The Latest Breaking News from Mohammed Bin Rashid alMaktoum

What is the AgustaWestland case involving British citizen Christian Michel?

Michel was extradited from UAE in 2018 in the chopper scam and remained in prison in India for six years without trial

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Dubai Ruler Appoints New Second Deputy

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum on Friday appointed another of his sons as a deputy ruler of the emirate, following the death of his brother and long-serving deputy ruler Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2021. Dubai now has first and second deputy rulers, the decree published…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023

Dubai ruler appoints first and second deputies - Dubai Media office

Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, issued a decree on Friday appointing Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum as first deputy ruler and Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum as second deputy ruler, the Dubai Media office said.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Royal Ascot and how the uncomfortable influence of petrodollars on British sport is nothing new

On the outskirts of London last week, a sporting event with big ambitions launched amid a storm of questioning as to the origins and purpose of its gargantuan financial resource. This week, it will be racing in the spotlight, as Royal Ascot gets underway.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan elected United Arab Emirates President

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan is officially appointed the new leader of the United Arab Emirates, succeeding his half-brother and former president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayhan, who died on Friday.

ABC News · May 14, 2022

Dubai ruler's ex-wife gets custody of children after 'exorbitant' domestic abuse

Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, inflicted "exorbitant" domestic abuse against his ex-wife, a senior British judge has concluded as he awarded her sole responsibility for looking after their children.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

Abductions, hacking and horses: the Dubai royals' UK custody battle

The High Court in London has ruled that the ruler of Dubai's ex-wife should have sole responsibility for their children's welfare, citing his "domestic abuse" towards her.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

Princess Haya: From the lap of luxury to a gruelling battle for safety

As the King of Jordan’s daughter and the wife of the Ruler of Dubai, Princess Haya bint al-Hussein has lived her life in the lap of luxury and surrounded by the trappings of Royalty.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022

Dubai ruler to have no direct contact with two children after UK court battle

Sheikh Mohammed’s ex-wife Princess Haya granted responsibility for decisions on their children’s medical care and schooling

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022