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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed Al Maktoum welcomed their fourth child, and second daughter, on January 23, 2014. The newborn baby has been named Sheikha Latifa. Her three older siblings are Sheikha Fatima (b. 2006), Sheikh Mohammed (b. 2007) and Sheikh Hamdan (b. 2011). Sheikh Manosur and Manal married in 2005. Sheikh Mansour has a son, Sheikh Zayed, from a previous marriage.
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Birth, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikha Latifa bint Mansour Al Nahyan, Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed Al Maktoum | Leave a commentUAE President Recovering After Suffering A Stroke
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has suffered a stroke and underwent surgery on Friday, January 24. In a statement released on Saturday, January 25 by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, it said “The Ministry announces that President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan suffered a stroke on Friday morning, 24th January. He immediately underwent a surgical operation. His health is now … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Health, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Surgery | 3 CommentsAbu Dhabi Crown Prince Visits France
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has paid a one day visit to Paris, France. During the visit, the Crown Prince held talks with French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace. The two leaders discussed regional issues and co-operation between the two countries. General Sheikh Mohamed also met with Jean-Yves Le Drian, the … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, France, Official Visit, President Hollande of France, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan | Leave a commentQatar Emir Visits The Gulf Countries
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani just concluded a three day visit to Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. A Qatari official told AFP, “This was basically a friendly tour, although it also carried a clear political message expressing the emir’s support to the Gulf union initiative presented by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.” The official went on saying “The emir was keen to visit Gulf countries … Continue reading
Posted in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Official Visit, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani | 2 CommentsPrincess Haya Not Seeking Third FEI Term
FEI President, Princess Haya of Jordan, has announced that she will not be seeking a third term as president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). Princess Haya’s term ends in November 2014, she was elected in 2006. Currently, the FEI Presidents can only run for two terms, each term lasting four years. A few months ago, the FEI body announced that they would request to extend the presidency for an … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Equestrian, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sport | Leave a commentSheikh Mohammed Tours Schools On First Day Back
On the first day back at school, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai visited two schools in Dubai. During his visit to the schools, Sheikh Mohammed was welcomed by the students and teachers, toured the classes and spoke to students. Sheikh Mohammed did not only post images on Instagram and twitter but also tweeted: “Today I joined … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Children, Education, Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | Leave a commentWill Haya Get Another 4 Years As FEI President?
Princess Haya is yet to know come November 2013 if she is up for another four years as the President of the International Equestrian Federation. Currently the rules are that a President can only do two four year terms. HRH has been President since 2006. An FEI spokesman said “a formal unanimous request that the FEI statutes be modified so that the term of the president may include one additional … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sport | 1 CommentHaya’s Fashion At Royal Ascot 2013
Every women attending the Royal Ascot race would pull out their best outfits and hats. This year, Princess Haya bint Al Hussein went for her not so typical look which is suits. Princess Haya attended 4 out of 5 days of the races. Day 1, Princess Haya wore a black fitted dress with what looked like painted flowers over it, she matched the dress with a wide black hat that … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Fashion, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Royal Ascot | 1 CommentMohammed’s Big Win At Royal Ascot Day 1
Dawn Approach, owned by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was named winner of the prestigious St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot day one. Dawn Approach is from the Godolphin’s stables and trained by the stables trainer Jim Bolger. The Duchess of Cornwall presented Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the St James Trophy.
Posted in The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Horses, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sport, The Duchess of Cornwall | 1 CommentDubai’s Ruler Launches His Second Book
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has authored his second book titled “Flashes of Inspiration”. The book illustrates ideas that was presented by Sheikh Mohammed at the Government Summit held in February 2013. Dubai’s ruler says about his new book, “a quick illumination on a variety of topics in leadership and management”. He also mentioned that he added a few more … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | 2 CommentsJordan’s King, the Emir of Qatar & UAE’s Crown Prince To Visit The United States
It is a busy month for the President of the United States Barack Obama as he is scheduled to meet with a number of Middle Eastern leaders. On April 16, General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will meet with President Obama according to the White House press secretary’s official statement which said, “The President looks forward to discussing with the Crown Prince the strong … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Audience, Bilateral Relations, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, President Obama of the United States, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United States of America, Working Visit | 1 CommentMohammed & AlJalila Launch AlJalila Foundation
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his daughter, Sheikha Al Jalila launched the “Al Jalila Foundation”. The ceremony was heldat the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Centre in Dubai Healthcare City in Dubai. The the Al Jalila Foundation is a non profitable organization which aims to promote the UAE as a centre of excellence in medical … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum | 2 CommentsUAE President to Pay State Visit to the United Kingdom
The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will begin a state visit to the United Kingdom on April 30, 2013 after accepting the invitation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The visit was announced by Buckingham Palace and the Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs, said “The State … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, State Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Haya’s Life Inspires New Novel
The Princess and the Foal by author Stacy Gregg is based on Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein’s life story. The novel is about the Princess losing her mother in a helicopter crash when she was only three years old. Her father, the late King Hussein of Jordan, gives her an orphaned foal for her sixth birthday. Publishing director Rachel Denwood said: “We’re delighted to be publishing The Princess and the … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Books, Emirate of Dubai, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan | 1 CommentDubai’s Ruler & Sheikhs Open IDEX 2013
On February 17, 2013 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, opened the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX and the naval show, NAVDEX in Abu Dhabi. The opening started with playing of the UAE National … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Dubai, Military, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan | Leave a commentSchool Girl’s Dream Comes True Thanks To Dubai Ruler
After a televised request during the opening of the Government Summit just one week ago in Dubai, Mira asked Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to visit her school. Sheikh Mohammed replied that his week was a busy but would find time in the following week. Mira has not mentioned which school she was attending, so Sheikh Mohammed has … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Children, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | 2 CommentsSheikha Latifa Wins Grand Prix FEI World Cup Qualifier
After a clear round and beating the time, Sheikh Latifa Al Maktoum won the Emirates Airline Dubai Grand Prix FEI World Cup Qualifier, which was held in Dubai, UAE. Sheikha Latifa, riding her horse Peanuts de Beaufour, competed against 33 riders and finished 3 seconds ahead of her runner up at 48.48 seconds. Sheikha Latifa, who is just 27 years old, said “I’m really happy with the mare because she’s … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Equestrian, Horses, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sport | 2 CommentsPresident Merit Award Awarded to Rulers of Dubai and Sharjah
President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah, the President Merit Award 2012. Sheikh Mohammed was awarded for his efforts in distinguished development initiatives and community service. Sheikh Sultan was awarded for his role in the fields of culture and … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Dubai, Emirate of Sharjah, Orders, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi | 2 CommentsPrincess Haya Named Goodwill Ambassador for OIE
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Princess Haya’s role is to raise worldwide awareness of the World Organisation for Animal Health’s missions and activities. She said, “The OIE’s role in establishing the standards and approach taken to improve animal health globally is crucial, and especially at a time when the world faces the challenges of climate … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Animals, Emirate of Dubai, Patronage, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan | 2 CommentsDubai’s Ruler Wins Horse Endurance World Championships
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has won the 2012 FEI World Endurance Championship that took place in the United Kingdom. Dubai’s ruler won gold for the individual and team categories. The UAE team also included Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh … Continue reading
Posted in United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmuk Al Maktoum, Sport | 3 Comments