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. 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. Why do the wives and daughters of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed keep trying to escape. 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. On his Instagram story, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. "The police threaten me that they would take me outside and shoot me if I didn't cooperate with them," she said. [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. 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). He said he had no intention of causing harm to the princess. 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. 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. The escape attempt was the focus of a documentary by Australian broadcaster Nine News as well as BBC Newsnight investigation.[105][106]. Its time for women to speak out. 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 social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his Read about our approach to external linking. 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 These are to be secured with a 290m guarantee. He said they needed watertight security to ensure their continued safety in the UK. He also said he has removed the online poem ascribed to him, which the princess perceived as a threat to her life. But then Latifa cried out, No, no, dont say that! [75], In 2005, Mohammed made an offer to pay to separate conjoined twins in India, but the offer was declined for fears the surgery was too risky. In a social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. [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. He Hamdan bin Khaled Al Nahyan (born 25 August 2021). [64], Mohammed's personal corporate portfolio is the Dubai Holding Group, which is involved in a variety of investments. 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Sheikha Futtaim bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 22 July 1994). 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 She was being dragged off the boat, kicking and screaming, yelling that she was seeking political asylum. Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. Campaign group Human Rights Watch has called the UAE hypocritical, and says that any attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable. Its changed my life completely. 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). To read more from Good Weekend magazine, visit our page at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Brisbane Times. WebShe married Sheikh Mohammed in 2004 and is believed to be his sixth wife. In her video, she says even if her escape attempt wasnt successful, she didnt want it to be in vain.. 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. [97] An initiative by Mohammed in 2015 saw Dubai's Metro stations turned into art galleries in the period leading up to Art Dubai 2015. On 11 February, the Council approved President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's nomination of Sheikh Mohammed for Prime Minister. It was mental torture. [41][bettersourceneeded], Mohammed is the absolute monarch of Dubai. Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum (born 20 May 2021). "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. His racing operations include the ownership of Darley Stables and he is the leading partner in his family's Godolphin Stables. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and his estranged wife, Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussain, Princess Haya fled from Dubai to Britain with her children in 2019, saying she was in fear of her life, Sheikh Mohammed, 72, is prime minister of the UAE and a giant figure in the horse-racing world, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. 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. Open Minds", SMCCU aims to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the UAE. [82][bettersourceneeded] Becoming an owner in his own right, ten years later he won his first race with Hatta at Brighton. Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Maktoum (born 25 February 2023). [43] There is a blurred line between the assets of the state of Dubai and those of the Al Maktoum ruling family. 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. She married him shortly after and they had a daughter together. [17][18] According to human rights organizations, there are systematic human rights violations, including the torture and forced disappearance of government critics. They tried to make me do a false confession, saying Id tried to cheat Latifa into escaping. Im feeling positive about the future and Im feeling like its a start of an adventure. 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 Emirates also enforces the law of male guardianship, where women can effectively only work with their husbands permission, must have a lawful excuse if they refuse to have sex with their husband, and must grant full custody of her children to her husband if she wants to divorce him and remarry. Her older sisters story is even more harrowing. Khalifa bin Khaled Al Nahyan (born 10 October 2022). They tied my hands and shouted, Close your eyes! Randa al-Banna, from Lebanon, met the Dubai ruler in 1972 in Beirut when she was just 16. 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 Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (III) (born 30 March 1989). In February 2021 video footage obtained by the BBC shows Sheikha Latifa saying she has been "a hostage" for over a year "with no access to medical help" in "solitary confinement" without access to medical or legal help in a "villa jail" with windows and doors barred shut, and guarded by police. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the newest member of his family. Dubai ruler abducted escaped daughters - UK court, Timeline: Failed escapes of sheikh's daughters, Latifa urges UK to reopen sister's kidnap case, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Pictures show devastation after Greece train disaster. [40] The following day, the Federal National Council selected him as the new vice president of the UAE. [127], In September 2006, Mohammed was accused of encouraging the abduction and enslavement of thousands of boys for use as jockeys in camel races. She stayed silent out of fear of repercussions against herself or the children she later went on to have. Mohammed bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2015). 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). In this respect, Sheikh Mohammed issued Law No. The whereabouts of Shamsa and Latifa remain unknown. It got hotter the closer we got to India, and the boat was full of cockroaches. [94][95], Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin (colloquial) Nabati style. 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 The hotel, constructed from a design by WS Atkins in response to a brief from Mohammed to create "a truly iconic" building, styles itself as "the world's most luxurious hotel". WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, 70, has been married at least six times. Heres everything we know about Sheikh Mohammeds family life. Hamdan bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 24 December 2021). 2023 BBC. 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. Nothing is happening. 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. 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. 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. [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. 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. These produce the highest quality of tasty olives. Mohammed is the United Arab Salama bint Saeed Al Maktoum (born 17 July 2018). They have one daughter: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She went on to produce at least nine winners from twelve foals and is the ancestor of many successful horses. 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. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Maktoum bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2022). That was two years ago, on February 24, 2018, the day Princess Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, tried to escape her life as a Dubai princess, with the help of her best friend, Tiina. 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. She wasnt permitted to study Her dream had been to study medicine, says Tiina and, unlike most of her step-siblings, no plans had been made for her or her sisters to marry, which Tiina believes is due to her and her sister Shamsas previous attempts to flee. Shaikha bint Faisal Al Qassimi (born 29 October 2020). Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. [132] In May, Mohammed, as prime minister of the UAE, issued a decree outlawing and criminalizing the use of anabolic steroids on horses in the UAE. [5], Mohammed was responsible for the launch of Emirates Airline. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 29 December 2009). 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. His sons Rashid, Ahmed, Majid, and Hamdan took the team gold in endurance riding,[90] his niece Latifa took a bronze in show jumping,[91] and his daughter Maitha led the UAE team in taekwondo. Their story doesnt have a happy ending.. And five years after that, he and Hamdan had three studs and 100 horses under training.[83]. This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 06:47. This article delves down into her personal life. Shes like anyone who deserves a chance to be free. We used to talk a lot about what wed do after our escape. Latifa had tried to escape once before, as a teenager, by riding into Oman on horseback. Hamdan bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 28 October 2018). However, the pair divorced in 2019 following a court battle in which she applied for the wardship of their two children. 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. 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. [66][bettersourceneeded] Mohammed appointed his uncle Ahmed bin Saeed as chairman of the new company. I hope Latifas story sparks a new movement. Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 28 July 2018). There are many other women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality, not having the choice to study or work. Wam. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. Princess Latifa, daughter of Dubais billionaire ruler, fled her gilded cage two years ago. They go on We were scared, hugging each other. Hind bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 24 November 2020). It gave her a sense of freedom, and adrenalin, and a reason to get up in the morning, says Tiina. But that was just a distraction from her reality. She was born on February 12, 1962, and the couple were married in April 1979. 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. She was given no fresh clothes, toothbrush or anything to wash with.. 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. He is married to Sheikha Madiyah bint Dalmook Al Maktoum. First Shamsa, then Latifa, and now Randa, says David Haigh. This was, said the judge, a legitimate criticism. Hamad bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 6 June 2012). She was able to divorce him but says that her punishment was not being able to see her daughter Manal, now in her 40s. Its pretty normal over there for a female to be under house arrest for rebelling. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 26 June 1989). Its sad. Aisha bint Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 1 November 2011). These included ballet shoes given to her by the world famous dancers Dame Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. [70], On 29 October 1999, Mohammed announced Dubai Internet City, a technology hub and free trade zone. WebWAM. She left a video to prove it", "Ex-spy: Daughter of Dubai ruler missing since escape attempt", "Call for clarity on Dubai missing princess", "Sheikha Latifa: Mary Robinson 'backed Dubai version of events', "UAE princess's relative paid for Mary Robinson's flight to see her in Dubai", "Robinson 'had nothing to do' with press ban on her speech", "Mary Robinson labelled a 'willing pawn' over visit with UAE princess", "Mary Robinson says she feels 'horribly tricked' by the family of Dubai's Princess Latifa", "Princess Latifa: 'Hostage' ordeal of Dubai ruler's daughter revealed", "In Videos, Dubai Princess Says She Is a 'Hostage', "A princess raced to escape Dubai's powerful ruler. He also drove the construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. It was pitch black with the red lights of the laser sights pointed at different parts of our bodies. Shes been living with friends in London, without a stable job, trying to campaign for Latifas freedom. 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. [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. [124], In December 2021, Haya was granted full custody of her children, and alimony and support in the amount of US$720 million. Having attended school in the United Kingdom, he became part of the everyday running of the country. 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. [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. Captured by commandos off Indias coastline, she hasnt been seen since. Mohammed bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born 4 December 2007). 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. They threatened to shoot my brain out if I spoke. Sir Andrew explained that a substantial element in the extreme concern (Princess Haya) has for the future well-being of her children arises from her belief that Shamsa and Latifa have been and are deprived of their liberty on an open-ended basis. Dubai bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2015). But after being captured at the border, she was imprisoned for three-and-a-half years, during which time she alleges she was tortured. The whole situation was so unreal. Ahmed bin Suhail Al Maktoum (born 1 December 2020). [10], Mohammed is the absolute ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE,[11] a position appointed by the president. 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. [44][45] He also formed the UAE Gender Balance Council in 2015. Jumeirah's international expansion, driven after it became part of Dubai Holding in 2004,[69] encompasses 22 hotels in ten countries. We were downstairs hiding in the bathroom. Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (II) (born 11 January 1992). [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. It has been reported that she repeatedly texted Sheikh Mohammed, begging him to release Latifa. [29], On Mohammed's return from military training to Dubai, his father appointed him as the head of the Dubai Police Force and the Dubai Defence Force (which later became a part of the Union Defence Force) when he was only 20 years old. Maitha bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 17 May 2017). In late 1981, Mohammed purchased Gainsborough Stud at Woolton Hill, near Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The company is owned by the government of Dubai. [21][22], Mohammed is an equestrian and is the founder of the Maktoum family-owned Godolphin stable and the owner of Darley, a thoroughbred breeding operation, operational in six countries. Tiina was released after a video that Latifa had made prior to the escape went up on YouTube, and it was made public that shed tried to leave the country with her. In 1966, with his cousin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, he attended the Bell Educational Trust's English Language School in the United Kingdom. She made several payments to four of these staff, some of which came from her children's bank accounts. Houria Ahmed Lamara is Princess Latifas mother and one of Sheikh Mohammeds six wives. ", "A Princess Vanishes. 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. Sheikh Mohammed said he had no hacked material in his possession and no surveillance had been undertaken with his express or implied authority. The court was told of a security assessment that put the risk to Princess Haya and her children as "severe". 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. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 7 February 1987). She and Latifa used to be really close, but when she was released, she was never the same. 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