Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of the ruler of Dubai, announced her divorce from Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mana Al Maktoum via Instagram on Tuesday, July 16. This announcement comes just months after the couple welcomed their first child, a girl.
The Dubai princess publicly accused Sheikh Mana of infidelity in her Instagram post.She invoked the Muslim practice of ‘triple talaq,’ which allows a man to end a marriage by repeating the phrase ‘talaq’ (divorce) three times. Following the announcement, Sheikha Mahra deleted all photos of her husband from her Instagram account, although the photo of her bridal gown remains.
Sheikha Mahra’s divorce announcement has garnered significant attention, marking a high-profile separation within Dubai’s royal family.
Here’s all you need to know about Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, born on October 10, 1998, is the 25-year-old ex-son-in-law of Dubai’s ruler. He has made headlines for his royal connections, entrepreneurial ventures, and adventurous lifestyle. His Instagram showcases his associations with international athletes and business ventures.
Sheikh Mana is involved in several businesses, including AlBarada Trading, Dubai Tech, GCI Real Estate Development Company, and MM Group of Companies. He recently graduated from the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government’s Accelerated Leadership On-boarding Programme.
He frequently shares posts on Instagram celebrating UAE’s rulers, including Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His Instagram also highlights his love for the outdoors, including activities such as skiing, jet-skiing, falconry, and equestrian sports. He is also a football fan and has been photographed with football legends like Ronaldinho and Arturo Vidal.