Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced her divorce from her husband, Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Manna Al Maktoum. The news broke on July 17, 2024, when Sheikha Mahra shared a powerful message on her Instagram page. In her post, she cited her husband’s alleged extra-marital affair as the reason behind their split.
The couple’s wedding took place approximately a year before the divorce announcement, and their ceremony was widely discussed. Sheikha Mahra, dressed in an exquisite ivory gown by Dubai-based designer Ezra Couture, made a stunning bride. The couple enjoyed picturesque holidays together, and Sheikha Mahra revealed her pregnancy during her birthday celebration. She later announced the birth of her baby girl on May 2.
The Instagram post declaring the divorce was succinct but impactful: “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.” Following this announcement, Sheikha Mahra removed all posts featuring Sheikh Mana from her page.
The BBC has reached out to officials in the country to seek clarity on the matter. The news has garnered widespread attention, and friends and well-wishers have expressed their support for Sheikha Mahra during this challenging time.