Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, announced her divorce on social media from her husband, Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. In a bold move that mocked an outdated Islamic tradition of “triple repudiation,” where a man can instantly divorce his wife by declaring it three times, Sheikha Mahra declared her divorce to her husband in a public post. The announcement shocked the Arab world, with many initially speculating that her account was hacked due to the unusual nature of the post.
With no official comment from the House of Maktoum, the royal family of Dubai, the post sent shockwaves across the UAE. However, many supporters praised the princess for recognizing her worth and making a bold decision. Sheikha Mahra, who is known for advocating for women’s rights in the UAE, married her husband in May and they welcomed a daughter just two months ago. Since the divorce announcement, all pictures of them together have been removed from social media.
The daughter of Dubai’s ruler, whose family is worth an estimated $18 million, has nearly half a million followers on Instagram. She is the daughter of Dubai ruler and United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and her mother, Zoe Grigorakos, is separated from the Dubai ruler. The public nature of the divorce announcement has sparked discussion about women’s rights and traditional practices in the Muslim world.
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