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. [98], The sheikh established the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards in March 2009 to honour individuals and organisations who have contributed towards arts development in Dubai. Ahmed bin Suhail Al Maktoum (born 1 December 2020). The judge subsequently awarded funds to cover the running costs of armoured vehicles for transporting the family. [19] Allegedly, Shamsa and Latifa were forcibly medicated while held in Dubai under Sheikh Mohammed's orders since 2000 and 2018, respectively. I hope Latifas story sparks a new movement. Amongst them were 35 current and former world leaders. To study. [72], The Palm Islands were developed by Nakheel Properties, which Mohammed founded. This article delves down into her personal life. He owns Ballysheehan Stud in County Tipperary, Ireland; as well as Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. [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. Hind bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 24 November 2020). The court ordered Sheikh Mohammed to make a lump-sum payment of 251.5 million, about $330 million, to Princess Haya, who was the most visible of the sheikhs reported six wives. [5] He oversaw the growth of Dubai into a global city,[6][7] as well as the launch of a number of government-owned enterprises including Emirates Airline, DP World, and the Jumeirah Group. 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. She first met Latifa in 2010, after being hired as her capoeira (a Brazilian martial art) instructor. If Haya talks about her reasons for leaving, it gives her leverage to help Latifa., David Haigh, a human-rights lawyer who helped Tiina create the #FreeLatifa campaign, adds, Weve spent a lot of time helping Haya and her legal team. The child's name was revealed to be Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. [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. She also claims she is the only woman in Jordan licensed to drive heavy trucks. These produce the highest quality of tasty olives. Mohammed is the United Arab 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). Its a start of me claiming my life, my freedom, freedom of choice. [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. [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. [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. Edited version of a story first published in The Telegraph Magazine, London. [42] The government is described as autocratic, as there are no democratic institutions, and internal dissent is prohibited. A further $75 million in facilities and materials was provided, but Emirates has always maintained that it has received no further subsidies throughout the company's meteoric growth to become one of the world's leading airlines. She stayed silent out of fear of repercussions against herself or the children she later went on to have. [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. 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WebHow many wives does Sheikh Mohammed have? They were married on 26 April 1979 and she is the mother of 12 of her husbands children, including his heir apparent Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. [I was] in a cell, which was freezing cold with the fluorescent lights always on. [125] In 2022, the court mandated no direct contact between Mohammed and the children, and no input by him into decision-making about the children's lives. The results were a string of high-profile wins, and by 1994 he founded Godolphin. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1981). [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. [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. The governments of Dubai and the UAE have not responded to requests for comment from the BBC. But it did take years for her to trust me fully and open up. [67][bettersourceneeded], The Burj Al Arab was inaugurated in December 1999. The launch of DIC came with assurances from Mohammed regarding media freedoms. Khalid bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 15 February 2022). Ill never give up hope. 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. [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. 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. For us, this is a huge step. [107] A spokeswoman for The Mary Robinson Foundation Climate Justice confirmed that Robinson was approached by Mohammed's wife Princess Haya bint Hussein, an old friend of Robinson's, and was requested to go to Dubai by Princess Haya and that Haya paid the fare, less than two weeks after the BBC ran a documentary detailing Sheikha Latifa's failed escape attempt in March. 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]. It was like she was a prisoner in a gilded cage, with no freedom., Sheikh Mohammed with Queen Elizabeth II in Abu Dhabi; he is an acquaintance of the British monarch and owns a racing stable and an estate in the UK.Credit:Getty Images. (24) of 2006 Establishing the Dubai Establishment for Women Development", "Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is the Gold Sponsor of the 4th Arab Women Leadership Forum", "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid forms Gender Balance Council to empower women", "UAE Cabinet approves peace deal with Israel", "UAE swears in country's first ambassador to Israel - Dubai media office", "Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre established", "The facts on Hope: The UAE's Mars mission 'Al-Amal' | DW | 09.02.2021", "U.A.E. 2023 BBC. These are to be secured with a 290m guarantee. His junior wife is Princess Shaikha bint Hamdan Al Maktoum (born 20 May 2021). Mohammed hosts the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Sheema bint Nasser Al Khalifa (born 16 July 2010). Yet behind his public image as a progressive ruler of a forward-thinking country lies a more controversial side. 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 [17][18] According to human rights organizations, there are systematic human rights violations, including the torture and forced disappearance of government critics. Zoe Grigorakos is well known for being one of Sheikh Mohammed's wives. 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. Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 28 July 2018). 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. [CDATA[*/ These included ballet shoes given to her by the world famous dancers Dame Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. He never replied. READ MORE: Royal [44][45] He also formed the UAE Gender Balance Council in 2015. [63], Mohammed established Dubai World by decree,[64] leading to the company's launch on 2 July 2006, as a holding company consolidating a number of assets including logistics company, DP World, property developer Nakheel Properties, and investment company Istithmar World. WebThe ruling is expected to be the final major decision in the case between Sheikh Mohammed, 72, and his sixth wife Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, 47. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Year in Review 2016, First Edition. It is now 20 years since Shamsa was last seen in public. [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. 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. [26], From the age of four, Mohammed was privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic Studies. But what happened next? 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. [36] In 1977, Mohammed oversaw the integration of Dubai's military forces with those of the other emirates. 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The Telegraph commented that a "PR campaign is already underway, with Sheikh Mohammed again cast as a victim of employee malpractice". Web2004 - Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai and vice president of the United Arab Emirates, marries Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, half sister of Jordanian King Abdullah. Were working to restore it. Maitha bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 17 May 2017). It was pitch black with the red lights of the laser sights pointed at different parts of our bodies. The leaked 11.9 million files revealed that Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth. However, the pair divorced in 2019 following a court battle in which she applied for the wardship of their two children. "Every day, I'm worried about my safety in my life. 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. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum The current ruler of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 2 December 2007). 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. He also drove the construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. I don't really know if I'm going to survive this situation." I wanted to show her my favourite country, Nepal, and she was desperate to go to Hawaii. 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. 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. Im obviously hoping this unfinished case will have an impact. A hundred people or more lived in his house, including guards and slaves. 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. By 1992, Mohammed had started 'wintering' his horses in Dubai, frequently against the advice of trainers and pundits in the UK. At 32, it was the first time Latifa had ever been in the front seat of a car, having always had a driver and travelled in the back. She fled the Latifas story has already inspired a fourth former Dubai princess another woman once married to Sheikh Mohammed to speak out. 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. 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. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the newest member of his family. [20] She has not been seen in public since. We used to talk a lot about what wed do after our escape. Shaikha bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 25 January 2023). In 2008, he bought the Woodlands Stud empire for more than $460 million. Its something that she and Latifa discussed doing together after their escape, and something Latifa touched on herself in her video. 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. [66][bettersourceneeded] Mohammed appointed his uncle Ahmed bin Saeed as chairman of the new company. In this respect, Law No. Fatima bint Mansour Al Nahyan (born 9 June 2006). [2] He is the third son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Fatima bint Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 11 March 2014). Then, a third princess changed the narrative in a case that has made global headlines. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Mohammed delivered Saqr to Sheikh Zayed, who put him under house arrest in Al Ain. [86], At the age of 63, Mohammed won the 2012 World Endurance Championship over a 160km course. Tiina now hopes that Latifas story will move other Arab women to speak up about the way they are treated. [12] The government is autocratic, as there are no democratic institutions, and internal dissent is prohibited. Operating under the motto "Open Doors. [89], In the 15th Asian Games in 2006, Mohammed's son Rashid took the individual gold in endurance riding. Latifa immediately realised theyd come after us, recalls Tiina. They threatened to shoot my brain out if I spoke. Latifa always wanted to help her, though. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 7 February 1987). 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. 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. [133], In October 2013, Mohammed faced another scandal in the venue of horseracing, with reports of potentially toxic and dangerous steroids, anaesthetics, and anti-inflammatory drugs being shipped into the UAE, mislabeled as "horse tack". In 2007, he issued a decree banning the imprisonment of journalists following an incident in which local journalists were accused of libel and sentenced to jail terms. 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. 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H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid bin Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2022present). [94][95], Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin (colloquial) Nabati style. She was being dragged off the boat, kicking and screaming, yelling that she was seeking political asylum. Salama bint Saeed Al Maktoum (born 17 July 2018). How many more are there that we dont? Cultivation takes place at multiple levels due to the sloping terrain. 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. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 29 December 2009). Some of these are held by Dubai Holding. Our goal was to see the world. 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. She has a child with her husband and was born in February 1994. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. 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). Land which is owned by him is managed as an asset of the state. 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. [34] Sheikh Khalid had been killed in the action, leading to the accession of his brother Sultan as ruler of Sharjah. 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 [126] UNICEF endorsed the UAE's efforts and expressed the hopes that "the UAE's programme will serve as a model to other countries in the region, as a means of ending all forms of exploitation of children". Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Latifas father and ruler of Dubai.Credit:AFP, When we got in the car on the day of our escape, I turned to Latifa and said, Were like Thelma and Louise, says Tiina Jauhiainen, with a small smile at the bittersweet memory. To work. Tiina believes that until recently, Princess Haya may have believed the Sheikhs version that Latifa was making up her claims. [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. One person would hold her, and the other would cane her feet, says Tiina. Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (II) (born 11 January 1992). 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. 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. A figurine from this particular region is the symbol of the Medical Association of Lasithi. Here is a look at the life of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the alleged 9/11 co-conspirators.. Helping Shamsa was one of her motivations to leave in 2018, because you cant help someone else until you help yourself.. Please try again later. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, 70, has been married at least six times. In the divorce judgment, Mr Justice Moor, decided that, given earlier rulings, the princess and her two children were particularly vulnerable. Hind bint Ahmed Al Maktoum (born 22 October 2022). WebWAM. [13][14][15][16] It is characterized by scholars as authoritarian. 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. WAM. A Video Offers Alarming Clues", "Princess Sheikha Latifa tried to flee Dubai. Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1988). They tried to make me do a false confession, saying Id tried to cheat Latifa into escaping. 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. Rashid bin Mansoor Al Nahyan (born 22 March 2017). Mohammed has overseen the development of certain projects in Dubai including the creation of a technology park, a free economic zone, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City,[8] the Dubai International Finance Centre, the Palm Islands[9] and the Burj Al Arab hotel. Shes one of those women. 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. Partly owned by the Dubai Holding, in which Sheikh Mohammed owns major shares, Axiom Limited used the three companies to expand its core business. Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Maktoum (born 25 February 2023). In a social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his [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. Bint Faisal Al Qassimi ( born 16 July 2010 ) Properties, which was freezing cold the... 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