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Not sure when the photo was taken, but the few times I have seen them, it has been in the summer. However, what's a 6 hour flight on a private jet? :smile:

It's definitely Harrods. I have seen Sh Majid there before. They have to queue just like the rest of us! In Harrods their fav hangout appears to be the food aisles ..espec in front of the Gelato bar...

Who is her father? It's not Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum al Maktoum?? (Isn't he 32 years old?) :ermm::ermm::ermm:

Fatisse Taleb or Warren, can you please post a link to the photo of Sheikha? :flowers:

S.Hamdan's engagement Vis. the link to the forums posted by tee, from my limited Arabic, people seem to be leaving messages of congratulations. "Mabrouk" is the repeated phrase. Thanks Jordan. Who is her father? Is he a Maktoum or a Nahyan?

Congrats to both of them! Also, Jordan or Tee can you translate what is says on the website? What do we know about S.Sheikha bint Saeid? How old is she? Any photos? And when do they marry? I cannot imagine that they will have a long engagement...

It does seem an awful pity to waste the opportunities and shun the obligations that come with being the officially recognised first born of a leading statesman. Oh well, perhaps with age and life experience, maturity will ensue. Also I suppose everyone is different, not everyone has the same...

Well said tommy1! Much of the public image is to keep up appearances. That said, Sh.Mo is highly respected in the Emirates for what he has done for Dubai and the UAE. I suppose no one is without critics. BTW does Sh.Rashid have any role in government?

Recently, I have seen on Abu Dhabi TV Crown Prince Abdullah attending various international conferences/events and there is always a young woman accompanying him as part of the delegation. At the UN she sat next to him. Does anyone know who she is? Is she a member of the ruling family?

Well, Hazza completed his MA at Cambridge last year, graduating in July 2008. If he continues onto a PhD then it is very likely he will stay in Cam as the MA thesis is normally prep for the Doctorate.

Eid Prayers 30-09-2008 From wam.ae http://www.wam.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamPhoto&cid=1219046809730&pagename=WAM%2FWamPhoto%2FW-T-PH-TeaserSummary http://www.wam.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamPhoto&cid=1219046809082&pagename=WAM%2FWamPhoto%2FW-T-PH-TeaserSummary

I was in London over the summer and I'm pretty sure I saw one of Shk Mohammed's sons - I think it was Rashid - in Harrods (in the food halls...near the Gelateria) there were lots of people with him. It didn't occur to me to take a photo but then again I was a little preoccupied eating ice cream:lol:

Hamdan's wedding?? :eek:When was this announced? & who is she?

Why do some members of Arab ruling families touch or kiss each others nose when they meet? :ermm: I have seen S.Hamdan do this many times.

oh ok, thanks for clarifying that. :flowers: Do you know how they are related?