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What’s Going On With Dubai’s Princesses?
On July 18, Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum posted an announcement to her 875,000 Instagram followers that was addressed to just one. “Dear Husband, As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, and I Divorce You,” wrote the princess, who is the daughter of…
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Dubai princess tells husband on Instagram she is divorcing him
The daughter of the emirate’s ruler has been praised for her message in which she says her spouse has been ‘occupied with other companions’.
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Racing is saddled with Sheikh Mohammed – all we can do is stop cheering
A new podcast series raises serious questions about the Dubai ruler’s suitability as an owner but the sport is far too reliant on his investment to act.
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The Real Housewives comes to Dubai
The blingy TV franchise is coming to the emirate with a reputation for extreme luxury. It might be an awkward marriage. “Life is different in a gated community.” In the 15 years since The Real Housewives of Orange County first buttonholed its loyal, tinsel-hungry audience with this magnificently F Scott Fitzgeraldian opening line, the Real Housewives reality TV franchise…
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Abducted, kidnapped, escaped: the ugly tale of Dubai’s princesses
It’s the stuff of a dark fairy story: imprisoned daughters, a runaway bride and an overbearing father. Recent headlines about the family of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum have sent shockwaves around the world – and there’s no happy ending in sight. Martin Fletcher investigates. As a child Marcus Essabri used to play with his…
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Dubai ruler’s ‘imprisoned’ daughter Princess Latifa remains in ‘grave danger’ as family begs UN to save her
The United Nations is being urged to take “decisive action” to protect “imprisoned” Princess Latifa of Dubai who lawyers believe is in “grave danger” at the hands of her billionaire father. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum “ordered and orchestrated” the kidnapping of his daughter two years ago after she fled the country he rules,…
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Re: Al M handed down by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division
In the High Court of Justice Family Division Before: The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane President of the Family Division Re: Al M