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    12 things you might not know about Sheikh Hamdan

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is constantly here there and everywhere.
    With an unending list of passions and hobbies, Emirates Woman has taken a deep dive into some interesting things you might not know about the Crown Prince of Dubai.
    He’s a massive foodie

    For those always on the lookout for places to dine in, these well-known establishments in Dubai have had the seal of approval from UAE royalty.
    Sheikh Hamdan absolutely loves to dine at the best eateries in Dubai including Roka, Ammos, Alici, Carine, Avli by Tashas and many more.
    He’s a doting dad

    His Highness became a father for the first time in May 2021, welcoming twins Rashid and Shaikha into the world. Since then, the Crown Prince of Dubai has truly become the ultimate doting dad. Fazza has shared tidbits of the growing twins on social media, sharing some adorable doting father moments with his 14 million followers on Instagram. He welcomed his third child in February 2023. Revealed to be named Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, he is the third addition to the Crown Prince of Dubai’s growing family.
    He cycled alongside an ostrich

    In a heart-stopping video taken to social media, Sheikh Hamdan is seen racing an ostrich in Dubai which is the world’s fastest bird on land. As he cycles with his entourage on the track, his love for the wildlife is beautifully depicted in this video.
    He’s passionate about underwater sports

    While inspiring many to take the plunge, Sheikh Hamdan makes the idea of deep water underground diving look very easy, as he continuously shares footage of himself under the sea, while also heading numerous metres below the surface to explore hidden underwater caves.
    He can fly a helicopter

    Starting off from Bluewaters island and making his way to Dubai Marina Mall as he goes around Dubai, Dubai’s Crown Prince’s video on social media has circulated around the UAE as he clearly loves to fly his chopper.
    The Crown Prince is also a poet

    With the caption for the above image being translated as follows, picking up poetry from his father has been one of the hidden talents he possesses, as he has also published under the pen name ‘Fazza’ which is an ode to a legendary Arab knight.
    Nature of the Soul
    My poems have meaning written with intuition I write my poems aware and observant My poems are not empty and a waste of my time They become more valuable with the passing of time
    What his nickname ‘Fazza’ means
    As mentioned, Sheikh Hamdan is affectionately known as ‘Fazza’. It means “the one who helps” in Arabic.
    He has climbed to the top of Burj Khalifa

    While scaling to new heights before the end of 2020, Sheikh Hamdan is seen scaling the sky-high building with his video amassing over 900,000 views and over 10,000 comments. He also showcases how high he is as he points the camera directly below him showing the busy Dubai highway and other buildings below. Well, this is not the first time he managed to do this, he also scaled to the top around seven years ago.
    He’s besties with Cristiano Ronaldo

    Over the years, Sheikh Hamdan and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo have become firm friends. Whenever Ronaldo visits the emirate, the Crown Prince is always on hand to ensure he has the best time in Dubai.
    He launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge

    The annual fitness challenge which takes place every year inspires residents of the emirate to work out for 30 minutes every day for 30 days. Fazza himself launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge back in 2017, encouraging people to be more active in the emirate.
    He’s an avid traveller

    With travelling back on the radar again, there’s no better source of inspiration than His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. From mountainous regions to adrenaline-fueled spots, Fazza’s travels around the world exude his passion for exploration and adventure.After digging through the archives, Emirates Woman has curated a list of all the potential places to add to your bucket list from Sheikh Hamdan’s feed. From Scotland to Japan, this Royal has travelled the globe and continues to make trips around the world.
    He’s a keen photographer

    While he’s an adventurer at heart, Sheikh Hamdan is also a keen photographer always capturing spectacular shots of the travels he’s on and photographs around Dubai.
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    All the latest updates on Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s upcoming wedding

    Life

    by Ruman Baig
    28 mins ago

    Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan is soon to be married to Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia.
    The couple got engaged last year in August at the to-be-bride’s paternal home in Saudi. Ever since the engagement, the couple have made multiple joint appearances in public, most recent being Princess Iman of Jordan’s wedding in March.
    With only a few days left to the Royal Wedding, updates about the impending nuptials are constantly making rounds. From the date and venue to the time, here’s all you need to know about the most-awaited wedding of the season.
    When is the next Royal Wedding?
    After the first big wedding of the year for the Jordanian Royal Family earlier this year, HRH Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif are expected to tie the knot in June, 2023. The festivities and traditional celebrations are supposed to take place between May 26 and Jun 1, leading up to a grand ceremony on the last day.
    What time is the Royal Wedding?
    As per the Arabian Royal Agency’s latest post, the timing and the schedule of the wedding have been revealed. In their newest post they shared, “According to local news the wedding will start at 4:00 PM JO Time. The ceremony will start with the arrival of Their Majesties and their Highnesses the Princes and Princesses of the Royal Family, then the ceremony will start and take place at Zahran Palace After the ceremony, the red procession will depart from Zahran Palace to Husseiniya Palace, then their Majesties will start to receive guests at Al-Hussainiya Palace to attend the dinner banquet.”
    Where is the next Royal wedding?
    According to the Arabian Royal Agency, the Royal Hashemite Court released a statement with details regarding the impending nuptials. “The wedding ceremony of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein and Ms. Rajwa Khalid Al Saif will be at Zahran Palace then the wedding procession will move to Al Husseiniya Palace.” Further adding, “At Husseiniya Palace, a Dinner banquet will be held and there will be a closed reception and banquet for the media.”
    Who is Rajwa Al Saif?
    Rajwa is the youngest of four children, including Faisal, Naif, Dana and Rajwa, born to parents Khalid bin Musaed Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi.The Al Saif family’s heritage dates back to the Subai tribe in the town of Al-Attar in Sudair, Najd, Saudi Arabia, where ancestors are known to have been the sheikhs of the town.Rajwa’s father, who resides in Riyadh, has established himself as a well-reputed businessman over the years.
    Ahead ofthe wedding, here are some of the most adorable moments between the bride-to-be and the Royal family.

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    In Pics: Royal family reveals face of Sheikh Mohammed’s youngest grandchild

    Life

    by Ruman Baig
    36 mins ago

    Born on February 25, 2023, Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is the newest baby of the Dubai Royal family.
    While the Crown Prince of Dubai has given a glimpse of the little one through his Instagram in the past, this is the first time, the royal baby’s face has been revealed. What makes it even more special? The three new images shared on social media are of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum adoring his youngest grandson.
    Recently, these new images surfaced on the internet and everyone has been in awe of them ever since. Both dressed in pristine white, the ruler of Dubai and the Crown Prince’s new born share a heart-warming moment.
    In the first picture, like a true doting grand father, HH Sheikh Mohammed is seen admiring Mohammed bin Hamdan. As for the rest of the two photos, he is candidly seen kissing the baby’s cheek with a wide smile in the last one.
    Known for his kind-hearted spirit and warmth, HH Sheikh Mohammed is often seen spending quality time with all of his grand children. From taking them horse riding to celebrating days of festivals surrounded by kids, the Prime Minister is always doing the most for his heirs.
    Take a look at this adorable moment between the two.

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    Royal Wedding: Details of Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s upcoming nuptials

    Life

    by Ruman Baig
    24 mins ago

    Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan is soon to be married to Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia.
    The couple got engaged last year in August at the to-be-bride’s paternal home in Saudi. Ever since the engagement, the couple have made multiple joint appearances in public, most recent being Princess Iman of Jordan’s wedding in March.
    When is the next Royal Wedding?
    After the first big wedding of the year for the Jordanian Royal Family earlier this year, HRH Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif are expected to tie the knot in June, 2023. The festivities and traditional celebrations are supposed to take place between May 26 and Jun 1, leading up to a grand ceremony on the last day.
    Where is the next Royal wedding?
    According to the Arabian Royal Agency, the Royal Hashemite Court released a statement with details regarding the impending nuptials. “The wedding ceremony of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein and Ms. Rajwa Khalid Al Saif will be at Zahran Palace then the wedding procession will move to Al Husseiniya Palace.” Further adding, “At Husseiniya Palace, a Dinner banquet will be held and there will be a closed reception and banquet for the media.”
    Who is Rajwa Al Saif?
    Rajwa is the youngest of four children, including Faisal, Naif, Dana and Rajwa, born to parents Khalid bin Musaed Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi.The Al Saif family’s heritage dates back to the Subai tribe in the town of Al-Attar in Sudair, Najd, Saudi Arabia, where ancestors are known to have been the sheikhs of the town.Rajwa’s father, who resides in Riyadh, has established himself as a well-reputed businessman over the years.
    Ahead ofthe wedding, here are some of the most adorable moments between the bride-to-be and the Royal family.

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    In pics: Fazza gives us the ultimate wanderlust inspiration from his recent trip to Japan

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai is known for his avid love for travelling and Japan is the latest to be added to his list.
    From mountainous regions to adrenaline-fuelled spots, Fazza’s travels around the world exude his passion for exploration and adventure.
    In a series of photos shared on Sheikh Hamdan’s feed to his 15.7 million fans with the caption “I love Japan”, snippets from his trip are seen along with his love for photography which is vividly captured.
    Known for travelling the globe, Sheikh Hamdan has visited a series of countries over the years including Tanzania, South Korea, Estonia, Denmark and more.

    Previously, in 2019, Sheikh Hamdan had made a visit east to Japan. Regarded as a highly-trained fitness enthusiast, the Dubai royal was seen posing with bronze sculptures of rugby player Michael Leitch and sumo wrestler Tochinoshin Tsuyoshi. He was also captured taking some classes and trying some delicious food, he’s undoubtedly ticked off a host of must-visit venues on his trip to Japan. From grazing through the enchanted streets or travelling by the high-speed bullet train to Tokyo, make a note of all the must-dos on your next trip.
    Japan eVisa for UAE residents
    The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a new online tourist visa system, and only residents of a select few countries, including the Emirates and KSA, as well as Brazil, UK, USA, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Taiwan, Singapore and South Africa can apply for the same. All residents are required to apply more than seven days before their trip. Applicants will need to apply via the dedicated website Japan eVISA, where upon successful submission, a digital confirmation visa will be sent to the applicant. At immigration, visitors will need to simply log on to the website and show the visa upon entry. The new system allows residents of permitted countries to apply for an online tourist visa which will grant eVisas for up to 90 days in Japan.

    So if you’re thinking of your next trip, here’s exactly where you need to visit next.
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    Sheikh Hamdan shares an adorable new portrait of his little one

    Lifestyle

    by Sarah Joseph
    28 mins ago

    After welcoming his third child this year, Dubai’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared a warm heartfelt portrait image of him hugging his son.
    The image was shared on his Instagram feed with a blue heart to his 15.6 million fans who commented expressing their love for Sheikh Hamdan and the latest addition to his family.

    Several followers including, Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai commented with a blue heart on the post.
    With his grandfather

    Last month, Fazza also shared a beautiful portrait of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai holding the little one with a smile on his face. As a doting grandfather, this adorable image shows the same.
    The third child
    After already being a father to a set of twins who were born in May 2021, Fazza announced that the newborn’s name Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was welcomed into the family this month.Congratulations to Sheikh Hamdan for his growing family! More

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    UAE President announces the crown prince of Abu Dhabi

    Lifestyle

    by Ruman Baig
    54 mins ago

    On 29th March, 2023, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed his son Sheikh Khaled as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.
    His Highness Sheikh Khaled is the eldest son of the President. At 41, the crown prince is also a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of both the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee and the Abu Dhabi Executive Office.
    Revealing the next generation of successors, the head of the state also designated his brothers in pivotal roles. His brother Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is now the vice president of the UAE alongside Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The 52-year-old Sheikh Mansour is also the owner of the Manchester City football club. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is currently UAE’s national security adviser and chairman of the ADQ sovereign wealth fund — along with his third brother, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, have been named as Deputy Rulers of Abu Dhabi by the ruler himself.

    Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
    Sheikh Mohammed became the president and ruler of Abu Dhabi last year after the demise of Sheikh Khalifa. Announced through an official statement by the media office, this decision about the vice presidency was made with the approval of the UAE Federal Supreme Council.

    The UAE president has issued a resolution, with the approval of the UAE Federal Supreme Council, to appoint Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister of Presidential Court as UAE Vice President. pic.twitter.com/kYFDycPGcd
    — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 29, 2023
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    In pics: Throwback to Sheikh Hamdan’s most adorable childhood moments

    Lifestyle

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

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    His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, often gives his loyal fans a snippet into his childhood.
    Having garnered over 14.3 million followers, Fazza has always shared some of his favourite moments from when he was young.
    Ever since he was young, travelling around the world has been a core component of Sheikh Hamdan’s childhood and the old pictures on his feed portray the same.
    From precious family moments to embracing the wild with his favourite animals, we just can’t get enough of these adorable occasions caught on camera.
    As Emirates Woman scrolls through Fazza’s Instagram there are a host of throwback moments that shed light on his memorable moments as a young boy.
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