Its something that she and Latifa discussed doing together after their escape, and something Latifa touched on herself in her video. Mohammed succeeded his brother Maktoum as vice president and ruler following the latter's death in 2006. [17][18], On 5 March 2020, a British court ruled that on the balance of probabilities, Mohammed had abducted two of his daughters, Shamsa and Latifa, and had threatened his former wife, the Jordanian princess Haya bint Hussein. He published a poem called "You lived, You Died", widely assumed to threaten the princess after discovering she was having an affair with her British ex-Army bodyguard. Sheikh Mohammed is married to Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum (m. 1979, First Lady of Dubai). 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. [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. [26], From the age of four, Mohammed was privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic Studies. 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. Having attended school in the United Kingdom, he became part of the everyday running of the country. [82][bettersourceneeded] Becoming an owner in his own right, ten years later he won his first race with Hatta at Brighton. Latifa always wanted to help her, though. [I was] in a cell, which was freezing cold with the fluorescent lights always on. 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. Captured by commandos off Indias coastline, she hasnt been seen since. Im obviously hoping this unfinished case will have an impact. However, the president of the Family Division of the High Court in the UK found to the contrary. 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. The results were a string of high-profile wins, and by 1994 he founded Godolphin. 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. Its time for a #MeToo of no longer tolerating this kind of abuse in the Gulf. To work. 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. And five years after that, he and Hamdan had three studs and 100 horses under training.[83]. Land which is owned by him is managed as an asset of the state. 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. Nothing is happening. These included ballet shoes given to her by the world famous dancers Dame Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (I), Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (II), Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, "UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies", "Luxembourg Companies Lead to Luxury Real Estate Across Europe", "Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum: Who is Dubai's ruler? Tiina believes that until recently, Princess Haya may have believed the Sheikhs version that Latifa was making up her claims. Hind bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 24 November 2020). [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. It has been reported that she repeatedly texted Sheikh Mohammed, begging him to release Latifa. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi (born 29 December 2009). Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1988). [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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. [31], On 3 January 1995, Sheikh Mohammed's elder brother Maktoum signed two decrees appointing him and his brother Hamdan as Crown Prince of Dubai. [128][129][130] In 2006, American lawyers representing the UAE raised a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that none of the involved parties resided in the US, arguing that the UN program best served the interests of the children. Tiina hasnt suffered any repercussions from Latifas family, but she claims that many of her friends in Dubai were arrested and questioned during the time she was detained. MORE : Boris Johnson says hes concerned for kidnapped Princess Latifa, MORE : Princess Latifas secret videos filmed in toilet accuse dad of holding her hostage. [135][136][137], Sheikh Mohammed has 26 children from several wives. Dubai bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2015). In addition to Arabic, he also speaks English. 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. Campaign group Human Rights Watch has called the UAE hypocritical, and says that any attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable. Her Highness Sheikha Latifa is now safe in Dubai, it claimed. It is now 20 years since Princess Latifa's sister, Shamsa, was last seen in public.Credit: She was imprisoned for eight years after the escape in Dubai, says Tiina. But what happened next? [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. "There is a clear and ever-present risk to these children that is almost certain to persist until they obtain their independence," the judge said. They go on Shes been living with friends in London, without a stable job, trying to campaign for Latifas freedom. To read more from Good Weekend magazine, visit our page at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Brisbane Times. They have one daughter: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 6 November 1980), she is married to Sheikh Saeed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum and they have three children: Hind bint Saeed Al Maktoum (born 25 November 2009). She was given no fresh clothes, toothbrush or anything to wash with.. To study. Their Koroneiki olive trees are 20-25 years old and grow together with ancient olive trees (the oldest of which is over 3000 years old with a circumference of about 14m). Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (born 18 November 2003). 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She stayed silent out of fear of repercussions against herself or the children she later went on to have. [65], Through the 1970s, as well as his role as head of Dubai Defence Force and UAE minister of defence, Mohammed oversaw Dubai's energy resources and was in charge of Dubai Civil Aviation. 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. Shes like anyone who deserves a chance to be free. 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. First Shamsa, then Latifa, and now Randa, says David Haigh. 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. There are many other women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality, not having the choice to study or work. In a damning ruling released to the public in early March, the British High Court found the Sheikh conducted a campaign of fear and intimidation against Princess Haya and that he ordered the abduction of Latifa and Shamsa. WebThe ruling is expected to be the final major decision in the case between Sheikh Mohammed, 72, and his sixth wife Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, 47. She first met Latifa in 2010, after being hired as her capoeira (a Brazilian martial art) instructor. [76], In 2000, Mohammed donated 4 million for the construction of the Essalaam Mosque in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. [41][bettersourceneeded], Mohammed is the absolute monarch of Dubai. [12] The government is autocratic, as there are no democratic institutions, and internal dissent is prohibited. Mohammed delivered Saqr to Sheikh Zayed, who put him under house arrest in Al Ain. 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. Hamdan bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 24 December 2021). [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). 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. (24) of 2006 Establishing the Dubai Establishment for Women Development", "Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is the Gold Sponsor of the 4th Arab Women Leadership Forum", "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid forms Gender Balance Council to empower women", "UAE Cabinet approves peace deal with Israel", "UAE swears in country's first ambassador to Israel - Dubai media office", "Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre established", "The facts on Hope: The UAE's Mars mission 'Al-Amal' | DW | 09.02.2021", "U.A.E. But that was just a distraction from her reality. Latifa bint Suhail Al Maktoum (born 17 February 2022). Latifa looks confused and doesnt seem to be aware of the photos being taken. In 1985 he bought the Irish thoroughbred Park Appeal for an undisclosed sum at the end of her second season. The court ruled that the agents acted "with the express or implied authority" of the sheikh; he denied knowledge of the hacking. Its changed my life completely. (28) of 2017 on the Appointment of a Managing Director for the International Institute for Tolerance. Houria Ahmed Lamara, the mother of Princess Latifa, is one of six women who has been married to the Dubai leader. His wife awarded the team a further 25 million dirhams ($6.8 million), while the pair's grandsons contributed 12 million dirhams ($3.3 million). All she ever wanted was a normal life. WebThe ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Haya bint al-Hussein more than $728 million (500 million), in one of Offering companies long leases, full ownership, and fast access to government services, DIC grew from its first tenants in October 2000, to a current zone employing about 15,000 people. 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. (9) of 2017 on the Establishment of the International Institute for Tolerance and Decree No. A princess in her own right, she was born to the late King Hussein of Jordan, was educated at the British private schools Badminton and Bryanston, studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford and is a renowned Olympic equestrian. document.write(['horizonoliveoil','gmail.com'].join('@'))/*]]>*/ , [emailprotected] 0030-28410-26084, 0030-6972236082. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 26 June 1989). Today, held at the Meydan Racecourse, the race meeting carries a prize of $27 million. Her son, for example, aged just nine, has been given three expensive cars as he was "accustomed to being given cars as gifts". Please try again later. She went on to produce at least nine winners from twelve foals and is the ancestor of many successful horses. [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". At times, the days on the boat felt really, really long. Houria Ahmed Lamara, the mother of Princess Latifa, is one of six women who has been married to the Dubai leader. 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. [86], At the age of 63, Mohammed won the 2012 World Endurance Championship over a 160km course. 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. Tiina, now 43, never imagined shed end up befriending an Arab princess. She called it a house, and hated it. WebPrincess Haya of Jordan, 45, a daughter of the late King Hussain and a former Olympic equestrian, married Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai, 70, in 2004, becoming the sixth and She was born on February 12, 1962, and the couple were married in April 1979. [5], Mohammed was responsible for the launch of Emirates Airline. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 March 1981). I wish Id said something, but I was paralysed. 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. In spite of her wealth, she hadnt left the country in more than two decades, and claims she wasnt even allowed to visit friends houses. She didnt even call her home a home. 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