[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. Helping Shamsa was one of her motivations to leave in 2018, because you cant help someone else until you help yourself.. I wish Id said something, but I was paralysed. 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. The exact figure is not known but Sheikh Mohammed is thought to have at least 30 children from his different wives. These are to be secured with a 290m guarantee. 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The escape was the result of a seven-year plan that involved driving into Oman, taking a dinghy into international waters, and boarding a yacht to Sri Lanka, from where Latifa hoped to fly to the United States and claim political asylum. I don't really know if I'm going to survive this situation." The image shared on (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. The judgment referred to the hacking as "serial breaches of (UK) domestic criminal law", "in violation of fundamental common law and ECHR rights", "interference with the process of this court and the mother's access to justice" and "abuse of power" by a head of state. Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (I) (born 11 August 1987). Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1981). Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born 21 June 2011). 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. 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. [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. 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. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. [44][45] He also formed the UAE Gender Balance Council in 2015. [17][18] According to human rights organizations, there are systematic human rights violations, including the torture and forced disappearance of government critics. [20] She has not been seen in public since. ", 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. She didnt want to stay at home. [86], At the age of 63, Mohammed won the 2012 World Endurance Championship over a 160km course. People think, Oh, shes just a spoilt princess, says Tiina. [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. "[113][114], In 2021, investigative reporting into the Pegasus spyware found that Latifa's name was added to a list of names that were potential targets of the spyware just days before she was seized by Sheikh Mohammed's commandos on a yacht in an attempt to flee. 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 High Court judge said he had done his best to reach a reasonable conclusion, given "the exceptional wealth and remarkable standard of living enjoyed by these children during the marriage". [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. He is married to Sheikha Madiyah bint Dalmook Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 7 February 1987). 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. Princess Haya bint Hussein became the second official wife of the ruler of Sheikh Mohammed and is a graduate of the University of Oxford. [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. At the time, Princess Haya asked the most senior family judge in England and Wales, Sir Andrew McFarlane, to look into the alleged abductions of two of the sheikhs older daughters, Shamsa and Latifa. 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Ahmed bin Suhail Al Maktoum (born 1 December 2020). Her son, for example, aged just nine, has been given three expensive cars as he was "accustomed to being given cars as gifts". 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. [40] The following day, the Federal National Council selected him as the new vice president of the UAE. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the newest member of his family. I was pushed to the floor, in a pool of blood [several crew members had been injured]. WAM. [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. Captured by commandos off Indias coastline, she hasnt been seen since. [5] There is a blurred line between the assets of the government of Dubai and those of the ruling Al Maktoum family. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 18 November 2003). Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the newest member of his family. Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum split up in 2019 after he learned she was having an 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. It was mental torture. 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[10], Mohammed is the absolute ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE,[11] a position appointed by the president. Theres only so much you can do when youre trapped in a country and trapped by all these restrictions, says Latifa in the film. 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]. Mohammed stated that he was "appalled and angered" by the case and announced that the stable would be locked down while drug tests were carried out on all horses under Al Zarooni's care. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cases of people, including foreigners, being imprisoned and allegedly badly treated at the hands of the countrys security services. She has a child with her husband and was born in February 1994. She was born in Finland, where her parents have a flower business, and went to university in London, before moving to Dubai in 2001. Having attended school in the United Kingdom, he became part of the everyday running of the country. 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 Edited version of a story first published in The Telegraph Magazine, London. 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. To study. Princess Latifa has accused her father of holding her hostage in secret videos sent to friends in solitary confinement from the bathroom of a villa with barred windows and police guards. Jumeirah's international expansion, driven after it became part of Dubai Holding in 2004,[69] encompasses 22 hotels in ten countries. [73][bettersourceneeded], The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (previously the Dubai School of Government) is an academic and research institution in the area of public policy and administration. 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. 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. Partly owned by the Dubai Holding, in which Sheikh Mohammed owns major shares, Axiom Limited used the three companies to expand its core business. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 7 January 2012). For us, this is a huge step. She and Latifa used to be really close, but when she was released, she was never the same. Operating under the motto "Open Doors. The leaked 11.9 million files revealed that Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth. This natural terrace-like cultivation facilitates the drainage of water as well as exposing each individual tree better to the sun and light. The judge subsequently awarded funds to cover the running costs of armoured vehicles for transporting the family. [5] During Mohammed's rule, Dubai has seen enormous population growth, causing a real estate boom in Dubai. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum is his Rape victims are also often ostracised for going public. We were downstairs hiding in the bathroom. These included ballet shoes given to her by the world famous dancers Dame Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. [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. I wanted to show her my favourite country, Nepal, and she was desperate to go to Hawaii. Im obviously hoping this unfinished case will have an impact. Sheikh Mohammed said he had no hacked material in his possession and no surveillance had been undertaken with his express or implied authority. Mohammed bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2015). The company is owned by the government of Dubai. But that was just a distraction from her reality. All she ever wanted was a normal life. What's he waiting for? [66], In 1989, Mohammed inaugurated the first Dubai Airshow. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has publicly acknowleged two wives, but he may have as many as six wives. [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. In 1966, with his cousin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, he attended the Bell Educational Trust's English Language School in the United Kingdom. [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. WebHow many wives does Sheikh Mohammed have? It was shocking. 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. In this respect, Law No. 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. [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. Cultivation takes place at multiple levels due to the sloping terrain. [I was] in a cell, which was freezing cold with the fluorescent lights always on. [131], In April 2013, Mohammed's Godolphin stables trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was disqualified for eight years from thoroughbred horse racing by the British Horseracing Authority for administering steroids to eleven racehorses. 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 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". Mohammed delivered Saqr to Sheikh Zayed, who put him under house arrest in Al Ain. The whole situation was so unreal. In a social media post, 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. 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. Hamdan bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 28 October 2018). This Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil is officially certified as organic by the Bio Hellas Institute. Rashid bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 15 December 2015). Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum: Who is Dubai's ruler? He never replied. In addition to Arabic, he also speaks English. Were hopeful that when shes able to talk publicly about what happened to her and her reasons for leaving, shell be able to help Latifa in the way we have helped her and her family. 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. The court ruled that the agents acted "with the express or implied authority" of the sheikh; he denied knowledge of the hacking. There is also provision for a substantial "security budget" as well as holidays, salaries and accommodation for both a nurse and a nanny, armoured vehicles for the family, and the cost of maintaining various ponies and pets. 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. Shes one of the most high-profile women in the Arab world., It is the first sign of good news Tiina has had in the past two years. 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. Like his predecessor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he is also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE. Today, held at the Meydan Racecourse, the race meeting carries a prize of $27 million. But not any more. To read more from Good Weekend magazine, visit our page at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Brisbane Times. In 2008, he bought the Woodlands Stud empire for more than $460 million. [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". He owns Darley Stud, the biggest horse breeding operation in the world with farms in the United States, Ireland, England, and Australia. 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. We used to talk a lot about what wed do after our escape. 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 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 olive groves of the Nikolarakis family are found throughout the region of Kalamafka. Some of these are held by Dubai Holding. [108][109][110] Robinson admits she was "horribly tricked" when photographs of the private lunch were made public and that both she and Haya had been told of details of Latifa's bipolar disorder, a condition which she does not have. We spent most of our time downstairs, trying to contact journalists on our phones, as Latifa felt that might protect her., But after just eight days on board the yacht, captained by Herv Jaubert (a Frenchman whose help Latifa had enlisted after she read about his own escape from Dubai), the princesss short-lived freedom came to an abrupt end off the coast of Goa, when the two women heard gunshots from the upper deck. WebMeet the wife of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. [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. In 1955, he began his formal education at Al Ahmedia School. [19] Allegedly, Shamsa and Latifa were forcibly medicated while held in Dubai under Sheikh Mohammed's orders since 2000 and 2018, respectively. 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. Our goal was to see the world. 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. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Dubai ruler had ex-wifes phone hacked - UK court. [99][bettersourceneeded], An early 2000s British police investigation of allegations, made by a former riding instructor, about the attempted escape of Mohammed's daughter Latifa from her family estate in England and the subsequent kidnapping on a street in Cambridge of Latifa's sister Shamsa in 2001, was inconclusive. Rashid bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 2 February 2019). 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Anniversaries and birthdays are hard, she says. Shes now concentrating on human rights work to help other women who are oppressed in the Middle East. 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. [41][bettersourceneeded], Mohammed is the absolute monarch of Dubai. [92] In 2013 when the UAE National football team won the Gulf Cup, Mohammed gave the team 50 million dirhams ($13.7 million). Fatima bint Mansour Al Nahyan (born 9 June 2006). [48] The council, again headed by Sheikh Mohammed, approved the decision to found an Emirati embassy in Tel Aviv in January, and Mohammed swore in the first Emirati ambassador to Israel, Mahmoud Al Khajah, a month later. [67][bettersourceneeded], The Burj Al Arab was inaugurated in December 1999. [64], Mohammed's personal corporate portfolio is the Dubai Holding Group, which is involved in a variety of investments. Campaign group Human Rights Watch has called the UAE hypocritical, and says that any attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable. Tiina believes that until recently, Princess Haya may have believed the Sheikhs version that Latifa was making up her claims. 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. 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. [42] The government is described as autocratic, as there are no democratic institutions, and internal dissent is prohibited. At the age of 10, he moved to Al Shaab School, and two years later, went to Dubai Secondary School. She was treated like a minor, and felt like she was suffocating. Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 13 November 2001). In a social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his 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 They all have similar stories. While work began on both hotels at the same time, the island to house the Burj Al Arab required three years to build before construction began above ground. Land which is owned by him is managed as an asset of the state. He owns Ballysheehan Stud in County Tipperary, Ireland; as well as Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. He is married to Dalal Al Marzouqi and they have two sons: Rashid bin Marwan Al Maktoum (born 18 June 2013). This long-running court custody battle has thrown a spotlight on the normally closed world of Middle Eastern royal families. [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. And five years after that, he and Hamdan had three studs and 100 horses under training.[83]. [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. His junior wife is Princess ", "A Princess Vanishes. 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. [116][117][118] The cause of the departure was unknown. [100], On 11 March 2018, a video was released of Sheikha Latifa[101][102][103] after her failed attempt to flee the UAE and subsequent disappearance,[104] in which she claimed she was fleeing from her family, made allegations of abuse, and said her father was responsible for a number of murders, including the murder of his deceased older brother's wife. [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. But shes not. Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 28 July 2018). [94][95], Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin (colloquial) Nabati style. 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