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Sheikha Mahra is the daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Two months after welcoming their first child in May this year, the Dubai princess has announced her divorce from husband.
In a shocking announcement, Dubai royal Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared the news of her divorce from husband Sheikh Mana. In a short note on Instagram, Sheikha Mahra called out her husband for being “occupied with other companions” and declared divorce. Following the customary Muslim tradition, the Dubai princess wrote, “Dear Husband, As you are occupied with other companions, I hereinby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife.”
Her post instantly went viral, sparking massive engagement among her followers. Many also asked questions about the possible reason behind her sudden decision.
A user wrote, “But the divorce will occur from Husband’s side, right? And the Wife has to choose Khul?”, while another commented, “Your happiness is not negotiable.” Another showed support and wrote, “I find it empowering when a woman recognizes her worth and confidently stands her ground.”
The development came just a few months after the couple welcomed their first child. While Sheikha Mahra has removed all her pictures with her husband, including their wedding photos from Instagram, the two have also unfollowed each other on social media. Earlier in June, she shared a picture with her newborn child and added a cryptic caption that read, “Just the two of us.”
Meanwhile, the Dubai princess is yet to make an official statement on the current situation.
The Royal Couple’s Wedding
Daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Mahra, got engaged to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, an Emirati businessman, last year. A month later, they hosted their official wedding ceremony. She also shared a series of pictures from their wedding photoshoot, most of which have now been deleted.
In May this year the royal couple welcomed a baby girl, whom they named Mahra. “Thank you Dr. Fadi Mirza and the Latifa Hospital team for all your support and most memorable experience for bringing baby Mahra to this world. 01.05.2024,” she wrote on Instagram.
For those unaware, Sheikha Mahra is one of the 26 children of the Dubai ruler. She has both Emirati and Greek roots from her father and mother Zoe Grigorakos.
