In exciting news in the UAE’s biggest city, Her Highness Sheikha Mahra is set to marry Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mana Al Maktoum, according to reports from Arabian Royal Agency.
So, who is Sheikha Mahra? Let’s spend some time getting to know the emerging leader in the UAE, who has already acted as an important ambassador for the country, with a love for many aspects of life both in and out of the emirates.
Sheikha Mahra: Inside the Dubai leader’s passions in life
In case you didn’t already know, she is the daughter of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, 29, was born February 26, 1994, it’s been reported, and this year graduated from a university in London, posting photos of her ceremony in cap and gown earlier in 2023, adding that “Family support is everything” in a caption.
She received a degree in International Relations, signaling a more hands-on role moving forward as a potential ambassador for the country, something she has already signaled in Dubai’s many international events.
She is a lover of cinema, photographed here with Under Siege 2 star Steven Seagal.
She also has a passion for the film of the region, posing for a photo with City of Life, Rashash, and Djinn star Mohannad Bin Huthail.
For Bin Huthail, the honor was all his.
“It was a great honor meeting your highness thank you so much,” he wrote in the comment section on the Sheikha’s instagram.
Passionate about women’s empowerment, the UAE royal family member also participated in ENOC’s #BreakTheBias International Women’s Day celebrations.
“Happy Women’s Day!” she wrote in her Instagram caption.
She also acted as an ambassador for Dubai and the UAE during Dubai Expo 2020, visiting many different pavilions and meeting with dignitaries, something that was greatly appreciated by the people of those countries.
“Today at Dubai Expo, visiting Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand Pavilions. Different cultures ,ideas and vision for a promising future!” she wrote at the time.
“Hope you like Argentinean culture! There are many Argentineans working un your country,” responded one commenter to the post.
She also acted as a key royal family ambassador when visiting the Community Development Authority of Government of Dubai during Eid 2021.
In addition, much like the rest of her family members, she is a lover of animals, particularly falcons and horses, both creatures with both a rich history in the UAE and a special connection to the Al Maktoum family.