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← Older postsDubai’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 UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | 2 CommentsMohammed & 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 UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed | 2 CommentsPrincess 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 Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Books, Dubai, Princess Haya | 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 UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Military, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed | Leave a commentPresident 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 UAE Royals | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Dr Sheikh Sultan, Dubai, Royal Orders, Sharjah, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid | 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 Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Animals, Dubai, Patronage, Princess Haya | 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 UAE Royals | Tagged Dubai, Horse Racing, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmuk, Sport | 3 CommentsRoyalty and the Olympics: Competitors
There is just over six hours to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXX Olympiad! Our third and final blog entry focusing on combined royal and Olympic history showcases royals who have themselves competed in an Olympic Games. Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia, Stockholm 1912 Prince Friedrich Karl competed for the German team in the team jumping event, winning a bronze medal for his efforts. Grand … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals, German Royals, Greek Royals, Jordanian Royals, Monaco Royals, Norwegian Royals, Russian Royals, Spanish Royals, Thai Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Constantine II, Dubai, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich, Harald V, Infanta Cristina, Juan Carlos I, London 2012, Olav V, Olympic Games, Prince Bira, Prince Friedrich Karl, Princess Charlène, Princess Haya, Princess Nathalie, Princess Zeina, Prussia, Queen Sofia, Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Sport, The Duke of Palma de Mallorca, The Prince of Asturias, The Princess Royal | 4 CommentsRoyalty and the Olympics: IOC Membership
Continuing with our look at Royals and the Olympics, today the TRF Blog focuses on royals – both reigning and non-reigning – who are members of the International Olympic Committee. There are a number of royals who have current IOC membership, listed here in alphabetical order of the country they represent, as well as three who were made Honorary Members following the end of their active membership. Many of these … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals, Dutch Royals, Greek Royals, Jordanian Royals, Kuwaiti Royals, Liechtenstein Royals, Luxembourg Royals, Malaysian Royals, Monaco Royals, Qatar Royals, Saudi Royals, Spanish Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Constantine II, Crown Prince Frederik, Dubai, Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duke Jean, Infanta Pilar, International Olympic Committee, King Willem-Alexander, London 2012, Olympic Games, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, Princess Haya, Princess Nora, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, Sport, The Princess Royal | 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 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 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, King Willem-Alexander, Princess Beatrix, Queen Máxima, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, State Visit | 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 CommentsHaya 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 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 CommentsMohammed bin Hamad wins Prestigious UAE Sports Award
Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani, the the Chairman of the Qatari 2022 Bid Organising Committee, received the Arab Sports Personality Award in recognition of his leadership in guiding Qatar to their 2022 FIFA World Cup race win. Sheikh Mohammed received the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum Creative Sports Awards from the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohamed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, in Dubai. The award is considered to be … Continue reading
Posted in Qatar Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Awards, Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Sport, Working Visit | Leave a comment


