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Who Is Sheikha Mahra? Everything You Need to Know

Sheikha Mahra
  • Sheikha Mahra is the daughter of Dubai’s ruler.
  • Mahra is a strong advocate for women’s empowerment.
  • Mahra accused her husband of infidelity.

Sheikha Mahra, 30, is the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister. Sheikha Mahra is a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and is known for her support of local designers in the UAE. She holds a degree in International Relations from a UK university and has also earned a degree from the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Administration.

Recently, Mahra announced her divorce from her husband, Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum, through an Instagram post. The couple had married in May of last year and welcomed their daughter just 12 months later. In her post, Sheikha Mahra accused her husband of infidelity, stating that he was “busy with his other companions.”

Her Instagram post read, “Dear Husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you. I divorce you, and I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife.”

This announcement comes just over two months after the birth of their first child, casting a spotlight on the issues of infidelity and personal empowerment within high-profile marriages in the UAE. The public revelation has stirred significant attention and discussion.

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A 90-year-old Emirati poet details how he had the opportunity of attending Sheikh Hamdan’s wedding in 1989.

The renowned poet stated, “I have known him to be a humble man. He was a generous human being who loved to contribute to the welfare of the UAE, its citizens and expatriates. I have received the news of his death with great sorrow and sadness. He was a brother and friend to me.”

Poet Al Ain also has several snaps with Sheikh Hamdan framed on the wall of his home.

Sharing a photo with the late Sheikh, he detailed, “In this picture, I was reciting a poem for the late Sheikh Hamdan on the occasion of his wedding,” said the poet.

Al Ahbabi is seen reciting the poem for Sheikh Hamdan. Take A Look:

Poet with Zayed

On the other hand, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the news and posted a photo of his brother on Twitter.

He wrote, “We belong to God and Him we shall return…May God have mercy on you, my brother, my support and my companion.”

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He also expressed condolences and sympathies to the Al Maktoum family.

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Foundation, Dubai Aluminum (DUBAL) and Dubai Natural Gas ‎Company Limited, Dubai World Trade Centre, among others.‎

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