In the modern world, royal misalliances happen quite often, so we decided to remember the most influential, but still free royal offspring of the Middle East. After all, no one knows who you might accidentally bump into even in a crowd.

In 2011, Kate Middleton's grand wedding took place, the broadcast of which was watched by 162 million viewers, mesmerized by the reality of the scenario of the fairy tale about Cinderella. And the Duchess of Cambridge, in turn, seemed to repeat the scenario of Mary Donaldson, now the Crown Princess of Denmark, whose typical, inconspicuous life changed dramatically after a chance acquaintance in Sydney with Prince Frederick. 3 years after that chance meeting, she was destined to become his bride, and then his wife.

However, not only these two ladies proved that dreams of a royal wedding in the truest sense of the word have every right to exist. Even the most titled persons sometimes choose one of the common people as their life partner. And the Middle Eastern princes and princesses, as we remember, were no exception. Take, for example, the story of the beautiful Rania, Queen of Jordan. But today we are not talking about her. After we counted all the European eligible blue-blooded bachelors, the editorial team came up with the idea to talk about princesses and princes from the Middle East, who also have not yet found their halves.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai (34)

The beloved heir to the throne of the Emirate of Dubai has many talents. He was initially educated at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, Berkshire, England, and subsequently attended classes at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The 34-year-old enviable prince rides horses, scuba dives and is already an almost professional parachute jumper. In addition, he even publishes poems of his own composition, imbued with patriotic and romantic sentiments.

In general, his skills and achievements can be listed endlessly, and he immediately talks about them on his Instagram. There you can also find photo evidence of how much the Crown Prince loves sports and an active lifestyle in general, which cannot but please.

Hussein ibn Abdullah, Crown Prince of Jordan (22)

He is the eldest child of the couple King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, by the way, one of the most beautiful royalty of our time. The prince is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, where he majored in international history.

Interestingly, last year Prince Hussein had the honor of chairing a meeting of the UN Security Council, thus becoming the youngest participant in the process in its entire history. Thus, Prince Hussein is following in his father’s footsteps, continuing his parent’s endeavors by actively participating in policies to empower youth.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar (28)

The 28-year-old heir to the throne is the 5th son of Sheikh Emir and his second wife Sheikha Moza, one of the most famous women of the East. In 2013, he received his master's degree from Harvard University. In addition to Arabic, the young man speaks fluent English and French.

In addition, Sheikh Mohammed Hamad is the former captain of the Qatar equestrian team. He also chaired the competition to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Sheikha Maita bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Princess of Dubai (36)

Maita is the half-sister of the Crown Prince, who heads our list of free royal offspring of the East. But her fiance will have to work hard to live up to her. And the point here is not at all about the social status of the bride. In addition to her important title, Sheikha is also the honorary president of the United Arab Emirates Taekwondo and Karate Federation and the president of the Women's Committee of the West Asian Karate Federation. She even led the UAE women's team in this sport, which took first place from 2003 to 2006. In addition, Sheikha Maita became the first Arab athlete to carry her country's flag at the Beijing Olympics. In 2008, Forbes magazine included the girl in the list of the 20 most famous representatives of royal dynasties.

Reminds me of a “real fairy tale”. It is generally accepted that they bask in luxury, denying themselves nothing. Comfortable planes, yachts, cars for the heirs to the throne in the UAE are a familiar and commonplace phenomenon. They can have fun as they please. However, the older generation of royal dynasties instills in their offspring not only a love of pompous recreation, but also develops in them a talent for wise rule in the state, so that it prospers every year, and its inhabitants feel secure and happy.

It was in this spirit that 33-year-old Prince Hamdan was brought up. He prefers an active lifestyle, skillfully distributing time between government affairs and his hobbies. Perhaps this is the secret that today the Principality of Dubai is an economic miracle of the 21st century? Thanks to whom could it appear on the territory of the UAE? Naturally, thanks to the competent policies of the ruling elite. And, of course, Dubai made its contribution to this process. How does he manage to properly combine work and rest so that he has enough time for both? Let's consider this issue in more detail.

History of the dynasty

Not many people know that the mentioned Prince of Dubai is the son of the Arab Sheikh Mohamed Al Maktoum. The heir's father is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Emirates. Historiographers claim that the sheikh’s ancestry originates from the ancient Bani Yas tribes, who lived in areas where the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai are currently located.

The Arab principality of Dubai was founded by Sheikh Maktoun bin Butta in 1833. Since then, this ancient family has ruled it.

Curriculum Vitae

The thirty-three-year-old Prince of Dubai was born on November 14, 1982. It should be noted that he is not the only heir in the family. Sheikh Hamdan has 9 sisters and 6 brothers. In his homeland, the boy studied at one of the private colleges.

He spent his youth in Western Europe, namely in Great Britain, where he received an excellent education. First, the Prince of Dubai gnawed at the granite of science at the Army Military School located in Sanghdhurst, England. He then graduated from the College of Economics in London, and upon returning home, from the School of Administration in Dubai.

Government activities

The Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, began ruling the principality on February 1, 2008, after his older brother “abdicated the throne.” In fairness, it should be noted that the parents assumed a similar outcome of the matter, so they prepared their son in advance for the fact that he would take the reins of government of the principality into his own hands.

And the Prince of Dubai, Hamdan, lived up to the expectations placed on him: he actively participates in the political life of his native country, trying not to miss a single congress and summit.

Back in 2006, he was offered the position of head of the Emirate's Executive Council. The young man's responsibilities included monitoring and supervising government agencies. In this responsible position, Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan developed and invited his colleagues to adopt a strategic plan for the development of the Emirate for the coming years, which was done. The young manager showed his business skills in another position - the head of the Sports Council of the Emirate of Dubai. He was also entrusted with leading the Institute of Young Entrepreneurs.

Social projects

Sheikh Hamdan devotes a lot of time to solving social problems. In particular, he funds several programs aimed at helping children and animals, often attending charity events. The Crown Prince even heads a specialized autism center in the Emirates.

Despite the high position and social status he occupies in society, Sheikh Hamdan in life is a modest person who does not boast of his regalia and merits. That is why he earned great authority among the people.

Hobby

Dubai Hamdan has a lot of hobbies. He loves to explore the expanses of the Persian Gulf on scooters and water skis. The young man is also interested in the underwater world, enjoying scuba diving.

Not everyone knows that the sheikh prefers to spend his time falconry. He likes skydiving. He usually does this over the artificial island. Prince is no stranger to jumping for a long time - long months of training take their toll.

Extreme

In addition, the heir to the throne in Dubai once tested the ultra-modern JETLEV-FLYER aircraft, which operates in the air thanks to the power of giant jets of water. The young man was able to rise up and “soar” against the backdrop of the famous seven-star hotel called Burj al Arab. Sheikh Hamdan loves to get a good dose of adrenaline from time to time.

The heir to the throne is, among other things, an experienced horse rider. He participated in horse racing many times and repeatedly won prizes at prestigious competitions. In particular, the sheikh took first place at the Asian Olympic Games.

He spends fabulous money on purchasing camels, honoring Bedouin traditions.

And, of course, the royal offspring cannot do without traveling. However, he is more interested in extreme tourism. Thus, the Prince of Dubai has already traveled to the African continent, where he hunted lions with a photo gun. He also visited the Russian Federation. In our country, he became more familiar with the traditions of falconry.

Romantic and altruist

Another unusual hobby of Sheikh Hamdan is poetry. The young man inherited it from his father. The prince composes on romantic and patriotic themes. He creates his poems under the pseudonym Fazza (“success in everything”). Moreover, his talent as a poet has already been noted by the public.

The heir to the throne of Dubai's hobbies also include doing good deeds, that is, helping people. He is one of the participants in the creation of the Society without Borders structure, the purpose of which is to provide support to people with disabilities.

Back in 2006, the prince initiated the “Integration” project, which was supposed to help members of society with disabilities simplify their integration into the social environment.

The Sheikh also took care of strengthening road safety, increasing penalties for those drivers who ignore traffic rules. In this case, persistent violators will be deprived of their driver's license for up to 6 months.

Relationships with the opposite sex

Of course, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, is every girl’s dream, and given that he is charming, handsome and smart, then a whole line of representatives of the fairer sex will line up in an attempt to win his heart. However, Eastern men are capricious and temperamental, and the heir to the throne is no exception.

At the same time, the young man keeps the details of his personal life secret. Would girls give a lot to find out who the wife of the Prince of Dubai is? Previously, the press wrote that the heart of the “heir to the throne” is not occupied by anyone.

The media also mentioned that the sheikh imposes quite strict requirements on his potential chosen one, these are the traditions of the East. However, religion allows the sheikh to have as many wives as he wants, so it is quite difficult to talk about his love interests. Formally, women in the Emirates are not infringed on their rights, but they still dominate here, so the wife is obliged to unquestioningly obey her husband.

And yet, after some time, he revealed the secret of his personal life, saying that his engagement took place in infancy. This is the odious statement that the Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, once made! The wife of the heir to the throne is his maternal cousin. Her name is Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani al-Maktoum. Newspapers several times published photographs in which the young man was captured with a stranger, whose face was hidden from prying eyes.

Many people remembered the handsome, young and very rich crown prince from the Emirates. His photos were posted on LJ and Facebook by hundreds of thousands of users.
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And suddenly I came across this article... How sad. The elder brother of the much-hyped prince from the Emirates died.. Also handsome and an athlete..

Dubai, one of the key emirates in the UAE, is in mourning. Sheikh Rashid ibn Mohammed al-Maktoum, the eldest son of Mohammed ibn Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, and concurrently the second most influential person in the United Arab Emirates, prime minister, vice president and minister of defense of the country, has died. Sheikh Rashid died of a heart attack, less than a month and a half shy of his 34th birthday. His younger brother and Crown Prince Hamdan wrote: “Today I lost my best friend and childhood companion, dear brother Rashid. We will miss you"

However, there is an alternative version, according to which the sheikh did not die of a heart attack, but died during military operations in Yemen. This statement was made by the Iranian Fars agency, citing statements from informed sources and eyewitness accounts. “Sheikh Rashid and several other UAE soldiers were killed as a result of artillery shelling by (supporters of the Shiite movement) Ansar Allah in the Yemeni province of Marib,” the agency notes. The same news is confirmed by eyewitnesses who participated in the fighting in this area of ​​Yemen.

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Little is known about Rashid’s childhood and youth: Instagram did not yet exist at that time, and Arab emirs and their heirs had not yet acquired the habit of posting scenes of a rich life with geotags for public viewing.

Rashid is the eldest son of the emir from his eldest and main wife Hind bint Maktoum and, accordingly, the stepson of the emir’s second wife, the Jordanian princess Haya bint al-Hussein. The children of Mohammed and Hind, according to the memoirs of brother Rashid Hamdan, were brought up in the spirit of traditional values.

In Dubai, the heir graduated from a school for boys named after Sheikh Rashid - education there was conducted according to the English model. After which his father sent Rashid to the UK - to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, where Arab sheikhs traditionally send their children (the current emir of Qatar, the king of Bahrain, the sultans of Brunei and Oman graduated from it).

Disinherited

Rashid ibn Mohammed was preparing to become his father's successor: the emir introduced him to state affairs and entrusted him with control over various economic projects. But on February 1, 2008, everything suddenly changed: Rashid’s younger brother, the second son of Sheikh Mohammed, Hamdan, was appointed Crown Prince of Dubai. His younger brother Maktoum received the post of Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The emir's eldest son officially abdicated the throne, and moreover, there was no place for him among the leadership of the emirate.

This step, however, can only be called unexpected: diplomats and Arabic experts, long before the emir’s decree, noticed that Hamdan was increasingly appearing in front of cameras next to his father and that the emirate’s press was writing about him more and more often. What happened, why was Rashid out of work?

The publication of WikiLeaks documents brought some clarity to this issue. Among the released cables is a telegram from the US Consul General in Dubai, David Williams, in which he reports on the change in the order of succession and the reasons for it. Without disclosing his sources, Williams reported that Rashid killed one of the workers in the emir's palace, this angered the sheikh, and he revised the line of succession.

Solace in sports

The PR campaign in the emirate and around the world bore fruit: the new Crown Prince Hamdan quickly became a darling of the press. A diver and paratrooper, a falconer who keeps a menagerie of lions and white tigers, a snowboarder and a poet who writes under the pseudonym Fazza. An excellent rider, multiple winner of equestrian competitions, owner of expensive cars and yachts - Hamdan ibn Mohammed willingly demonstrates all this luxury on his Instagram account. Hamdan is known as a philanthropist and philanthropist, generously distributing donations to the disabled and sick children, and also as one of the most eligible bachelors in the world. Admiring fans gave him the nickname “Aladdin.”

Against this background, his older brother Rashid looked rather pale (especially considering the difference in their capital - less than two billion dollars for Rashid versus 18 billion for Hamdan), and he does not have an Instagram account. Although it cannot be said that the press did not spoil him with their attention. Since 2005, he has consistently been included in the list of “20 Sexiest Arab Men” for five years in a row; in 2010, Esquire magazine recognized him as “one of the 20 most enviable royals,” and a year later, Forbes included him in the top 20 “most desirable.” persons of royal blood."

Having lost his right to the throne, Rashid ibn Mohammed focused on sports. The entire Al Maktoum family is famous for its love of horses, and Rashid is no exception. He owned the Zabeel Racing International racing corporation and won numerous competitions both in the UAE and abroad. In total he won 428 medals. The pinnacle of Rashid ibn Mohammed's sporting achievements was two gold medals at the Asian Games in Doha in 2006. From 2008 to 2010, Rashid was even the president of the UAE Olympic Committee, but left this post, as he explained, due to lack of time.

Scandal in a noble family

Arab sheikhs try not to make their internal affairs public, but sometimes, when the traditional values ​​of oil emirs collide with European realities, leaks occur. This is what happened with Rashid.

In 2011, a black employee from the staff of the British palace of Emir Olantunji Faleye appealed to the British court. He claimed that he was discriminated against on racial and religious grounds: members of the sheikh's family addressed him as "al-abd al-aswad" - "black slave", and repeatedly insulted Christianity (Faleye is an Anglican), calling him "bad, low and disgusting faith,” convincing his “black slave” to convert to Islam.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the 35-year-old heir to the throne of the Emirate of Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan is a true eastern prince: he is fabulously handsome, owns a huge fortune and enjoys such typical royal things as falconry, equestrianism and Formula 1 racing. His fortune is estimated at over $18 billion.

Let's tell you about the life of a young billionaire.

1. Arab Sheikh Hamdan has lived in incredible luxury since birth. He was born into the family of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. He also has 6 brothers and 9 sisters. In the United Arab Emirates, Hamdan is a very popular person due to his versatile image and apparent “closeness to the people.”

2. In fact, Hamdan spent most of his life not in his native United Arab Emirates, but in Great Britain, where he received an excellent education. First, he studied at the elite military school of the ground forces at Sandhurst, which is often chosen by English aristocrats for their beloved children. Then the sheikh moved to London, where he studied economics. After several years spent in Foggy Albion, Hamdan still had to return to his homeland - matters of national importance were already awaiting him there.

4. In ordinary life, Sheikh Hamdan looks a little different - he loves baseball caps with Formula 1 symbols, sports T-shirts and shorts. And the prince is to some extent far from politics - he is quite romantic in nature, loves travel, falconry and horse riding.

5. The prince is an excellent rider, he is very interested in equestrian sports, has his own stable and once won the Arab Olympic Games thanks to his skill in the saddle.

6. The Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates is not at all like the British princes Harry or William, although he lived in England for several years. Very little is known about Hamdan’s personal life, unlike his famous “colleagues,” and what is known is only rumors and guesses. One thing we know for sure is that the image makers of the royal court are constantly working to ensure that the image of the sheikh is impeccable.

7. Judge for yourself - Sheikh Hamdan is constantly photographed with children, his many nephews and nieces and at the same time looks like an absolutely charming and kind uncle. At the same time, the sheikh does not let anyone forget that he lives in luxury - on the Internet you can find a lot of photographs of Hamdan with tiger cubs (he can afford to have a pet tiger instead of a modest cat!), falcons, Arabian horses, luxury cars, in interiors a magnificent palace... In a word, the sheikh is constantly in an aura of power and wealth.

8. Of course, one of the richest people in the world cannot help but engage in charity work - Hamdan oversees several foundations, and sometimes he himself comes to visit people in need of help.

9. His personal life and relationships with women in the UAE are talked about only in whispers. Answering a question about his possible marriage, the prince said that he had been engaged to a maternal relative since birth, so there were no problems with choosing a bride - everything was decided long before he even entered conscious age. Several times his photo with an unknown woman appeared in the media, but we will never see her face - Hamdan's alleged bride (or wife?) wears a black burqa, showing the world only her eyes. Everything else is for the husband.

10. However, the sheikh has the right to have as many wives as he wants, so it is quite difficult to talk about the prince’s romantic attachments. By comparison, Hamdan's father, Sheikh Mohammed, is rumored to have around five wives. We say “about” because the exact number is really unknown - there are only eyewitness accounts and guesses.

In a word, even girls from aristocratic families have no opportunity to get closer to the mysterious eastern prince, since everything connected with his personality is confidential information, and the influential Hamdan clan is unlikely to leave the choice of wives to his own discretion. This does not prevent the sheikh from having a lot of fans of his attractive appearance and various talents - after all, no one forbade him to watch and believe!

11. Nowadays, the 32-year-old sheikh works as chairman of the Dubai City Council and president of the Dubai Sports Committee.

12. Like his father, Sheikh Hamdan writes poetry. The main motives of poetry are family, homeland, romantic relationships.

13. The prince is a skilled horseman. He received a gold medal in horse riding at the Asian Games.

14. His Highness is also interested in breeding camels, which requires considerable expenses.

Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed al-Maktoum has many advantages - a horse owner, a poet, an athlete, the heir to a royal family, and even a bachelor. Sheikh Hamdan's wife is still absent from his personal life, however, last summer information leaked to the media that he was going to marry Palestinian refugee Kalila Said, whom he met at one of the charity events. It is said that this marriage was approved even by the prince's parents, although at first they were disappointed with their son's choice.

In the photo - Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan is one of the many children of Sheikh Mohammed, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and head of the Emirate of Dubai. He was born thirty-three years ago and grew up in incredible luxury. Sheikh Hamdan received an excellent education, first at the private school named after Sheikh Rashid, created according to the English model, then at the Dubai Government School at the Faculty of Public Administration. Hamdan Mohammed al-Maktoum graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK, where the scions of English aristocrats study, and specialized courses at the London School of Economics.

From childhood, the sheikh's father prepared his son to participate in the political life of his native state, and now Hamdan is a regular participant in various congresses and summits. Sheikh Hamdan attends all these political events out of necessity, but in his private life he prefers traveling, horse riding, and falconry. He is a very romantic person and even writes poetry under the pseudonym Fazzaa.

In general, almost nothing is known about the personal life of Sheikh Hamdan, and the image makers of the court are constantly working to create an impeccable image for him, and this can be judged by the numerous photographs in which he is captured with relatives and looks very nice. Hamdan devotes a lot of time to charity - he manages the work of several foundations, and personally helps people in need.

To questions about whether he was going to end his bachelor life, the prince always answered that he had been engaged for a long time - Sheikh Hamdan's future wife should be a relative on his mother's side, however, in connection with recent events, when he met Kalila Said, anything is possible change. In general, a sheikh, according to the laws of his country, can have not one, but several wives - his father Sheikh Mohammed, for example, according to some information, has as many as five wives, and time will tell how many wives Sheikh Hamdan will have.