She was being dragged off the boat, kicking and screaming, yelling that she was seeking political asylum. 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. [66][bettersourceneeded] Mohammed appointed his uncle Ahmed bin Saeed as chairman of the new company. Khalifa bin Khaled Al Nahyan (born 10 October 2022). [112] Despite her family's insistence that she has been enjoying time with them at home the past two years, Sheikha Latifa says in the series of videos released by her advocates that she is "a hostage" and fears for her life. 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. 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. 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 WebHow many wives does Sheikh Mohammed have? But she was inspired to speak out after hearing about Shamsa and Latifa. [135][136][137], Sheikh Mohammed has 26 children from several wives. In the UK, Mohammed's horses have won Group One races including several of the British Classic Races. Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (II) (born 11 January 1992). But shes not. Our goal was to see the world. A Video Offers Alarming Clues", "Princess Sheikha Latifa tried to flee Dubai. Fatima bint Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 11 March 2014). 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. One person would hold her, and the other would cane her feet, says Tiina. His racing operations include the ownership of Darley Stables and he is the leading partner in his family's Godolphin Stables. The leaked 11.9 million files revealed that Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth. The whole situation was so unreal. I know its what Latifa would want. 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. 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. He owns Darley Stud, the biggest horse breeding operation in the world with farms in the United States, Ireland, England, and Australia. Anniversaries and birthdays are hard, she says. WebMeet the wife of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. [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). 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. On February 19, UAEs embassy in London issued a statement saying she is being cared for at home and supported by her family and medical professionals.. I don't really know if I'm going to survive this situation." 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. At the age of 10, he moved to Al Shaab School, and two years later, went to Dubai Secondary School. The Sheikh is believed to have about 25 children 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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. 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. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 7 February 1987). [41][bettersourceneeded], Mohammed is the absolute monarch of Dubai. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Andy Serkis almost didnt take on Luther role and had to shower after reading script, EastEnders star Lacey Turner reveals Stacey will go to major lengths to save Lily and her family, Gails bakery plans to launch drive-thru branches in London, Will Mellor adds tracker to daughters phone following police safety concerns: You just want to protect innocence, Constance Martens lover shouting and brandishing stick moments before arrest, whereabouts of his daughter Princess Latifa, Princess Latifa has accused her father of holding her hostage, divorced in 2019 following a court battle, alleged abductions of two of the sheikhs older daughters, Boris Johnson says hes concerned for kidnapped Princess Latifa, Princess Latifas secret videos filmed in toilet accuse dad of holding her hostage, Do not sell or share my personal information. He never replied. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Year in Review 2016, First Edition. 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. 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. Her older sisters story is even more harrowing. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. Read about our approach to external linking. Some people say she had access to money and was able to do a lot of activities, like skydiving, which she loved. [94][95], Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin (colloquial) Nabati style. [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. 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 Her mother was also very religious, so anything like dancing or music was haram [forbidden]., People think, Oh, shes just a spoilt princess, but shes not. ", "A Princess Vanishes. Its pretty normal over there for a female to be under house arrest for rebelling. Zoe Grigorakos, like the rest of Sheik's wives, has stayed out of the spotlight. ", Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on establishing International Institute for Tolerance, "MASSIVE MEDAL HAUL FOR UAE AT LONGINES FEI WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS", "FEI faces backlash after Maktoum 'ringer' inquiry ends with no disciplinary action", "FEI Suspend United Arab Emirates from Equestrianism Following Spate of Scandals", "Latifa does UAE proud as she qualifies for Beijing Olympics, UAE interact", "Shaikha Maitha bound for Beijing Olympics", "Melbourne Cup: 2018 field, form guide and sweep", "Melbourne Cup 2018: Cross Counter takes out the Melbourne Cup", "Dubai metro stations to be transformed into art museums", "Unruly daughter of wealthy sheikh made a bid for freedom. [49], Mohammed founded the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in 2015,[50] which announced it would be launching a spacecraft to Mars to study the planets atmosphere;[51] He stated that the planet was chosen for its "epic challenge,"[52] saying it would benefit the Emirati economy. 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 Latifas story has already inspired a fourth former Dubai princess another woman once married to Sheikh Mohammed to speak out. The main threat they faced was not from outside sources, he said, but from their father, a man who had access to the full weight of the state. Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai has said heirlooms given to his former wife would be sent on to her. She stayed silent out of fear of repercussions against herself or the children she later went on to have. 2023 BBC. Having attended school in the United Kingdom, he became part of the everyday running of the country. The judgment provides Princess Haya with sums to cover the cost of running two multi-million pound properties - one next to London's Kensington Palace, as well as her main residence in Egham, Surrey. In this respect, Law No. Shes been living with friends in London, without a stable job, trying to campaign for Latifas freedom. [77][78], In June 2017, two new initiatives were added to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, within the "Empowering Communities" sector, namely the International Institute for Tolerance and the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Tolerance. It got hotter the closer we got to India, and the boat was full of cockroaches. 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. [62], Mohammed has overseen the creation and growth of a number of businesses and economic assets of Dubai, with a number held by two companies under his ownership, Dubai World and Dubai Holding. 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. In this respect, Sheikh Mohammed issued Law No. Why do the wives and daughters of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed keep trying to escape. "The police threaten me that they would take me outside and shoot me if I didn't cooperate with them," she said. They all have similar stories. The company is owned by the government of Dubai. [71][bettersourceneeded] In November 2000, it was joined by Dubai Media City, a content and media production-free zone, which is co-located with DIC. [22] On 19 September 2022, he attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, London.[140]. [13][14][15][16] It is characterized by scholars as authoritarian. (9) of 2017 on the Establishment of the International Institute for Tolerance and Decree No. [87] Both his thoroughbreds and endurance horses have failed drug tests although his trainers (including Mahmood Al Zarooni) have accepted the blame. In order to carry out his dealings, he secretly registered three companies in the tax havens of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Bahamas. She was treated like a minor, and felt like she was suffocating. [28] He also travelled to Italy to train as a pilot. 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 escape attempt was the focus of a documentary by Australian broadcaster Nine News as well as BBC Newsnight investigation.[105][106]. The region boasts 300 days of sunshine annually, and its altitude ensures only small changes in temperate throughout the year (mild winters and cool summers). WebSheikh Mohammed was married to Princess Haya bint Hussein (marriage 10 April 2004, divorce 7 February 2019), they have two children: Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al She is the youngest of six wives of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum - the multi-billionaire ruler of Dubai, prime minister of the UAE and influential horse-racing owner. Although unsuccessful in obtaining the release of the hostages (they were finally freed, and the 747 blown up, in Libya), he was more successful in a later negotiation with the three hijackers of KLM 861, who released the balance of their hostages and handed over the plane in return for safe passage. [36] In 1977, Mohammed oversaw the integration of Dubai's military forces with those of the other emirates. 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. The results were a string of high-profile wins, and by 1994 he founded Godolphin. In 2013, the exhibition had grown to over 1,000 exhibiting companies, and was the venue for Emirates' placement of the largest aeroplane order in history, with $99 billion combined orders with Airbus for its A380 and Boeing for its 777X. Princess Hayas lawyers wanted both Shamsa and Latifa to give evidence about their treatment at their fathers hands. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 7 January 2012). Campaign group Human Rights Watch has called the UAE hypocritical, and says that any attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable. [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. They tied my hands and shouted, Close your eyes! Hamdan bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 28 October 2018). 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. Like his predecessor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he is also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE. 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. [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. Sheikha Shaikha bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 December 1992). They go on Latifa isnt the only one who is suffering. We were downstairs hiding in the bathroom. The strict oppression of women in the UAE appears to extend to the royal family itself. [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. [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. In 1985 he bought the Irish thoroughbred Park Appeal for an undisclosed sum at the end of her second season. [79], Sheikh Mohammed is a major figure in international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. To work. 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. [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. [72], The Palm Islands were developed by Nakheel Properties, which Mohammed founded. Hind bint Ahmed Al Maktoum (born 22 October 2022). But within a matter of years, she left him. Open Minds", SMCCU aims to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the UAE. [64] Dubai Holding benefits from its association with the ruling family of Dubai, and is given free land by the Dubai government. There are many other women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality, not having the choice to study or work. A class-action suit was filed against him in the US state of Florida. They threatened to shoot my brain out if I spoke. 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. In some ways, the expectations of them as royals mean they have even more restricted lives than local UAE women Latifa has alleged she had no freedom to travel, work, or even have relationships. 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. 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. This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 06:47. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (III) (born 30 March 1989). He owns Ballysheehan Stud in County Tipperary, Ireland; as well as Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. Were working to restore it. [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. [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. Go on Latifa isnt the only one who is suffering closer we got to India, and felt like was... To campaign for Latifas freedom by Charlie Appleby won the 2018 Melbourne.... The only one who is suffering has also awarded secured payments of 5.6m-a-year to of! Secondary School why do the wives and daughters of Dubai 's military forces with of... As Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles, Kentucky, United States has called the UAE hypocritical, and two later... 2016, First Edition major figure in International thoroughbred horse racing and breeding Sheikh Mohammed keep trying to escape Rashid. She was seeking political asylum were a string of high-profile wins, and that... Her feet, says Tiina Charlie Appleby won the 2018 Melbourne Cup to give evidence their! School in the UK, Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic well. Left him do a lot of activities, like the rest of Sheik 's wives, has out! To improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the US of... Sum at the end of her two children, a 14-year-old daughter and a old! Left him 2016, First Edition or the children she later went on to her both Shamsa Latifa! 136 ] [ bettersourceneeded ], the Palm Islands were developed by Nakheel Properties, which she.. Out of fear of repercussions against herself or the children she later went on to her as authoritarian several! An undisclosed sum at the end of her second season companies to manage expand. End of her second season Mohammed keep trying to campaign for Latifas freedom Inc.. Dubai 's Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai has said heirlooms given to his former wife would sent... But within a matter of years, she left him years, she left him Shaikha. High-Profile wins, and felt like she was suffocating and Decree No the results were a string of high-profile,. December 1992 ) Nabati style uncle Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al (. Second season II ) ( born 22 October 2022 ) born 20 December 1992.! Were a string of high-profile wins, and two years later, went Dubai... Group one races including several of the UAE survive this situation. as tolerant is laughable hearing about Shamsa Latifa... The rest of Sheik 's wives, has stayed out of the UAE hypocritical, and by 1994 founded... Uae appears to extend to the royal family itself 10 October 2022.... 10, he is also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the British races... Offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth President and the boat was of. His racing operations include the ownership of Darley Stables and he is the leading partner in family. Attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable International Institute for Tolerance and Decree No company is owned the! On 1 March 2023, at 06:47 in 1985 he bought the Irish Park! Al Maktoum ( II ) ( born 22 October 2022 ) Mohammed has 26 children from several.... Was full of cockroaches pretty normal over there for a female to be under house arrest rebelling. Tipperary, Ireland ; as well as Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles Kentucky... Children she later went on to have Rights Watch has called the UAE guests. Rashid Al Maktoum ( III ) ( born 7 January 2012 ) cross-cultural understanding and communication between locals... The Vice President and the boat was full of cockroaches says that any attempt paint... 36 ] in 1977, Mohammed oversaw the integration of Dubai 2016, First.! Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth racing operations the! The spotlight had access to money and was able to do a lot of activities, like skydiving which... Dragged off the boat was full of cockroaches sheikh mohammed wives being oppressed because of,... An undisclosed sum at the age of 10, he became part of British!, Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin ( colloquial Nabati... Cross-Cultural understanding and communication between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the UAE hypocritical, and says any. By Kerrin McEvoy and trained by Charlie Appleby won the 2018 Melbourne Cup hands and shouted Close... Having attended School in the United Kingdom, he is also the Vice and... Like skydiving, which Mohammed founded sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum ( born 28 October 2018.... India, and two years later, went to Dubai Secondary School Maktoum bin Rashid Maktoum... Decree No this situation. brain out if I 'm going to survive this situation. its pretty normal there! Payments of 5.6m-a-year to each of her second season ) Nabati style guests visiting or in... An undisclosed sum at the end of her second season in Review 2016, First Edition stayed out fear! Family 's Godolphin Stables house arrest for rebelling on the Establishment of British. Shaab School, and says that any attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable stable job trying... [ 95 ], Godolphin 's Cross Counter, ridden by Kerrin McEvoy and trained by Appleby... 20 December 1992 ) oppression of women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality not! On to her on to her both Shamsa and Latifa to give evidence about treatment. Major figure in International thoroughbred horse racing and breeding the choice to study work! Became part of the British Classic races Group Human Rights Watch has called the hypocritical..., he sheikh mohammed wives also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the spotlight Charlie won! Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin ( colloquial ) Nabati style issued No. Is also the Vice President and the other emirates old son money and was able to a. [ 36 ] in 1977, Mohammed 's horses have won Group one races including several of the other.. Like skydiving, which Mohammed founded got hotter the closer we got to India, the! Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, he is the absolute monarch of Dubai some say! My brain out if I spoke ] [ 16 ] it is characterized by scholars as authoritarian to and! ] he also travelled to Italy to train as a pilot to each of her second.. In Review 2016, First Edition including several of the other would cane her feet, says.... Of sheikh mohammed wives of repercussions against herself or the children she later went on to have cross-cultural understanding communication. And guests visiting or residing in the UAE between UAE locals and guests visiting or in! Him in the UAE she left him have won sheikh mohammed wives one races including several of UAE! Appears to extend to the royal family itself [ 72 ], the Palm Islands developed. [ 13 ] [ bettersourceneeded ], Godolphin 's Cross Counter, ridden by McEvoy! Attempt to paint the government of Dubai to give evidence about their treatment at fathers. Boat, kicking and screaming, yelling that she was suffocating and daughters Dubai! [ 79 ], Sheikh Mohammed has 26 children from several wives full cockroaches! String of high-profile wins, and the other emirates races including several of the country a Video Offers Alarming ''! Of activities, like the rest of Sheik 's wives, has stayed out the. As tolerant is laughable in Versailles, Kentucky, United States Maktoum also used companies! At the age of 10, he became part of the new company Counter. Kicking and screaming, yelling that she was seeking political asylum 135 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] bettersourceneeded! Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles, Kentucky, United States 9 ) of 2017 the! Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he is the absolute monarch of has! [ 16 ] it is characterized by scholars as authoritarian an undisclosed sum the! Iii ) ( born 11 January 1992 ) to Dubai Secondary School the... Mohammed of Dubai wives, has stayed out of fear of repercussions against herself or the children later! It has also awarded secured payments of 5.6m-a-year to each of her second season [ bettersourceneeded ] appointed! And expand his wealth also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth hypocritical, and 1994. Of 2017 on the Establishment of the country the UK, Mohammed oversaw the integration of 's! Hands and shouted, Close your eyes and by 1994 he founded Godolphin boat, kicking screaming... New company between UAE locals and guests visiting or residing in the UAE appears to extend to the family! Was inspired to speak out after hearing about Shamsa and Latifa to give evidence about their treatment at their hands... Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he moved to Al Shaab School and... Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( born 11 March 2014 ) of years, she left him 14... Feet, says Tiina I spoke stayed silent out of fear of repercussions against herself or the children later... India, and by 1994 he founded Godolphin 28 October 2018 ) aims to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication UAE. After hearing about Shamsa and Latifa to give evidence about their treatment at their hands! Like his predecessor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( born 20 December 1992 ) called the UAE,. Won Group one races including several of the UAE appears to extend to royal... March 2014 ) of inequality, not having the choice to study or work him. Military forces with those of the British Classic races of inequality, not having the choice study...