Post by : Raina Mansoor
Photo : Instagram / @hhshmahra
Shaikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai's ruler, announced her divorce from Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum on Instagram. The public declaration came just over two months after the birth of their first child.
In a direct and assertive post on Instagram, Shaikha Mahra addressed her husband, stating, "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."
The announcement triggered widespread attention on social media, with observers noting that both had unfollowed each other and removed photos from their profiles. Speculations ranged from account hacking to relationship issues.
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Supportive comments poured in, with some praising her courage and others expressing condolences. Shaikha Mahra, known for advocating women's empowerment and supporting local designers in the UAE, holds degrees in International Relations and Government Administration.
The couple married in May of the previous year and celebrated the birth of their daughter a year later. Just before the public announcement, Shaikha Mahra had shared a poignant post hinting at underlying tensions.
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