In 1955, he began his formal education at Al Ahmedia School. [144] Asked about these holdings, Sheikh Mohammed's lawyer rejected that the properties were bought through offshore companies or that the holdings were intended to avoid UK taxes. WebShe married Sheikh Mohammed in 2004 and is believed to be his sixth wife. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. [64], Mohammed's personal corporate portfolio is the Dubai Holding Group, which is involved in a variety of investments. WebSheikh Mohammed, known to many expats as Sheikh Mo, married his senior wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, in 1979. 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 working to restore it. It has also awarded secured payments of 5.6m-a-year to each of her two children, a 14-year-old daughter and a nine-year old son. In this respect, Sheikh Mohammed issued Law No. Some of these are held by Dubai Holding. Partly owned by the Dubai Holding, in which Sheikh Mohammed owns major shares, Axiom Limited used the three companies to expand its core business. [57][58], In 2020, Mohammed announced a second mission, this one to the moon. WebLast month Princess Haya bint Hussein, the sixth and youngest wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, ran away from her husband to seek protection in the High Court Princess Latifa and best friend Tiina Jauhiainen during their escape from Dubai in 2018. Credit: Sheikh Mohammed, 70, is largely credited with turning Dubai into the global, glamorous city it is today. He owns Ballysheehan Stud in County Tipperary, Ireland; as well as Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. [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. [141] Another personal yacht of the Sheikh is the 40 metres (130ft) Alloya, built by Sanlorenzo in 2013. [24] His mother was Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, daughter of former ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. Its sad. Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (I) (born 11 August 1987). But what happened next? However, the president of the Family Division of the High Court in the UK found to the contrary. It was mental torture. She called it a house, and hated it. [74][bettersourceneeded], Mohammed made a grant of 600 houses to Gaza following the 20082009 Gaza war. Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (II) (born 11 January 1992). Im obviously hoping this unfinished case will have an impact. [70], On 29 October 1999, Mohammed announced Dubai Internet City, a technology hub and free trade zone. Her older sisters story is even more harrowing. But then Latifa cried out, No, no, dont say that! 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. The governments of Dubai and the UAE have not responded to requests for comment from the BBC. Shed lived such a difficult life. But shes not. [CDATA[*/ The court was told of a security assessment that put the risk to Princess Haya and her children as "severe". They go on Princess Haya fled from Dubai to Britain with her children in 2019, saying she was in fear of her life, after discovering Sheikh Mohammed had previously abducted two of his other daughters - Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa - and rendered them back to Dubai against their will. Latifa immediately realised theyd come after us, recalls Tiina. Hamdan bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 24 December 2021). [121], In December 2019 a UK family court ruled that on the balance of probabilities, Sheikh Mohammed had orchestrated the abductions of his daughters Latifa and Shamsa and that he continued to maintain a regime whereby both were deprived of their liberty. She was being dragged off the boat, kicking and screaming, yelling that she was seeking political asylum. 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). Shaikha bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 25 January 2023). Houria Ahmed Lamara, the mother of Princess Latifa, is one of six women who has been married to the Dubai leader. Zoe Grigorakos, like the rest of Sheik's wives, has stayed out of the spotlight. Her son, for example, aged just nine, has been given three expensive cars as he was "accustomed to being given cars as gifts". A hundred people or more lived in his house, including guards and slaves. Its pretty normal over there for a female to be under house arrest for rebelling. There was a hatch in the wall that theyd open to give me food, she says. The powerful film, which Tiina helped her make and which has since been seen by more than four million people, begins, If you are watching this video Either Im dead or Im in a very, very, very bad situation. She goes on to recount what happened to her after her previous escape attempt, and describes her father as the most evil person I have ever met. "The police threaten me that they would take me outside and shoot me if I didn't cooperate with them," she said. I dont expect it to be easy, nothings easy, but I expect it to be the start of a new chapter in my life and one where I have some voice, where I dont have to be silenced.. We later realised they were stun grenades, explains Tiina, and the pair were forced onto the upper deck, where they were met by several commandos pointing machine guns at them. 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. Zoe Grigorakos is well known for being one of Sheikh Mohammed's wives. Sheikha Futtaim bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 22 July 1994). Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born 21 June 2011). Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Dubai ruler had ex-wifes phone hacked - UK court. A figurine from this particular region is the symbol of the Medical Association of Lasithi. Please try again later. This article delves down into her personal life. 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. [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. "Every day, I'm worried about my safety in my life. [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. [134], In October 2021, an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) revealed that over 330 prominent politicians and public officials across the world had ties with offshore companies. [43] There is a blurred line between the assets of the state of Dubai and those of the Al Maktoum ruling family. Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum is the senior wife and consort of Sheikh Mohammed. She didnt even call her home a home. [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. WebWAM. Shes been living with friends in London, without a stable job, trying to campaign for Latifas freedom. [10], Mohammed is the absolute ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE,[11] a position appointed by the president. [53] He announced that the mission would be called Hope after a public vote, as the name would "send a message of optimism to millions of young Arabs,"[54] since "Arab civilisation once played a great role in contributing to human knowledge, and [would] play that role again. Tiina believes that until recently, Princess Haya may have believed the Sheikhs version that Latifa was making up her claims. There are many other women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality, not having the choice to study or work. MORE : Boris Johnson says hes concerned for kidnapped Princess Latifa, MORE : Princess Latifas secret videos filmed in toilet accuse dad of holding her hostage. In a social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. The court ruled that the agents acted "with the express or implied authority" of the sheikh; he denied knowledge of the hacking. Her Highness Sheikha Latifa is now safe in Dubai, it claimed. On 24 January 1972, the exiled former ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi, led an insurrectionist coup against the ruler, Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 06:47. 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. It gave her a sense of freedom, and adrenalin, and a reason to get up in the morning, says Tiina. In the UK, Mohammed's horses have won Group One races including several of the British Classic Races. [66][bettersourceneeded] Mohammed appointed his uncle Ahmed bin Saeed as chairman of the new company. At times, the days on the boat felt really, really long. [82][bettersourceneeded] Becoming an owner in his own right, ten years later he won his first race with Hatta at Brighton. [65], The Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives is a charitable foundation which consolidates the work of some 33 charitable foundations, entities and initiatives which, together, implement more than 1,400 development programs, contributing to the support of more than 130 million people in 116 countries in collaboration with over 280 strategic partners, including governmental institutions, private sector companies, as well as regional and international organizations. 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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. How many more are there that we dont? [93], Godolphin's Cross Counter, ridden by Kerrin McEvoy and trained by Charlie Appleby won the 2018 Melbourne Cup. 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. We used to talk a lot about what wed do after our escape. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum The current ruler of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. But its coming to a point where I have to think about myself, too.. His first, in 1979, was to his first cousin and First Lady of Dubai, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Media reports also asserted that Haya had taken 31 million with her. On 11 February, the Council approved President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's nomination of Sheikh Mohammed for Prime Minister. Sorry, this video isn't available any more. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1981). 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. [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. Sheikh Mohammed and the Dubai Royal Court claim she is safe in the loving care of her family. The olive groves of the Nikolarakis family are found throughout the region of Kalamafka. Open Minds", SMCCU aims to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the UAE. On his Instagram story, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai has said heirlooms given to his former wife would be sent on to her. Hamdan bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 28 October 2018). [19] Allegedly, Shamsa and Latifa were forcibly medicated while held in Dubai under Sheikh Mohammed's orders since 2000 and 2018, respectively. Mohammed hosts the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. In 1996, the Dubai World Cup was inaugurated as the world's richest horserace, drawing the legendary American dirt track horse Cigar to race in Dubai. His racing operations include the ownership of Darley Stables and he is the leading partner in his family's Godolphin Stables. 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. Its about time we looked beyond the faade and glitz and glamour of Dubai, and questioned whats really going on.. Then, a third princess changed the narrative in a case that has made global headlines. According to the laws of Dubai, the ruling family owns all undeveloped land in Dubai, which has allowed the family to prosper from real estate development. Hamad bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 6 June 2012). The combination of dry soil, the climate and the local micro climate here creates the ideal growing conditions for the development of healthy olive trees. [20] She has not been seen in public since. It is now 20 years since Princess Latifa's sister, Shamsa, was last seen in public.Credit: She was imprisoned for eight years after the escape in Dubai, says Tiina. The leaked 11.9 million files revealed that Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth. [34] Sheikh Khalid had been killed in the action, leading to the accession of his brother Sultan as ruler of Sharjah. 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. This natural terrace-like cultivation facilitates the drainage of water as well as exposing each individual tree better to the sun and light. He also drove the construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. [124], In December 2021, Haya was granted full custody of her children, and alimony and support in the amount of US$720 million. Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 2 December 2007). [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. 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