Ruling Family of Dubai current events: 2004 -

[Goldenlake]

The first story seems odd to me. You wouldn't think that Sh. Mo and Sh. Hamdan would be "at each others throats."

[jlova]

Originally Posted by Goldenlake

The first story seems odd to me. You wouldn't think that Sh. Mo and Sh. Hamdan would be "at each others throats."

Maybe someone who actually lives in Dubai could tell us.

[Princess Mahala]

i dont believe this much 1. i thought hamdan was third son? 2. i dont think shk mo wouldve made hamdan cp just last years if theyve been feuding with eachother for a while, i didnt think dubai was in big hurry to have a crown prince. i do belive maby rashid and shk mohammed have had troubles lately.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Princess Mahala

i thought hamdan was third son?

Crown Prince Hamdan is the second son by Sheikha Hind.
Sheikh Marwan is likely to be the eldest son, but by an unknown mother and he holds no official position in Dubai that we know of.
For questions regarding the positions of the sons, please refer to the Sheikh Mohammed's Children thread post #1 where the information we know is laid out in some detail.

[Lanalique]

From the article:

Family photos of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his two sons Rashid and Hamdan have been replaced by pictures portraying the emir alone

I'm not in Dubai and only residents can say exactly but..I looked through hundreds of Dubai photos and saw the posters with Sheikh Zayed, Mohammed and Hamdan. I have never seen the poster of Sheikh Mo with Rashid and Hamdan all together (according to the article). And as I guess this poster of Sheikh Mohammed on construction building has been there from the outset.
This article take rumours as it's major source. And, you know, that's cheap.

[Duke of Marmalade]

Originally Posted by Lanalique

I have never seen the poster of Sheikh Mo with Rashid and Hamdan all together (according to the article).

yes there are posters of the sons on their own, hamdan, maktoum, majed, but never with their father. he likes to be seen with rulers like the late zayed or the ruler of abu dhabi, sheikh khalifa, or, of course, on his own

[jlova]

Originally Posted by Lanalique

This article take rumours as it's major source. And, you know, that's cheap.

I believe that the news is a bit out there but, maybe the rumour could be part true. I mean, maybe there´s diferences, you know, parents can be a bit stuborn and children can be fear less about life. I hope you understand my point.

[Lanalique]

Originally Posted by jlova

I believe that the news is a bit out there but, maybe the rumour could be part true. I mean, maybe there´s diferences, you know, parents can be a bit stuborn and children can be fear less about life. I hope you understand my point.

Of course. That's the alltime problem - generation gap. I'm sure that even hamdan who seems to be so dutiful boy wants to rebel sometimes. But I don't think it went so far and deep that it had to do with politics and state affairs. Though who knows?
Maybe that's provocation. Global economical crisis, decrease of tourism, lots of constuction projects are stopped..etc. Article has the reference to economical problems. Which country is that article from? maybe that's specially written. Just look at the comments to the article. People discuss and show their attitude not to the real topic of the article but about "these sheikhs"...hmm.

[Goldenlake]

Maktoum, Hamdan, Majed - Photo

Hamdan (far left) - Photo

Other pictures of the event:
Gulfnews: Dubai International Poetry Festival

[zabeel123]

would it be too much to ask for the younger maktoums to throw a bischt in the car just in case they need it. show some respect boys!!!!everyone else has them

[tommy1]

The usual suspects. They look like they are in a police line up lol!

[Warren]

OK, since it's a lineup let's see if anyone can assign the IDs...
1 through 12, from left to right.

Here's the Photo

[Turkish Delight]

March 2009
Hamdan bin Rashid endorses awarding of bid on domestic network connections' project
Article

Hamdan bin Rashid opens Dubai International Horse Fair
Article

Hamdan bin Rashid receives students of Al Maktoum Institute in Scotland
Article

Hamdan bin Rashid inaugurates Careers UAE 2009
Article

April
Hamdan bin Rashid receives University of Exeter's delegation
Article

Hamdan Bin Rashid Award for academic performance to honour Sharjah Ruler
Article

Hamdan bin Mohammed, Hamdan bin Rashid attends camel race
Article

Hamdan Bin Rashid to open Joslin Diabetes Centre
Article

[cityflat]

I heard a rumor that a Prince or Dubai attends the University Of San Diego. Can anyone tell me if this is true and if it is true who he is?

[zabeel123]

Originally Posted by cityflat

I heard a rumor that a Prince or Dubai attends the University Of San Diego. Can anyone tell me if this is true and if it is true who he is?

i know of a few local guys in san diego but i dont knw of any sheikhs. you knw whn one person goes to a place and everyone follows. it is like tht but yes, there are a few "well known" local guys there. hope tht answers your question.

and there is a pocket of them in LA and arizona too

[Hamdan_mylove]

Originally Posted by Lanalique

This article take rumours as it's major source. And, you know, that's cheap.

Its cheap story there are more pictures of Sheikh Hamdan aka Faaza than Sheikh Mohammed this days. Any Dubai resident will you that. If there is to be any feud in the family it would be btw Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh Mohammed, but for now there are no tensions between them.

[zabeel123]

i think any family with so many kids and so much money has some tension.
ill volunteer to take some of the money if tht helps the maktoum family dynamic. all im saying is , it isnt always a bed of roses even thought they look happy in pictures and videos.

p.s. i do agree with you abt tht article, as i still see hamdans face in dubai on buildings

[Elegance]

Sheikh Khalifa toured Dubai yesterday below is the link to the video, all Skh Mo sons are in the video with the exeception of Hamdan (still in UK)

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[maog]

Mohammed presents President’s Cup to Al Ain
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Video

[Goldenlake]

Picture of Sh. Hamdan and Sh. Maktoum.