Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra, daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has confirmed her engagement to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana.
Sheikha Mahra marked the occasion with her first Instagram post since the announcement. She proudly displayed a diamond ring as French Montana held her hand. Moreover, reports suggest the couple got engaged in June during Paris Fashion Week, where Montana even walked the runway.
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Fresh Start After Past Relationships
The engagement signals a new beginning for both.
Earlier, Sheikha Mahra divorced Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, with whom she has a daughter. Last July, she announced the split on Instagram with a bold message: “Dear Husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, and I Divorce You. Take Care. Your ex-wife."
Similarly, French Montana, born Karim Kharbouch, ended his marriage with Nadeen Kharbouch in 2014. They share a 16-year-old son, Kruz.
Who Is Sheikha Mahra?
Born in 1994, Sheikha Mahra studied International Relations in the UK before completing a degree at the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Administration.
Furthermore, she is admired for her charity work and modern outlook. She also commands major wealth. While the Al Maktoum family’s fortune is valued at $18–20 billion, Sheikha Mahra’s personal wealth ranges from $300 million to $1.5 billion, combining inheritance and business ventures.