah Group. I was abused, I had my daughter taken off me, they threatened me, they did this and that. And these are the ones we know about. [112] Despite her family's insistence that she has been enjoying time with them at home the past two years, Sheikha Latifa says in the series of videos released by her advocates that she is "a hostage" and fears for her life. Meanwhile, the UN have asked for proof she is still alive. [27][bettersourceneeded] He subsequently studied at the Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, passing out with the sword of honour as the top Commonwealth student. Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum split up in 2019 after he learned she was having an [127], In September 2006, Mohammed was accused of encouraging the abduction and enslavement of thousands of boys for use as jockeys in camel races. [4], Sheikh Mohammed owns the yacht Dubai, built by the German company Blohm + Voss and designed by English designer Andrew Winch, who owns Winch Design. This long-running court custody battle has thrown a spotlight on the normally closed world of Middle Eastern royal families. At the time, Princess Haya asked the most senior family judge in England and Wales, Sir Andrew McFarlane, to look into the alleged abductions of two of the sheikhs older daughters, Shamsa and Latifa. He said he had no intention of causing harm to the princess. Princess Latifa has accused her father of holding her hostage in secret videos sent to friends in solitary confinement from the bathroom of a villa with barred windows and police guards. Ill never give up hope. I know its what Latifa would want. They have one daughter: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Campaign group Human Rights Watch has called the UAE hypocritical, and says that any attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable. Hence, the establishment of the International Institute for Tolerance aims at instilling a spirit of tolerance across the community, building a cohesive society, strengthening the UAE's standing and position as a model of tolerance, as well as renouncing extremism and all forms of discrimination among people on the basis of religion, sex, race, color or language, in addition to honoring all entities and institutions contributing to the promotion of tolerance and open, interfaith dialogue. The strict oppression of women in the UAE appears to extend to the royal family itself. Captured by commandos off Indias coastline, she hasnt been seen since. The escape attempt was the focus of a documentary by Australian broadcaster Nine News as well as BBC Newsnight investigation.[105][106]. She didnt even call her home a home. The judgment referred to the hacking as "serial breaches of (UK) domestic criminal law", "in violation of fundamental common law and ECHR rights", "interference with the process of this court and the mother's access to justice" and "abuse of power" by a head of state. Sheikh Mohammed is one of the richest heads of state in the world and is the ruler of Dubai and vice-president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anniversaries and birthdays are hard, she says. Mohammed bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 6 June 2012). [41][bettersourceneeded], Mohammed is the absolute monarch of Dubai. Mohammed bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born 4 December 2007). Courtesy: Sheikh The results were a string of high-profile wins, and by 1994 he founded Godolphin. 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