Mahra Al Maktoum
| Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | |
|---|---|
| Sheikha | |
| Born | 26 February 1994 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates |
| Spouse |
Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum
(m. 2023; div. 2024) |
| House | Al Falasi |
| Father | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Mother | Zoe Grigorakos |
Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: مهرة بنت محمد بن راشد ال مكتوم; born 26 February 1994)[1] is an Emirati princess and member of the Dubai ruling family as the daughter of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. She is interested in equestrianism, and is actively involved in charitable work and supporting humanitarian causes.[2][3]
Early and personal life
[edit]Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born on February 26, 1994, as the only child from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's marriage to Zoe Grigorakos. She has Greek ancestry from her mother,[4][5] and is part of the Al Falasi house. She graduated university in 2023 with a degree in international relations.[6]
Sheikha Mahra legally married Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, an Emirati businessman, in April 2023, and had a wedding ceremony in May.[7] The couple have a daughter, born in May 2024.[8] Sheikha Mahra announced her divorce in July 2024, by invoking the controversial practice of triple talaq, where a man divorces his wife by saying "I divorce you" three times, a practice that is not customarily performed by women against their husbands.[9][10] She would later thank her father, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for his support during the divorce.[11]
Career
[edit]In September 2024, Sheikha Mahra announced the launch of a perfume brand, Mahra M1. The first launch of the brand was called Divorce, inspired by her own divorce.[11][12]
Charity work
[edit]Sheikha Mahra was the key royal family ambassador during her visit to the Community Development Authority of the Government of Dubai in 2021.[2] In October and November 2023, she visited the Rashid Centre for People of Determination and donated toys.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sheikha Mahra Just Revealed the Gender of Her First Baby at Her Birthday Celebration". Vogue Arabia. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b "UAE royal wedding: Who is Dubai's Sheikha Mahra?". Arabian Business. 27 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "A Gallant Equestrian: Sheikha Mahra Shows Her Affinity For Horse Riding". Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Who Is Sheikha Mahra's Mother Zoe Grigorakos?". Harper's Bazaar. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "HH Sheikha Mahra On Morals, Marriage, And Impending Motherhood". Harper's Bazaar. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Sheikh Mohammed's Daughter, Sheikha Mahra, Graduates University". Harper's Bazaar. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "UAE Royal Wedding: Who Is Dubai's Sheikha Mahra's New Husband?". Grazia Magazine. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Dubai royal Sheikha Mahra announces birth of baby girl named after her". Khaleej Times. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Dubai princess's Instagram account announces divorce with royal husband". CNN. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce". BBC. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Everything to Know About HH Sheikha Mahra's New Perfume Named 'Divorce'". Vogue Arabia. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Dubai's Sheikha Mahra launches $272 a bottle 'Divorce' perfume". Arabian Business. 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "HH Sheikha Mahra Visits The Rashid Centre For People Of Determination". Harper's Bazaar. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "In Pictures: How Sheikha Mahra of Dubai is Celebrating The UAE's Union Day". Harper's Bazaar. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.