How the Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum spends his time (10 photos). You are too tough: the most eligible bachelor of the Arab world Hamdan ibn Rashid al Maktoum

Today I want to introduce you to a real patriot
of his country by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, his achievements
and plans for the future.

Sheikh Mohammed was appointed Crown Prince of Dubai on January 3, 1995 by Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

A day later, Sheikh Mohammed, by the will of the UAE President, was nominated to the positions of Vice President and Prime Minister of the country

What is done
In August 1966, Sheikh Mohammed traveled to London to attend the Bell Language School in Cambridge.

Returning to Dubai after training, Sheikh Mohammed was appointed head of the Dubai Police and also head of the Dubai Defense Forces, which later became part of the UAE Armed Forces.

Emirates Airline
In March 1985, Sheikh Mohammed tasked Maurice Flanegan, then head of the Dubai National Tourism Committee, with the task of launching a new airline called Emirates Airline.

The airline's first flight took place in October 1985.

According to Flanegan, with the exception of the initial $10 million, the state did not allocate a single dirham for the development of Emirates Airline;

For reference:
Emirates Airlines
Fleet size - 213 (+295 ordered)
Destinations - 120

Aeroflot
Fleet size - 167 (251 with subsidiaries)
Destinations - 122 (232 with subsidiaries)

American Airlines
Fleet size - 964
Destinations - 273

Charity
In September 2007, Sheikh Mohammed launched the Dubai Cares campaign to raise money to pay for the education of 1 million children in poor countries.

The amount donated by the public in the first campaign in 2007 exceeded AED 1.65 billion (approximately US$450 million);

Sheikh Mohammed personally increased this amount to 3.5 billion dirhams (approximately 1 billion US dollars)

Construction
The project for an archipelago of artificial islands, one of the most interesting attractions of the UAE, has been completed.

In addition to these islands, another archipelago off the coast of the Emirates called “The World” was completed in January 2008, imitating the outlines of the continents of planet Earth.

When everything is planned for this moment Dubai islands will be built, the territory of the emirate will increase by more than 500 square kilometers

Dubai Metro
opening date
September 9, 2009
Daily passenger flow ~300,000

In the Dubai Metro, eating and drinking is prohibited both on trains and in stations. The fine for this is 100 dirhams. It is prohibited to chew gum (fine 50 dirhams), as well as sleeping, smoking, transporting animals, bicycles and alcoholic beverages.

The fine for inappropriate use of a brake valve is 2,000 dirhams (545 USD).

The Dubai Metro became the third in the Middle East.

Metro electric trains operate in a fully automatic mode without drivers, maximum speed train - 110 km/h

Burj Khalifa: the tallest land-based structure in the history of human construction
Construction: September 21, 2004 - January 4, 2010
Height: - 828 m (Ostankino TV tower - 540.1 m)
Number of floors: 163
Area inside the building: 344,000 m?

The total construction cost was 20 billion US dollars

Meydan Hippodrome
The hippodrome is the largest in the world both in terms of capacity (60 thousand people) and the length of the grass racing track (2.4 km).

The racetrack hosts horse races with the most expensive prize fund of $26.25 million.

The first place prize in 2013 was $10 million.

Meydan is one of the longest buildings in the world, the length of the stands is 1.7 kilometers. Also on the territory of the hippodrome there is one of the largest LED screens in the world measuring 110 by 10 meters.

There is a ban on betting on horse racing in the United Arab Emirates. Prize funds are formed from money allocated by the UAE emirs, competition sponsors and received from ticket sales.

Personal life
Sheikh Mohammed married his eldest wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Youma Al Maktoum in 1979.

Among his younger wives, the most famous is Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, daughter of King Hussein and half-sister of King Abdullah II - the previous and current kings of Jordan, respectively, whom he married on April 10, 2004.

In 2007, Princess Haya gave birth to a girl, Al Jalil, to Sheikh Mohammed, and a son, Zayed, in January 2012.

Sheikh has 9 sons and 14 daughters.

Personal condition
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's personal wealth as of 2016 is estimated at more than $4 billion.

Sports interests
Sheikh Mohammed is a significant figure in world equestrian sport, a major horse breeder and equestrian athlete.

In 2012, at the age of 63, Sheikh Mohammed became the winner of the World Endurance Equestrian Race, covering the 160 km race course, beating 152 competitors from 38 countries and reaching the finish line seven hours after the start of the race.

Sheikh Mohammed also won gold in the individual endurance event at the 15th Asian Games in 2006.

Sheikh is very popular in Dubai, local residents appreciate his efforts.
The number of posters with images of the Sheikh is not inferior to Ilyich in his best years.

What will be tomorrow?
Expo 2020 is a world exhibition that will be held in Dubai (UAE). The location of the exhibition was determined as a result of a vote at the general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on November 27, 2013 in Paris. The exhibition will be held from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021 in Dubai, UAE

By 2020 Dubai will look like this:

“I have no idea who invented the word - impossible, but this person definitely wants an easy life” © Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Now let’s remember the phrase of our rulers.... the one that puts everyone in a good mood :)))))

But what about the oil needle?
From the photographs below it is not difficult to guess where the petrodollars were spent.

Upon marriage, UAE citizens are provided with cottages and land plots free of charge.

70,000 dirhams is a government subsidy received by Emirati citizens getting married.

10,200 dirhams ($2,780) is the minimum basic pension for a UAE resident.

The pension of a UAE resident increases by 2% every year of work after reaching 20 years of service.

They also have 2 pensions - the widow or other heir receives hers and the deceased husband’s.

To the skeptics:

Dubai - not at all worried about the collapse in prices black gold, the local currency has not fallen against the dollar, and the authorities are not even thinking about cutting the budget. Why? Exactly 20 years ago, 83% of the income of the “oasis in the desert” came from the sale of oil, but now their share in GDP... is only 6% for Dubai and 29% for the UAE as a whole.

Behind last years The Emirates spent $35 billion to get rid of oil dependence.

For comparison: Russia receives about half of all earnings from energy exports

The green rate in the Emirates has not changed for 20 years

Now Dubai is one of the main tourist destinations in the world. Last year, according to the latest data, the tiny emirate was visited by 20 million people - the same number as Russia with our huge number of attractions.

Morality...
Here is the success story of a man with a capital letter, who turned his people from Bedouins into rich people, I think that the rulers of Mother Russia need to take an example from such a person who personifies real example that if you want you can live a little better.

P.S. Don't judge the first post too harshly :)

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum - full name crown prince, eligible bachelor of the planet, billionaire and simply handsome man. How does an Arab prince live?

1. Sheikh is one of 13 children, has 6 brothers and 9 sisters. The heir's fortune is estimated at a tidy sum, just under 20 billion US dollars. Prince Hamdan was born to Prime Minister and Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his first wife. This young man is very popular because of his extraordinary image, close to ordinary people.

2 Like many famous children of heirs, the sheikh was educated in Great Britain, lived for some time in London, after which he returned home, where responsibilities and affairs awaited him.

3. As befits a crown prince, he was prepared for the ruling post from childhood. So the young sheikh takes an active part in the life of his country, regularly appearing at various congresses, to which he invariably wears a kandura and arafat.

4. But, when the officialdom is over, the prince transforms into a simple, smiling guy who passionately loves Formula 1 and horses.

5. The Sheikh is confident in the saddle, which even led to his victory in the Olympic Games.

6. It is quite natural that, despite his European education, the prince is different from other crown princes of other countries! For example, his personal life is kept in the strictest confidence.

7. But you can often see him with small children - these are the sheikh’s nieces and nephews, with whom he willingly takes pictures. In addition, you can see Hamdan surrounded by tiger cubs, falcons and Arabian horses. In short, luxury worthy of the gods.

8. But despite his wealth, Hamdan does not forget about the poor and is involved in charity work, overseeing several relief funds.

9. It is known that he is engaged to a certain relative on his mother’s side. It should be noted that the bride is chosen by the parents, according to Arab traditions, so it is not surprising that the future of the prince has long been decided.

10. However, sheikhs are allowed to have as many wives as they like, but most likely this will also be the choice of his family, and not his romantic interest.

11. Now the prince holds the post of chairman of the Dubai Council, and he is also the president of the sports committee.

12. Hamdan’s versatile talents also extend to poetry. His Highness writes romantic poetry.

13. How well the prince stays in the saddle brought him first place in horse riding.

14. The prince also breeds camels, which in itself is a rather expensive hobby.

15. It is logical that His Highness flies exclusively by private jet.

16. The prince’s list of hobbies includes scuba diving with an elephant.

17. In addition to supervision charitable foundations, the sheikh supports people with disabilities.

18. The white tiger cub is the prince’s favorite.

19. Hamdan also loves cars.

20. Among the extreme sports that the sheikh practices is skydiving. In flight!

21. Mountaineering

22. Hunting with falcons

23. Hamdan is an excellent photographer, always ready to give advice to beginners in this business.

24. With a camera in hand

25. Diving is also the heir’s hobby.

The love story of a simple girl and a prince is a classic plot for fairy tales and has been popular since time immemorial, so not only little girls, but also well-established adult women dream of marrying a handsome, rich and intelligent “prince on a white horse.” And miracles happen, the main thing is to know where to look for him, this prince. We present to your attention the five most beautiful and richest heirs Muslim world.

1. Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum

Son of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and his wife sheikhs Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma al-Maktoum. Sheikh Hamdan- a very popular person in the United Arab Emirates. He received an excellent education in Great Britain, graduating military school ground forces in Sandhurst, as well as London college of Economics and Dubai College of Administration. The sheikh gained popularity due to his charitable activities: the prince directly supervises a number of foundations that organize fundraising for the treatment of seriously ill children.

Sheikh Hamdan belongs to the al-Maktoum dynasty and officially holds the position of head of the Dubai Executive Council, that is, he heads the government of the emirate of Dubai, but he has time for numerous hobbies. Born on Valentine's Day, the prince is fond of romantic poetry, has the creative pseudonym Fazza, and even publishes collections of poetry. Sheikh Hamdan also loves horse riding, has a large collection of Arabian horses and regularly takes part in numerous equestrian competitions.

The Crown Prince is not married, but, alas, even before his birth he was engaged to a maternal relative. However, don’t be upset - no one can forbid a sheikh to have as many wives as he wants!

2. Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah

Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah

The king's eldest child Abdullah II and queens Rania, 20-year-old crown prince Hussein bin Abdullah since 2009 he has been heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Jordan. Belongs to the Hashemite dynasty.

In 2007, the prince entered the Royal Academy in Madaba, then, as usual, went to study in the West, and he is currently studying political science in Washington, at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. In addition to his native Arabic, the Prince of Jordan is fluent in three foreign languages: English, French and Hebrew.

Hussein bin Abdullah is involved in charity work, runs a foundation to support the development of science among youth, and also has a number of hobbies, including football and collecting motorcycles.

Although Jordan is a country with more high level openness and more “Western” values ​​than neighboring UAE and Saudi Arabia, no information about the personal life of the heir to the throne in open access no, we only know that he is not married yet.

3. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnun al-Nahyan

Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan

Son of the President of the United Arab Emirates Caliphs bin Zayed al-Nahyan, sheikh Sultan bin Tahnun al-Nahyan is a member of the oldest ruling dynasty of Abu Dhabi - al-Nahyan. He received a bachelor's degree from the UAE University in Engineering and Architecture, then studied international relationships at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA.

Sheikh Sultan oversees many issues national importance. He is involved in investments in the development of sports, architecture, and also serves as head of the Development Committee Eastern region. In addition, he controls the work of state charitable foundations, as well as large quantity organizations dealing with cultural heritage issues.

Among the sheikh's many hobbies are many sports, collecting art and traveling.

There is no information about the personal life of Sheikh Sultan either on the Internet or in the media.

4. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sixth son of the former ruling Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa and the fifth son of his second wife - sheikhs Mozy bint Nasser al-Misned, sheikh Mohammed is a representative of another major dynasty of the Arab world, the ruling family of Qatar - al-Thani.

He studied at the Qatar Academy, received a bachelor's degree from the Diplomatic School of Georgetown University in Qatar, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard University. Sheikh Mohammed is fluent in Arabic, English and French.

According to the laws of Arab monarchies, the eldest son of the ruler of the state is considered the crown prince, so Mohammed, being the sixth son of the emir, will most likely never become the head of Qatar. But this does not mean that the younger children of rulers do not take part in managing the affairs of the state. Typically, the children of emirs occupy positions in the cabinet or head numerous committees overseeing issues of national importance. This happened with Sheikh Mohammed. A former captain of the Qatar equestrian team, he is very passionate about sports, and is therefore directly involved in the leadership of the Committee for the preparation of the FIFA World Cup, which is to be held in Qatar in 2022.

According to unconfirmed reports, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is not married.

5. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh's brother Mohammed al-Thani(not only by father, but also by mother), sheikh Jasim is definitely on the list of the most handsome Arab men. By the way, the appearance of two brothers in our rating today al-Thani not surprising. The fact is that their mother is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful women Muslim world. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser al-Misned- the second wife of the former emir of Qatar is known not only as a beauty and a style icon, but also as a very gifted politician, who takes a hidden, but quite significant part in many state issues. And therefore, it is not at all surprising that such a woman gave birth to such attractive and gifted children.

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was Crown Prince of Qatar from 1996 to 2003, but subsequently, realizing that he was unfit to fulfill this role, renounced his status as heir apparent in favor of younger brother, current Emir of Qatar Tamima al-Thani.

He was educated at the British Royal Academy at Sandhurst, then returned to his homeland and became involved in charity work. He is now the honorary president of the Qatari national society Cancer Control Center (QNCS) and also works on environmental issues.

Unfortunately, Sheikh Jasim has already chosen his first wife. She became a representative of the same dynasty, Sheikh Buthaina bint Ahmad al-Thani, daughter of the sheikh Hamada bin Ali al-Thani. The couple already have three children. But, as we know,

33-year-old Hamdan ibn Mohammed al-Maktoum looks like Aladdin, writes poetry and is looking for his one and only.

33-year-old Hamdan has long been at the top of the list of the most eligible bachelors. He bears the titles of Sheikh, His Excellency and His Highness! At the same time, he does not sit in the halls of a palace with a thousand servants. More often it can be found on ski resorts and on long journeys with a backpack on your back. But more about everything.

Heir to the throne

Hamdan, better known by his stage name Fazza, was born on November 13, 1982. Hamdan is the second son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and his first wife Hind bint Maktoum bin Youma al Maktoum.

It is curious that the Maktoum dynasty, to which the prince belongs, has been in power since 1833 and has ruled Dubai since 1971. Hamdan's father Sheikh Mohammed is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates.

By according to Forbes for 2013, his fortune is estimated at $39.5 billion. At the same time, the sheikh does not hide his fabulous wealth. On the contrary, he is known for his generosity. At one time, he gave Michael Schumacher the island of Antarctica in the area of ​​​​the artificial archipelago The World, worth $ 7 million.

Hamdan's mother got married right after school, at the age of 17. And soon she gave the sheikh an heir. Higher education the woman did not receive it, deciding that this was far from the main thing. She strictly observes local traditions and culture. She does not accompany her husband to public events and on business trips... Maybe that is why there is still not a single confirmed photograph of Her Majesty in the press.

However, Hamdan’s family cannot be called ideal either. His older brother Rashid ibn Mohammed, due to his excessive love of sports, first became addicted to stereoids, and then to drugs, for which he was excommunicated by his father from the throne.

Study in London

Despite all the wealth and luxury that surrounded Hamdan since childhood, he grew up in severity. After studying at a private school named after Sheikh Rashid, he entered the Faculty of Administration at the Dubai Government School.

After which, at the insistence of his parents, he continued his education in Great Britain - at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, where the heirs to the British throne, Harry and William, also studied at one time.

“Studying at Sandhurst developed in me self-discipline, responsibility, dedication and the ability to work in a team. After the academy, I also graduated from the London School of Economics,” the heir admitted in an interview with Vision magazine.

Lions instead of cats

From February 1, 2008 Fazza – crown prince Dubai. As well as the head of the hedge fund HN Capital LLP and the president of the new university named after him. The prince also holds the positions of head of the Young Entrepreneurs Support League, the Dubai Emirate Sports Committee and the Dubai Autism Research Center.

And, it would seem, with such an official list of responsibilities, the prince would bury himself in papers and not see white light. Not at all. Hamdan can be found at all kinds of summits... and at equestrian competitions, from which the heir to the throne usually returns victorious.

In general, Fazza’s list of hobbies is huge: skydiving, diving, fishing, falconry, snowboarding, cycling and horses... Fazza never skimped on buying new handsome men with manes. The titled person has several dozen of the best stallions from all over the world in her kitty. Among other things, the sheikh has several camels, on one of which he spent almost $3 million.

As pets, Hamdan got himself a pair of white tigers and two albino lions. But that's not all! The prince's love for animals led him to the world's only swimming elephant, Rajan. For this, the guy went to India. And upon request, the elephant was delivered to his arrival.

As for the means of transportation, needless to say, the prince can afford any of them. But still, four-hoofed animals attract him more, and therefore Hamdan limits himself to one plane, one yacht and a small fleet of vehicles in the garage.

Fell in love with a refugee

Very little is known about the prince’s personal life. Maybe because relationships with women in the UAE are talked about only in whispers.

The prince himself, answering questions about his marriage, said that since childhood he had been engaged to a maternal relative, Sheikha bin Thani bin Said al Maktoum. And this decision was made for him when he did not even go to school.

However, a couple of years ago he was in close contact with another relative, whose name is unknown. The relationship ended in 2013, and along with it, the arranged marriage was called off. One can only guess about the reasons; they were not announced...

However, already in the summer of 2014, the prince met new love. Hamdan fell in love with a certain Kalila Said. Unlike Hamdan's past brides, the girl was not from a noble family. By contrast, 23-year-old Kalila is a Palestinian refugee who grew up in the slums of an Arab metropolis.

The young people met while working on a charity project in one of the disadvantaged areas of the capital. And it seems that the prince was even more pleased with the acquaintance than Kalila. Fazza had to woo the girl for three months before she agreed to go on a date with him.

Rumor has it that the sheikh was dissatisfied with his son’s choice and even threatened to deprive him of his inheritance. But, having seen the feelings of the young people, he nevertheless changed his anger to mercy...

But don't be upset! Firstly, the prince never married. And secondly, in Arab country A sheikh can have as many wives as his heart desires.

The word "sheikh" brings to mind oriental tales, and the life of real sheikhs, in fact, is that same fairy tale in which untold wealth is combined with beauty, family ties, ancient traditions and advanced technologies. In this issue you will find the richest sheikhs in the world.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

$18 billion

It’s hard to imagine, but 18 billion is nothing compared to other capital that Al Nahyan is involved with. For example, general state his family is estimated at 150 billion dollars, and the capitalization of the investment fund, whose curator is the sheikh, exceeds 875 billion.

Al Nahyan - in every sense big man, he is the Emir of Abu Dhabi and the President of the United Arab Emirates. He became head of state 13 years ago, but has ruled the UAE since 1990, since his father retired. Sheikh in home country valued very highly, literally: the very, very skyscraper in the world, Burj Khalifa, is named in his honor.

David Cameron and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Elizabeth II, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prince Philip.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum

$18 billion

The 34-year-old heir to the throne of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, is a socialite no worse than Prince Harry. He is rich, travels a lot, and runs Instagram. And he also knows how to do good. Patronage of the autism center, large donations to charity - this is also Hamdan.

The third important aspect of the life of the heir to the throne is extreme entertainment. The sheikh's Instagram is constantly updated with reports of jumps from heights, demonstrations of himself in the pilot's seat of a jet plane or a Formula 1 car. But Hamdan’s talent manifested itself most clearly in equestrian sports: the prince won gold at the Asian Olympic Games.

Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali al-Amoudi

$4.1 billion

He is a sheikh not by birthright, but by merit - he received the title for his achievements and wealth. Being second richest man Saudi Arabia, Ali al-Amoudi lives in two countries - Arabia and Ethiopia, where he was born and raised. He made money from oil by building oil refineries in West Africa, as well as growing everything from vegetables and fruits to coffee. The sheikh's businesses supply coffee to Starbucks and tea to Lipton, among other things.

Ali al-Amoudi also owns a chain of hotels and a hospital. It is seriously tied not only to African, eastern countries: Sheikh invests in the economy Western countries, in particular to Sweden. They also wrote that the arrival of the Swedish brand H&M in Ethiopia, where labor is very cheap, took place thanks to Ali al-Amoudi. The personal life of a billionaire is simple - married, no children.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

$4.9 billion

The smiling Sheikh Mansour, 46, is a member of the Emirates' ruling family and the half-brother of the president, Sheikh Khalifa. It is not surprising that he found a job in government - Mansur holds the post of prime minister of the country. In addition to government affairs, the sheikh is involved in the oil industry - he manages the International Petroleum Investment Company of Abu Dhabi. He also loves sports very much and does not spare money on it: the company, the head of which is Mansur, contains local teams for handball, football, volleyball and so on.

But this is all a trifle compared to Manchester City, yes, that same legendary British football team. Mansur is her owner. Some say that this is a toy for the sheikh, others say that he is extremely serious. One thing is clear: Mansur does not skimp on expenses. After all, why worry about money for a man who becomes half a billion richer every time oil prices rise one dollar?

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

$4.5 billion

A person who has set the goal of turning the Emirates into an investment, social, cultural paradise can be satisfied with what he has already done for this. The Emirates airline, the Jumeirah Group tourism holding, and many transnational projects are the work of Sheikh Mohammed. And, in fact, the Burj Khalifa hotel is also the sheikh’s idea.

In addition to work, he knows a lot about entertainment - he is fond of horse racing, makes huge bets, and owns an incredible size yacht "Dubai". Apparently, the ability to take everything from life was inherited by his son, Sheikh Hamdan, whom we talked about at the very beginning. Well, the fact that Hamdan is four times richer than his father is not important. One family after all.




Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum and Elizabeth II.