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Godolpin made history again at the Dubai World Cup, winning the $10 million Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race. Monterosso, ridden by French jockey Mickael Barzalona, won the 17th Dubai World Cup. Godolpin’s owner, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said ”We haven’t won this race for a few years. So to win it really… … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Horses, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sport | 1 CommentFamily Outing For Dubai’s Ruler
It is not always that you get to see Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein at events with their 4-year old daughter, Sheikha Al Jalila. The young Sheikha accompanied her parents to a reception party held at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard on the occasion of Dubai World Cup 2012, with over 400 people attending. At … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Horses, Princess Haya, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed, Sport | Leave a commentCrown Prince Sheikh Mohammed in Ankara
General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi made a one day visit to Ankara, Turkey. During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed and his delegation met with President Abdullah Gul at the presidential palace. During the meeting, they talked about ways to boost ties & relationship between the two countries. Sheikh Mohammed said ”While we highlight the importance … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed | Leave a commentDubai Ruler’s Youtube Channel Launch
The Dubai Government Media Office has launched a YouTube Channel for UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. LINK: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s YouTube Channel In a statement by the Dubai Government Media Office, it said they are “interest in adapting modern technologies to consolidate direct interaction with society”. The channel will feature latest official, personal news, activities and initiatives. … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Internet, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Social Networking | Leave a commentSheikh Ahmed’s Career Comes To An End
The UAE’s only Olympic gold medallist, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar Al Maktoum, has given up his career after been diagnosed with a heart condition. Sheikh Ahmed won the double-trap shooting champion at the 2004 Athens Olympic and was forced to give up on his 2012 London Olympic dream. Speaking to the Gulf Times at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championship, Sheikh Ahmed who is 48 years old said, “I had to … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar, Sport | Leave a commentDutch Royals on State Visit to the UAE, Day Two
Today, Monday January 09, the second and last day of the state visit for the Dutch Royals to the UAE began in Masdar City. The Dutch Royals were received by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, and visited the company PRT (Personal Rapid Transit). Queen Beatrix, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima attended a meeting with Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade, government officials … Continue reading
Posted in Dutch Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Princess Máxima, Queen Beatrix, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, State Visit, The Prince of Orange | Leave a commentDutch Royals on State Visit to the UAE, Day One
With their arrival on January 07 at the presidential airport of Abu Dhabi, Queen Beatrix, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Máxima started a two-day state visit to the United Arab Emirates, on the invitation of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. The Dutch Royals were received by Minister of State, Reem Ibrahim Al Hashemy, senior officials and the Ambassador of the Netherlands, … Continue reading
Posted in Dutch Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Princess Máxima, Queen Beatrix, Religion, Royal Orders, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, State Visit, The Prince of Orange | Leave a commentIt’s a Boy for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid & Princess Haya
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his wife Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan have welcomed their second child on January 7, 2012. The couple welcomed a baby boy who was named Zayed. The announcement of the birth of the little Sheikh was announced on twitter by Sheikh Mohammed: “Princess Haya and I were blessed … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Birth, Dubai, Princess Haya, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed | 4 CommentsHamdan Wins Again in Doha
Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, led the UAE team to win the gold medal at the Arab Games 120km endurance race in Doha. The UAE team won the gold medal after competing with seven different countries taking part at the 12th Arab Games. The UAE riders also won all three top medals in the individual competition. Speaking to the press, Sheikh Hamdan thanked the Rulers for … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Horse Racing, Horses, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sport | Leave a commentQueen Noor Opens International Arab Children Congress
Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan, founder and chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Foundation, opened on November 13, 2011 the 31st International Arab Children Congress (IACC) at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. This is the first time that the IACC is celebrated outside Jordan. The ceremony commenced with an opening address on behalf of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, delivered by Dr … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Children, Grand Prix, King Hussein Foundation, Patronage, Princess Raiyah, Queen Noor, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Sport | Leave a commentKhalifa Receives Well-Wishers for Ramadan
As the Holy Month of Ramadan began, so did the well wishers who made their way to greet the President and Sheikhs. On the first day of Ramadan, the UAE’s President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received well wishers that included Sheikhs, officials and citizens in his in Al Ain Palace who offered greetings on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Sheikh Khalifa also received … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Ramadan, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed | 1 CommentRoyal Fashion Highlights at Ascot 2011
Day One: Ascot week started with the daily carriage procession, lead by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in the first carriage, and included the Duke of York, the Princesses of York, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Also been spotted that day were Princess Anne with Timothy Laurence, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Haya of Jordan with her husband Sheikh Mohammed and Prince … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Fashion, In-Laws, Lady Amelia Windsor, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie, Princess Haya, Princess Michael, Royal Ascot, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Princess Royal | Leave a commentHaya named President of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister has issued a decree establishing a public authority to oversee Dubai Healthcare City (DHC) who named Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein as president of the authority. Princess Haya will oversee the financial and administrative work and will have full legal capacity to achieve its objectives of the Dubai Healthcare City.
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Health, Princess Haya, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | Leave a commentAbu Dhabi CP Visits Washington DC
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, started a working visit to the United States on April 26, 2011. At the start of the visit, HH Sheikh Mohammed visited the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington DC where he toured the new facilities. During the … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Health, President Obama, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, United States of America, Working Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Haya visits Azerbaijan
Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bin Al Hussein, President of the International Equestrian Federation paid a visit to Azerbaijan where she met with President Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva. President Ilham & Princess Haya held a brief meeting in the presence of Mrs.Mehriban where Princess Haya delivered the greetings of both Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the President. After the brief … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Azerbaijan, Bilateral Relations, Dubai, Horses, President Aliyev, Princess Haya, Working Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Haya Speaks at Aid Conference
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference (DIHAD) in her capacity as Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City in Dubai on March 28, 2011. This year’s theme is “New Technologies: How they Impact Humanitarian and Development Operations”, which is about how humanitarian … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Conference, Dubai, Humanitarian Efforts, Patronage, Princess Haya, Technology | Leave a commentDubai Ruler Wins Endurance Race
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, won the Giants Endurance Challenge which was held at the Dubai International Endurance City. 36 riders took part in the race in which Sheikh Mohammed completed the race in 4 hours 51 minutes. At the end of the race, Sheikh Mohammed was awarded the Golden Sword by Sheikh Mansour bin … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sport | Leave a commentMohammed Visits Horse Fair & Art Show
On March 19, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai visited the 8th edition of the Arabian Horse Show held in Dubai World Trade Center. His Highness toured the pavilions and stands which showcased everything to do with horses. After the tour, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his admiration of the exhibition to over two hundred companies taking part. On … Continue reading
Posted in UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Horses, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | Leave a commentPrincess Haya attends Arab Health 2011 Congress & Exhibition
Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai gave a speech in front of healthcare leaders who gather at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress which is being held in Dubai. In her speech, Princess Haya said, “Like all developing countries, the Middle East too is facing a brain … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Conference, Dubai, Health, Princess Haya | 2 CommentsCrown Princess Victoria visits UAE
Crown Princess Victoria started a 4-day visit to the United Arab Emirates on the 17th January. 17th January; The Crown Princess started her day by touring an exhibition with Dr. Lamya Nawaf Fawwaz, the Assistant Provost for Regional Affairs at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, during the opening ceremony of the World Future Energy Summit … Continue reading
Posted in Swedish Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Crown Princess Victoria, Environment, Fujairah, Health, Official Visit, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sport | 1 Comment









