He never replied. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (III) (born 30 March 1989). Amongst them were 35 current and former world leaders. DeSantis won't say he's running. [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. Courtesy: Sheikh Like his predecessor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he is also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE. To correct this, she said she had sold jewellery to the value of over a 1m and had since had to sell more. 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. 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. In this respect, Sheikh Mohammed issued Law No. [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. It was mental torture. [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. 2023 BBC. (28) of 2017 on the Appointment of a Managing Director for the International Institute for Tolerance. They tried to make me do a false confession, saying Id tried to cheat Latifa into escaping. Latifa isnt the only one who is suffering. READ MORE: Royal 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 [124], In December 2021, Haya was granted full custody of her children, and alimony and support in the amount of US$720 million. [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. 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 Hamdan Al Maktoum (born 25 February 2023). [10], Mohammed is the absolute ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE,[11] a position appointed by the president. She was given no fresh clothes, toothbrush or anything to wash with.. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. 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. Operating under the motto "Open Doors. At times, the days on the boat felt really, really long. She first met Latifa in 2010, after being hired as her capoeira (a Brazilian martial art) instructor. Latifa had tried to escape once before, as a teenager, by riding into Oman on horseback. Maitha bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 17 May 2017). The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [40] The following day, the Federal National Council selected him as the new vice president of the UAE. The court was told of a security assessment that put the risk to Princess Haya and her children as "severe". Its time for women to speak out. 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. 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. Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, 59, is Sheikh Mohammed's senior wife, consort and cousin. [84], Godolphin's first win, Balanchine taking the Oaks at Epsom Downs, England, in 1994, was to mark the beginning of a winning streak with horses such as Lammtarra, Daylami, Fantastic Light, Street Cry, Sulamani, Dubawi, and Ramonti among them. [72], The Palm Islands were developed by Nakheel Properties, which Mohammed founded. Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum split up in 2019 after he learned she was having an 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 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. 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. He also drove the construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 26 June 1989). 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. 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. They have 12 children: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Princess Haya bint Hussein (marriage 10 April 2004, divorce 7 February 2019), they have two children: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Sheikha Randa bint Mohammed Al-Banna (marriage 1972, divorced). [142][143], Mohammed owns real estate in the United Kingdom worth more than 100 million British pounds, as well as properties in Rome through a company registered in Luxembourg. I wish Id said something, but I was paralysed. Its sad. Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1988). [17][18] According to human rights organizations, there are systematic human rights violations, including the torture and forced disappearance of government critics. We were scared, hugging each other. Her Highness Sheikha Latifa is now safe in Dubai, it claimed. 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. [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. Land which is owned by him is managed as an asset of the state. Maktoum bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2022). [139] In 2022, the High Court of England and Wales ruled and mandated that Mohammed must not have direct contact with his children by Haya, or input into decision-making about them, because of his coercive and abusive behaviour which "had emotionally and psychologically harmed their children". There are many other women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality, not having the choice to study or work. 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. [13][14][15][16] Mohammed is Prime Minister of the UAE, which scholars characterize as authoritarian. A class-action suit was filed against him in the US state of Florida. Houria Ahmed Lamara is Princess Latifas mother and one of Sheikh Mohammeds six wives. [88] In 2015, the FEI suspended the United Arab Emirates following a series of scandals. WebP rincess Haya Bint al Hussein, the sixth wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the billionaire ruler of Dubai, is said to be seeking refuge in London after 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. The strict oppression of women in the UAE appears to extend to the royal family itself. 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. Sheikh Mohammed and the Dubai Royal Court claim she is safe in the loving care of her family. Get your need-to-know Mohammed bin Nasser Al Khalifa (born 6 June 2012). 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]. MORE : Boris Johnson says hes concerned for kidnapped Princess Latifa, MORE : Princess Latifas secret videos filmed in toilet accuse dad of holding her hostage. For us, this is a huge step. In 1996, the Dubai World Cup was inaugurated as the world's richest horserace, drawing the legendary American dirt track horse Cigar to race in Dubai. This long-running court custody battle has thrown a spotlight on the normally closed world of Middle Eastern royal families. 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. In this respect, Law No. 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. [19] Allegedly, Shamsa and Latifa were forcibly medicated while held in Dubai under Sheikh Mohammed's orders since 2000 and 2018, respectively. 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. 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. First Shamsa, then Latifa, and now Randa, says David Haigh. The whole situation was so unreal. [34] Sheikh Khalid had been killed in the action, leading to the accession of his brother Sultan as ruler of Sharjah. When Latifa, now 34, finally shared her story with Tiina, it proved to be an unthinkable contrast to the superficially luxurious appearance of her life as an Arab princess, living in her mothers private palace, complete with a staff of 100 and its own gym. I was pushed to the floor, in a pool of blood [several crew members had been injured]. The Bold And Beautiful Spoilers-Royal 16.1K subscribers Subscribe 333K views 3 years ago Meet the 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. "The police threaten me that they would take me outside and shoot me if I didn't cooperate with them," she said. [41][bettersourceneeded], Mohammed is the absolute monarch of Dubai. People think, Oh, shes just a spoilt princess, says Tiina. Read about our approach to external linking. The court ruled that the agents acted "with the express or implied authority" of the sheikh; he denied knowledge of the hacking. It was shocking. Mohammed bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born 4 December 2007). Shaikha bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 25 January 2023). [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". 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. 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. 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. Were working to restore it. Its something that she and Latifa discussed doing together after their escape, and something Latifa touched on herself in her video. 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. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Shaikha bint Faisal Al Qassimi (born 29 October 2020). 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. [66], In 1989, Mohammed inaugurated the first Dubai Airshow. A hundred people or more lived in his house, including guards and slaves. She made several payments to four of these staff, some of which came from her children's bank accounts. 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. Dont move or well shoot you., We were taken back to Dubai. Im feeling positive about the future and Im feeling like its a start of an adventure. His first, in 1979, was to his first cousin and First Lady of Dubai, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Her statement was criticised by human rights groups, who said that Robinson would not have been able to tell in the meeting whether Latifa truly had psychological issues. Rashid bin Mansoor Al Nahyan (born 22 March 2017). Some of these are held by Dubai Holding. Its a start of me claiming my life, my freedom, freedom of choice. [116][117][118] The cause of the departure was unknown. She called it a house, and hated it. 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". Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Having attended school in the United Kingdom, he became part of the everyday running of the country. But what happened next? Rashid bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 15 December 2015). [86], At the age of 63, Mohammed won the 2012 World Endurance Championship over a 160km course. [I was] in a cell, which was freezing cold with the fluorescent lights always on. In late 1981, Mohammed purchased Gainsborough Stud at Woolton Hill, near Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom. 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. [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). In 2021, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project estimated that Sheikh Mohammed owned assets worth $14 billion. [20] She has not been seen in public since. Nothing is happening. The escape attempt was the focus of a documentary by Australian broadcaster Nine News as well as BBC Newsnight investigation.[105][106]. The olive groves of the Nikolarakis family are found throughout the region of Kalamafka. 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. The child's name was revealed to be Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. In her video, she says even if her escape attempt wasnt successful, she didnt want it to be in vain.. Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. The hack was made using invasive spyware called Pegasus, which infects targeted phones and was produced by the Israeli firm NSO Group. 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. [79], Sheikh Mohammed is a major figure in international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. [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. She was able to divorce him but says that her punishment was not being able to see her daughter Manal, now in her 40s. 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 [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. The threats continued after the princess moved to London, the judge said, adding that the Sheikh had used the apparatus of the state to threaten, intimidate, mistreat and oppress with a total disregard for the rule of law. 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. Each of the Sheikhs wives has her own separate home, and they are not encouraged to mix with each other. Tiina now hopes that Latifas story will move other Arab women to speak up about the way they are treated. [92] In 2013 when the UAE National football team won the Gulf Cup, Mohammed gave the team 50 million dirhams ($13.7 million). Latifa bint Suhail Al Maktoum (born 17 February 2022). 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. I wanted to show her my favourite country, Nepal, and she was desperate to go to Hawaii. "[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. 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. WebZoe Grigorakos is recognized as one of the six wives of Sheikh Mohammed. Sheikha Salamah bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 8 August 1999). But after being captured at the border, she was imprisoned for three-and-a-half years, during which time she alleges she was tortured. WebMeet the wife of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. [57][58], In 2020, Mohammed announced a second mission, this one to the moon. [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. Some people say she had access to money and was able to do a lot of activities, like skydiving, which she loved. Mohammed delivered Saqr to Sheikh Zayed, who put him under house arrest in Al Ain. It is now 20 years since Shamsa was last seen in public. [94][95], Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin (colloquial) Nabati style. 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). The ongoing situation has even prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to admit his concern over the 35-year-olds welfare. 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. [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. They all have similar stories. Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (I) (born 11 August 1987). Houria Ahmed Lamara, the mother of Princess Latifa, is one of six women who has been married to the Dubai leader. 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. [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. He owns Ballysheehan Stud in County Tipperary, Ireland; as well as Gainsborough Farm Inc. in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. Its about time we looked beyond the faade and glitz and glamour of Dubai, and questioned whats really going on.. She went on to produce at least nine winners from twelve foals and is the ancestor of many successful horses. [5] During Mohammed's rule, Dubai has seen enormous population growth, causing a real estate boom in Dubai. 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 [127], In September 2006, Mohammed was accused of encouraging the abduction and enslavement of thousands of boys for use as jockeys in camel races. One close friend, she says, was even deported. Salama bint Saeed Al Maktoum (born 17 July 2018). The Algerian-born woman also has four other children with Sheikh Mohammed. Historical data and artifacts housed in the British Museum of London show that in ancient times, this place was a place of worship of Asclepius. 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. It was pitch black with the red lights of the laser sights pointed at different parts of our bodies. Ahmed bin Suhail Al Maktoum (born 1 December 2020). [119] A subsequent poem written by Sheikh Mohammed posted on Instagram alluded to betrayal. [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. Helping Shamsa was one of her motivations to leave in 2018, because you cant help someone else until you help yourself.. He is married to Dalal Al Marzouqi and they have two sons: Rashid bin Marwan Al Maktoum (born 18 June 2013). Sheema bint Nasser Al Khalifa (born 16 July 2010). He The UK's High Court on Tuesday awarded a lump sum settlement of 251.5m to Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussain - the 47-year-old daughter of Jordan's former King Hussein. [25] Mohammed's early life was not grand. Theres only so much you can do when youre trapped in a country and trapped by all these restrictions, says Latifa in the film. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has publicly acknowleged two wives, but he may have as many as six wives. Zoe Grigorakos is well known for being one of Sheikh Mohammed's wives. She didnt want to stay at home. Shes now concentrating on human rights work to help other women who are oppressed in the Middle East. Sheikh Mohammed is one of the richest heads of state in the world and is the ruler of Dubai and vice-president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The other five are Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Princess Haya bint Hussein, Randa bint Mohammed Al-Banna, Delila Aloula and Zoe Grigorakos. Mohammed succeeded his brother Maktoum as vice president and ruler following the latter's death in 2006. Our goal was to see the world. Unlike Princess Latifa, whose Algerian mother is considered one of the Sheikhs lower wives, Princess Haya had always enjoyed privileges and freedoms that many women in Dubai are denied. 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. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, 70, has been married at least six times. [96][bettersourceneeded], In 1998, Mohammed set up the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), a not-for-profit organisation that aims to raise awareness and demystify the local culture, customs, and religion of the United Arab Emirates. 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 [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. Captured by commandos off Indias coastline, she hasnt been seen since. 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