Shaikha bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 25 January 2023). She fled the MORE : Boris Johnson says hes concerned for kidnapped Princess Latifa, MORE : Princess Latifas secret videos filmed in toilet accuse dad of holding her hostage. The UK's High Court on Tuesday awarded a lump sum settlement of 251.5m to Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussain - the 47-year-old daughter of Jordan's former King Hussein. In December 2018, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, after meeting Sheikha Latifa in the presence of other family members, said that the princess was now in the loving care of her family. But what happened next? [2] He is the third son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. She didnt even call her home a home. And five years after that, he and Hamdan had three studs and 100 horses under training.[83]. That was the last time I saw Latifa. 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H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid bin Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2022present). Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1981). Tiina, now 43, never imagined shed end up befriending an Arab princess. [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. (28) of 2017 on the Appointment of a Managing Director for the International Institute for Tolerance. Tiina now hopes that Latifas story will move other Arab women to speak up about the way they are treated. The exact figure is not known but Sheikh Mohammed is thought to have at least 30 children from his different wives. [3], A billionaire,[4] Mohammed generates most of his income from real estate and is described as "one of the world's most prominent real estate developers". Shes like anyone who deserves a chance to be free. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of the Executive Council, has announced the birth of the newest addition to his family on Saturday evening. Princess Latifa, daughter of Dubais billionaire ruler, fled her gilded cage two years ago. In her video, she says even if her escape attempt wasnt successful, she didnt want it to be in vain.. Her son, for example, aged just nine, has been given three expensive cars as he was "accustomed to being given cars as gifts". Hind bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 24 November 2020). One person would hold her, and the other would cane her feet, says Tiina. Khalid bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 15 February 2022). Media reports also asserted that Haya had taken 31 million with her. Hope became the first Arab mission to space, as well as the first of three missions in July 2020the others from the US and Chinato arrive at Mars. He is married to Sheikha Madiyah bint Dalmook Al Maktoum. Its sad. It was shocking. Houria Ahmed Lamara, the mother of Princess Latifa, is one of six women who has been married to the Dubai leader. Its time for a #MeToo of no longer tolerating this kind of abuse in the Gulf. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and two of his brothers were each married on Wednesday evening, with residents describing it as the "joy of the nation". WebSheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and his estranged wife, Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussain By Frank Gardner BBC security correspondent It's described as the biggest But not any more. There was a hatch in the wall that theyd open to give me food, she says. Ill never give up hope. In 1995, his hands-on approach to racing resulted in a major split with leading trainer Henry Cecil after a disagreement over racing a horse Mohammed insisted was injured. Their Koroneiki olive trees are 20-25 years old and grow together with ancient olive trees (the oldest of which is over 3000 years old with a circumference of about 14m). [139] In 2022, the High Court of England and Wales ruled and mandated that Mohammed must not have direct contact with his children by Haya, or input into decision-making about them, because of his coercive and abusive behaviour which "had emotionally and psychologically harmed their children". Partly owned by the Dubai Holding, in which Sheikh Mohammed owns major shares, Axiom Limited used the three companies to expand its core business. 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Sheikh Mohammed, 72, who is also a giant figure in the horse-racing world, has denied the abductions - despite a 2020 High Court judgement saying they were, in all probability, true. In a social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. [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. However, princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, the sheik's sixth and youngest wife, is no stranger to the spotlight. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (III) (born 30 March 1989). [116][117][118] The cause of the departure was unknown. Escaping on a yacht sounds glamorous, but it was the opposite. It gave her a sense of freedom, and adrenalin, and a reason to get up in the morning, says Tiina. Rashid bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 2 February 2019). The escape attempt was the focus of a documentary by Australian broadcaster Nine News as well as BBC Newsnight investigation.[105][106]. In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship. These included ballet shoes given to her by the world famous dancers Dame Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. These produce the highest quality of tasty olives. [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). Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Latifa bint Suhail Al Maktoum (born 17 February 2022). [20] On 16 February 2021, BBC's Panorama broadcast a documentary featuring Sheikha Latifa's video messages that she made secretly under enforced detention in Dubai on the orders of Sheikh Mohammed. Latifa bint Mansour Al Nahyan (born 23 January 2014). [20] She has not been seen in public since. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. Some people say she had access to money and was able to do a lot of activities, like skydiving, which she loved. She called it a house, and hated it. In 1955, he began his formal education at Al Ahmedia School. Rape victims are also often ostracised for going public. Why do the wives and daughters of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed keep trying to escape. The UAE government set aside US$2.7 million in initial funding in 2005 with an additional $9 million for the second phase, and to enforce compliance, adopted a law officially banning the practice with penalties of jail time and a $27,200 fine. 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. Sheema bint Nasser Al Khalifa (born 16 July 2010). Tiina believes that until recently, Princess Haya may have believed the Sheikhs version that Latifa was making up her claims. She was able to divorce him but says that her punishment was not being able to see her daughter Manal, now in her 40s. The ongoing situation has even prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to admit his concern over the 35-year-olds welfare. [63] The boom was in part facilitated by Mohammed's 2002 decree that foreigners would be allowed to purchase property in Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the newest member of his family. Hamdan bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 28 October 2018). Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 13 November 2001). Im obviously hoping this unfinished case will have an impact. Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has welcomed a new addition to his family, a baby boy named Mohammed. Here is a look at the life of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the alleged 9/11 co-conspirators.. On his Instagram story, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. This natural terrace-like cultivation facilitates the drainage of water as well as exposing each individual tree better to the sun and light. Princess Hayas lawyers wanted both Shamsa and Latifa to give evidence about their treatment at their fathers hands. He said he had no intention of causing harm to the princess. She has a child with her husband and was born in February 1994. His first, in 1979, was to his first cousin and First Lady of Dubai, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Land which is owned by him is managed as an asset of the state. Hamdan bin Khaled Al Nahyan (born 25 August 2021). [13][14][15][16] Mohammed is Prime Minister of the UAE, which scholars characterize as authoritarian. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Year in Review 2016, First Edition. [111] Latifa's cousin Marcus Essabri reported that Latifa's photos with Mary Robinson seems to show Latifa medicated while held in Dubai under her father's orders. The pair slowly became friends, learning skydiving together, with Latifa going on to become a qualified instructor, with more than 2500 jumps to her name. 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. According to Dubai Media Office, the three sons of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, were wed in a private religious ceremony She also claims she is the only woman in Jordan licensed to drive heavy trucks. 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. When Latifa, now 34, finally shared her story with Tiina, it proved to be an unthinkable contrast to the superficially luxurious appearance of her life as an Arab princess, living in her mothers private palace, complete with a staff of 100 and its own gym. [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. [5], Mohammed was responsible for the launch of Emirates Airline. We were downstairs hiding in the bathroom. Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 28 July 2018). This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 06:47. But in evidence to the court, the sheikh claimed he saw both his daughters in August, last year, and said they were adamant they didnt want to speak to the princesss lawyers and offered them independent legal advice. Historical data and artifacts housed in the British Museum of London show that in ancient times, this place was a place of worship of Asclepius. Im feeling positive about the future and Im feeling like its a start of an adventure. Maitha bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 17 May 2017). Hind bint Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 22 June 2020). She is married to. At the entrance of the village stands the Acropolis, an imposing rock called Kastelos, on top of which there is the cavernous church of The Holy Cross. WebThe ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Haya bint al-Hussein more than $728 million (500 million), in one of Were hopeful that when shes able to talk publicly about what happened to her and her reasons for leaving, shell be able to help Latifa in the way we have helped her and her family. He never replied. WebZoe Grigorakos is recognized as one of the six wives of Sheikh Mohammed. She was the mother of Sheikh Jassim, Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikh Ahmed, Sheikh Mohammed had a total of 27 children 12 sons and 15 daughters., it is known that his last wife who he loved dearly was known to be head chief of all his living [22], In 2006, a UNICEF-sponsored program with the UAE government resulted in the repatriation of hundreds of children formerly enslaved as camel jockeys, and provided them with social services and compensation upon return to their home countries of Pakistan, Sudan, Mauritania, and Bangladesh. Latifa always wanted to help her, though. [64], Mohammed's personal corporate portfolio is the Dubai Holding Group, which is involved in a variety of investments. In 2021, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project estimated that Sheikh Mohammed owned assets worth $14 billion. A High Court judge said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum must pay 251.5 million pounds to his U.K.-based sixth wife, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, and make ongoing payments for their children Jalila, 14, and Zayed, 9, underpinned by a bank guarantee of 290 million pounds. [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. 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. Captured by commandos off Indias coastline, she hasnt been seen since. On 11 February, the Council approved President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's nomination of Sheikh Mohammed for Prime Minister. She is married to Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, and they have three sons: Mohammed bin Khaled Al Nahyan (born 25 September 2020). [65], Through the 1970s, as well as his role as head of Dubai Defence Force and UAE minister of defence, Mohammed oversaw Dubai's energy resources and was in charge of Dubai Civil Aviation. [39], After roughly a decade of de facto rule, Mohammed became the ruler of Dubai on 4 January 2006, upon the death of his brother Maktoum. Open Minds", SMCCU aims to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the UAE. The Bold And Beautiful Spoilers-Royal 16.1K subscribers Subscribe 333K views 3 years ago Meet the Sheikha Salamah bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 8 August 1999). VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He is married to Dalal Al Marzouqi and they have two sons: Rashid bin Marwan Al Maktoum (born 18 June 2013). But it did take years for her to trust me fully and open up. 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. 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. The leaked 11.9 million files revealed that Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth. Latifa with ex-Irish president Mary Robinson in late 2018; this is the only proof her friend Tiina has that the princess is still alive.Credit: The only proof Tiina has that Latifa is alive are some photos of her taken in Dubai in late 2018: she is with Mary Robinson, Irelands former president, who is a friend of Princess Haya. Mohammed bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2015). 2023 BBC. [82][bettersourceneeded] Becoming an owner in his own right, ten years later he won his first race with Hatta at Brighton. [127], In September 2006, Mohammed was accused of encouraging the abduction and enslavement of thousands of boys for use as jockeys in camel races. But its coming to a point where I have to think about myself, too.. We spent most of our time downstairs, trying to contact journalists on our phones, as Latifa felt that might protect her., But after just eight days on board the yacht, captained by Herv Jaubert (a Frenchman whose help Latifa had enlisted after she read about his own escape from Dubai), the princesss short-lived freedom came to an abrupt end off the coast of Goa, when the two women heard gunshots from the upper deck. [33][31], A period of uncertainty and instability followed the Union of the United Arab Emirates, including skirmishes between tribes over property, straddling new borders. [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. WebThe ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, used agents of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to hack into and monitor the phones of his ex-wife Sheikha Futtaim bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 22 July 1994). [30], Mohammed created the Dubai Shopping Festival in late 1995, an annual event that has become a significant contributor to the economy of the UAE. The yacht is 162 metres (531ft) long, and was the world's third largest yacht as of 2014, with the capacity for up to 115 people including crew. Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 26 February 1994). I know its what Latifa would want. 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. There has never been any response to the video, except a short statement from her family, released in December 2018. Operating under the motto "Open Doors. A figurine from this particular region is the symbol of the Medical Association of Lasithi. [28] He also travelled to Italy to train as a pilot. Houria Ahmed Lamara is Princess Latifas mother and one of Sheikh Mohammeds six wives. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has publicly acknowleged two wives, but he may have as many as six wives. [35], In 1973, Sheikh Mohammed was involved in protracted negotiations with the hijackers of JAL 404, led by Japanese Red Army member Osamu Maruouka, which landed in Dubai after being hijacked as it departed Schiphol Airport. Latifas story has already inspired a fourth former Dubai princess another woman once married to Sheikh Mohammed to speak out. However, the pair divorced in 2019 following a court battle in which she applied for the wardship of their two children. Shes one of the most high-profile women in the Arab world., It is the first sign of good news Tiina has had in the past two years. Their story doesnt have a happy ending.. Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum's wife, Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, is the third female member of his court to apparently try to run away. In the divorce judgment, Mr Justice Moor, decided that, given earlier rulings, the princess and her two children were particularly vulnerable. [84], Godolphin's first win, Balanchine taking the Oaks at Epsom Downs, England, in 1994, was to mark the beginning of a winning streak with horses such as Lammtarra, Daylami, Fantastic Light, Street Cry, Sulamani, Dubawi, and Ramonti among them. Its a start of me claiming my life, my freedom, freedom of choice. [34] Sheikh Khalid had been killed in the action, leading to the accession of his brother Sultan as ruler of Sharjah. They ignored her. Offering companies long leases, full ownership, and fast access to government services, DIC grew from its first tenants in October 2000, to a current zone employing about 15,000 people. 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. In 1985 he bought the Irish thoroughbred Park Appeal for an undisclosed sum at the end of her second season. [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. Maktoum bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2022). 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. [40] The following day, the Federal National Council selected him as the new vice president of the UAE. 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[26], From the age of four, Mohammed was privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic Studies. The whereabouts of Shamsa and Latifa remain unknown. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum The current ruler of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. But within a matter of years, she left him. To correct this, she said she had sold jewellery to the value of over a 1m and had since had to sell more. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. "The police threaten me that they would take me outside and shoot me if I didn't cooperate with them," she said. [5], Mohammed issued a law in 2006 to form the Dubai Establishment for Women Development, renamed by law in 2009 as the Dubai Women's Establishment. Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, 59, is Sheikh Mohammed's senior wife, consort and cousin. [5] There is a blurred line between the assets of the government of Dubai and those of the ruling Al Maktoum family. [66], In 1989, Mohammed inaugurated the first Dubai Airshow. 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. Its pretty normal over there for a female to be under house arrest for rebelling. Registered by an Emirati firm, Axiom Limited, the three companies were Tandem Investco Limited and Tandem DirectorCo Limited in BVI and Allied International Investments Limited in the Bahamas. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 26 June 1989). [CDATA[*/ [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. There was nowhere to go., The cabin began to fill with smoke. [119][120] Haya filed for the sole custody of their two children, and a forced marriage protection order (FMPO), a non-molestation order, and non-repatriation to Dubai at the High Court of Justice in London in July 2019. Each of the Sheikhs wives has her own separate home, and they are not encouraged to mix with each other. The strict oppression of women in the UAE appears to extend to the royal family itself. Also on the balance of probabilities, the court concluded that Mohammed had subjected Princess Haya to a campaign of "intimidation" and "taunted" her after her adulterous affair with a bodyguard. Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 6 November 1980), she is married to Sheikh Saeed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum and they have three children: Hind bint Saeed Al Maktoum (born 25 November 2009). [86], At the age of 63, Mohammed won the 2012 World Endurance Championship over a 160km course. WebA dramatic international custody battle is brewing between Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and one of his wives, Princess Haya, after the latter fled the UAE with their two young kids and sought political asylum in the UK. In a damning ruling released to the public in early March, the British High Court found the Sheikh conducted a campaign of fear and intimidation against Princess Haya and that he ordered the abduction of Latifa and Shamsa. It was beyond my comprehension., Along with Jaubert, Tiina was taken to a national security prison, where she was kept in solitary confinement for several weeks. 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. Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister, Interests, activities and philanthropic work, Mohammed bin Rashid Global initiatives (MBRGI), Aiding mosque construction in the Netherlands, Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa kidnap allegations. [67][bettersourceneeded], The Burj Al Arab was inaugurated in December 1999. Sheikh Mohammed and the Dubai Royal Court claim she is safe in the loving care of her family. Dubai Millennium, said to be Mohammed's favourite, won nine of his ten starts before succumbing to injury followed by grass sickness in 2001.[85]. 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. Shes one of those women. "There is a clear and ever-present risk to these children that is almost certain to persist until they obtain their independence," the judge said. "Every day, I'm worried about my safety in my life. Sorry, this video isn't available any more. But that was just a distraction from her reality. 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. 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