How does the heir to the throne of the Arab Emirates live? Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan: biography, personal life Arab princes and sheikhs

Reminds me of a “real fairy tale”. It is generally accepted that they bask in luxury, denying themselves nothing. Comfortable planes, yachts, cars for the heirs to the throne in the UAE are a common and ordinary phenomenon. They can have fun as they please. However, the older generation royal dynasties instills in the offspring not only a love of pompous leisure, but also develops in them a talent for wise government in the state, so that it prospers every year, and its residents feel secure and happy.

It was in this spirit that 33-year-old Prince Hamdan was brought up. He prefers an active lifestyle, skillfully distributing time between state affairs and your hobbies. Perhaps this is the secret that today the Principality of Dubai is an economic miracle of the 21st century? Thanks to whom could it appear on the territory of the UAE? Naturally, thanks to the competent policies of the ruling elite. And, of course, Dubai made its contribution to this process. How does he manage to properly combine work and rest so that he has enough time for both? Let's consider this issue in more detail.

History of the dynasty

Not many people know that the mentioned Prince of Dubai is the son Arab sheikh Mohamed Al Maktoum. The heir's father is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Emirates. Historiographers claim that the sheikh’s ancestry originates from the ancient Bani Yas tribes, who lived in areas where the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai are currently located.

The Arab principality of Dubai was founded by Sheikh Maktoun bin Butta in 1833. Since then this ancient family and rules over them.

Curriculum Vitae

The thirty-three-year-old Prince of Dubai was born on November 14, 1982. It should be noted that he is not the only heir in the family. Sheikh Hamdan has 9 sisters and 6 brothers. In his homeland, the boy studied at one of the private colleges.

He spent his youth in Western Europe, namely in Great Britain, where he received an excellent education. First, the Prince of Dubai gnawed on the granite of science at a military school ground forces, located in Sanghdhurst, England. He then graduated from the College of Economics in London, and upon returning home, from the School administrative management in Dubai.

Government activities

The Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, began ruling the principality on February 1, 2008, after his older brother “abdicated the throne.” To be fair, it should be noted that the parents assumed a similar outcome of the matter, so they prepared their son in advance for the fact that he would take the reins of government of the principality into his own hands.

And Prince Hamdan of Dubai lived up to the expectations placed on him: he is actively involved in political life home country, trying not to miss a single congress and summit.

Back in 2006, he was offered the position of head of the Emirate's Executive Council. In charge young man included monitoring and oversight of government agencies. In this responsible position crown prince Dubai Hamdan developed and invited his colleagues to take strategic plan development of the Emirate for the coming years, which was done. The young manager showed his business qualities in another post - the head of the Sports Council of the Emirate of Dubai. He was also entrusted with leading the Institute of Young Entrepreneurs.

Social projects

Sheikh Hamdan devotes a lot of time to solving social problems. In particular, he funds several programs aimed at helping children and animals, often attending charity events. The Crown Prince even heads a specialized autism center in the Emirates.

Despite his high position and social status occupied in society, Sheikh Hamdan in life - modest person, who does not boast of his regalia and merits. That is why he earned great authority among the people.

Hobby

Dubai Hamdan has a lot of hobbies. He loves to explore the expanses of the Persian Gulf on scooters and water skis. The young man is also interested in underwater world having fun practicing scuba diving.

Not everyone knows that the sheikh prefers to spend his time falconry. He likes skydiving. He usually does this over the artificial island. Prince is no stranger to jumping for a long time - long months of training take their toll.

Extreme

In addition, the heir to the throne in Dubai once experienced an ultra-modern aircraft JETLEV-FLYER, which operates in the air thanks to the power of giant jets of water. The young man was able to rise up and “soar” against the backdrop of the famous seven-star hotel called Burj al Arab. Sheikh Hamdan loves to get a good dose of adrenaline from time to time.

The heir to the throne is, among other things, an experienced horse rider. He participated in horse races many times and repeatedly won prizes at prestigious competitions. In particular, the sheikh took first place at the Asian Olympic Games.

He spends fabulous money on purchasing camels, honoring Bedouin traditions.

And, of course, the royal offspring cannot do without traveling. However, it is to a greater extent interested in extreme tourism. Thus, the Prince of Dubai has already traveled to the African continent, where he hunted lions with a photo gun. He also visited Russian Federation. In our country, he became more familiar with the traditions of falconry.

Romantic and altruist

One more thing unusual hobby Sheikh Hamdan is a poem. The young man inherited it from his father. The prince composes on romantic and patriotic themes. He creates his poems under the pseudonym Fazza (“success in everything”). Moreover, his talent as a poet has already been noted by the public.

The heir to the throne of Dubai's hobbies also include doing good deeds, that is, helping people. He is one of the participants in the creation of the Society without Borders structure, the purpose of which is to provide support to people with disabilities.

Back in 2006, the prince initiated the “Integration” project, which was supposed to help members of society with disabilities simplify integration into the social environment.

The Sheikh also took care of strengthening road safety, increasing penalties for those drivers who ignore the rules traffic. At the same time, persistent violators will be deprived driver's license for up to 6 months.

Relationships with the opposite sex

Of course, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, is every girl’s dream, and given that he is charming, handsome and smart, then a whole line of representatives of the fairer sex will line up in an attempt to win his heart. However, Eastern men are capricious and temperamental, and the heir to the throne is no exception.

At the same time, the young man keeps the details of his personal life secret. Would girls give a lot to find out who the wife of the Prince of Dubai is? Previously, the press wrote that the heart of the “heir to the throne” is not occupied by anyone.

The media also mentioned that the sheikh imposes quite strict demands on his potential chosen one, these are the traditions of the East. However, religion allows the sheikh to have as many wives as he wants, so it is quite difficult to talk about his love interests. Formally, women in the Emirates are not infringed on their rights, but they still dominate here, so the wife is obliged to unquestioningly obey her husband.

And yet, after some time, he revealed the secret of his personal life, saying that his engagement took place in infancy. This is the odious statement that the Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, once made! The wife of the heir to the throne is his maternal cousin. Her name is Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani al-Maktoum. Newspapers several times published photographs in which the young man was captured with a stranger, whose face was hidden from prying eyes.

A famous Arab poet and athlete, he is also the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, he is also the Minister of Defense and the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.

Start

Residents of the Emirate of Dubai are very proud of their leader and love him - as part of the celebration of the next anniversary of his reign, there was even an event called “Thank you, Sheikh Mohammed, for your kindness.” As a sign of gratitude, everyone brought bouquets of flowers to the Dubai Mall in the center of the capital. (Presumably, everything was littered with flowers). And to prepare treats for the sheikh’s guests on January 4, 2013. the largest team in the world has assembled chefs, thanks to which the Emirate has once again entered the Guinness Book of Records. 2,847 chefs from hotels and restaurants in the emirate worked hard for their beloved sheikh, showing their skills and wanting to feed everyone deliciously and beautifully, so that both the sheikh and his guests were certainly satisfied. And it doesn’t hurt to become famous once again, especially since the emirate of Dubai with its sights and amazing events is constantly included in the Book of Records.

The sheikh's ancestors are also notorious - ruling dynasty Al Maktoum was founded by Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti, who in 1833. decided to create his own emirate, for which he moved from the emirate of Abu Dhabi to the area of ​​​​Dubai Bay. You can’t say anything - he founded it, he founded it... And so it turned out that the UAE is a republic for seven monarchs, each of whom rules in his own emirate... not exactly as he wants, but not without it.

Power, as is known, in this country is inherited, and in 2006. Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum has become the tenth ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. Mohammed's father, the late Rashid bin Said Al Maktoum, helped the first president of the UAE, the legendary Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in every possible way in the creation and development of the UAE, and in general, all the other sheikhs also tried.

The golden childhood of Sheikh Mohammed took place in the family home in Shindag (Bar Dubai), and judging by the poems the now adult son devotes to his mother - Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who belongs to the family of the rulers of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is cousin the legendary Sheikh Zayed, he was dearly loved by his mother.

Little Mohammed was passionate about falconry, horse riding, swimming, shooting, and also listened and mentally analyzed those wise sayings, practical advice and other wisdom at the meetings of his grandfather Sheikh Zayed with his fellow tribesmen. Could the famous grandfather, looking at the dark-eyed, inquisitive boy, his beloved grandson, hovering nearby, foresee what role he would play in the future for the whole country, and how he would be loved by his people?..

At school, Muhammad was a successful student, rather than lagging behind among the laggards, and today the small private school where he received primary education- Al Ahmadiyya in Deira has become a museum.

In 1958 His father, Sheikh Rashid bin Said, became the ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Rashid understood that one of his sons would also take his place in the future, so he immediately began to seriously prepare his sons to understand politics, economics, psychology - in a word, they could solve any issues relating to the present and future of the Emirate of Dubai. And here Muhammad was also present at meetings of prominent figures - bankers, builders, traders, intellectuals...

Then grown up future ruler Dubai studied at an elite language school in Great Britain, at the military college Mons. In Cambridge, Sheikh Mohammed spoke with young people from different countries, learning about the traditions and culture of many other nationalities. Big lover of horses Arab men it's in the blood), he attended horse races in London, missing and homesick for his homeland. Abroad, as they say, it’s good, but at home it’s still better...

The future ruler of Dubai was not even twenty years old at that time, but, despite his green age, he already understood the importance of his hobbies - politics, military knowledge, sports and literature - in his future adult life.

Women, horses, yachts

Sheikh Mohammed, as curious media representatives have calculated, has 14 daughters and 9 sons, a rather large family - 23 children, many of the children are already quite old. However, there is no “yellow press” in the Emirates, so not much is known about the personal life of the sheikh. In particular, everyone knows the names of only two of his wives - this is the eldest wife Hind bint Maktoum bin Jumaa Al Maktoum, the mother of the Sheikh’s 12 children (one of the sons is the young handsome Sheikh Hamdan - the crown prince of the Emirate) and the former Jordanian princess Haya bint Al Hussein, in in whose veins flows the blood of the Prophet Muhammad (herald of Islam). In December 2007 Haya gave birth to a daughter, Al-Jalil, and a son, Zayed, in January 2012.

Princess Haya is a beauty, younger than her husband, and is a public person. The sheikh, apparently, loves and pampers her so much that he allows her a lot - she founded an Arab charitable organization Tikyet Um Ali, fighting to overcome poverty and hunger in her native Jordan. Serves on the boards of many non-profits public organizations, heads the World Equestrian Federation, is a member of the International Olympic Committee, takes part in international equestrian competitions, which is surprising and uncharacteristic for women in this country. The princess, like her husband, loves horses very much, and is excellent in the saddle (at the age of 13, she successfully represented her country at international level).

She is also the Chairman of Dubai's International Humanitarian City, the world's largest humanitarian aid center. emergency situations.

In the UAE, Haya wears discreet outfits at official events, and light beautiful an airy scarf covers her luxurious and well-groomed hair, and during trips to other countries, her suits and dresses often surpass the insanely expensive toiletries of other society ladies. Her husband allows her to give interviews and be photographed, which she willingly does. Judging by the photographs, Haya is happy with her husband (who takes her with him on “business trips” abroad), and does not regret at all that she married the sheikh, although she is not his only wife.

An excellent rider who can cope with any, even the most restive horse, the sheikh keeps several hundred thoroughbred horses in his stables in the UAE and abroad, many of which win prestigious international races. The Sheikh himself competes in horse racing as an athlete and is the captain of a team of horse endurance races in the desert - Arab riders led by Sheikh Mohammed always win these competitions. The sheikh's sons and even daughters also perform at equestrian competitions.

In 2001, the sheikh received a special Ex Libris award as a world-recognized owner of purebred Arabian horses.

In addition to the happy possession of a palace, Arabian and English purebred very expensive horses, cars, gold utensils in the palace, etc. etc., Sheikh of Dubai in 2012 became the owner of one of the largest and most luxurious yachts in the whole world, which aroused the envy of equally rich shipowners who were proud of the symbols of their prestige. The press announced the news that now his yacht “Dubai” began to be considered the largest in the world, and the sheikh in this status indicator of wealth, dashingly jumped ahead of Roman Abramovich, since his yacht turned out to be 15 cm longer. They say that Roman Arkadyevich, having learned this unpleasant and shocking news for himself, he was furious. If there were other times, maybe I would have cut off the messenger from bad news head, as they did in the old days, but...now he can only think about how to again make his yacht the largest in the world. It’s not in vain that 500 million dollars (the cost of “Eclipse”) were spent; now it is necessary to puzzle the engineers - what to hang so as to lengthen it by at least half a meter...

The yacht of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is also valued at several hundred million dollars and is famous for its own submarine, helipad, huge glass staircase and many dining salons and swimming pools.

Authoritative person

Sheikh Mohammed enjoys well-deserved authority in his country and in the world. From the beginning of his reign (in 1995 he was solemnly proclaimed the Crown Prince of the Emirate), Dubai began to take off economically and its appearance changed radically. In Dubai, with the assistance of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a luxurious ski resort was built
Ski Dubai Snow Park - having the opportunity to visit other countries, Sheikh Mohammed saw real snow and, most likely, skied. Now Arab children can play snowballs and ride down the slides at any time during the year-round summer, and finally learn what skiing and skating are.

Also among the implemented grandiose projects of Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum:

Artificial palm islands - Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Palm Deira.

The aquarium, considered the largest in the world (in shopping center Dubai Mall), filled with water, algae and various live fish.

Also considered the most expensive and luxurious in the world, the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel, with a helipad at the top for hotel guests arriving by private helicopter, is trimmed in gold inside.

An international golf club, famous far beyond the borders of Dubai, and horse racing tracks were built, and in 2004 the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) was founded.

And much, much more...

A courageous and independent politician, Sheikh Mohammed is an example for leaders of other states in the region. He is involved not only in politics, but also in charity work, investing in the development of culture, art, and science.

In addition, the sheikh has been interested in literature almost from infancy, which, of course, characterizes him as a versatile and educated person. The work of Sheikh Mohammed as a poet is known throughout the Arab region, and beyond its borders too. Collections of poems and poems by the Sheikh have been translated into many languages; Sheikh Mohammed dedicates the most tender poems to his mother. Based on the poetry of Sheikh Mohammed in Morocco in 2008. The television series “Battle on the Sand” was filmed.

Here is an approximate translation of one of the sheikh’s poems:

No matter how many nights it falls,

The memory still lives in my chest.

There will be no better moon to rise.

Your heart sings a song.

You are no dearer, mother,

Closer, dearer, dearer,

I don’t know better in my heart

Name than yours.

You are the cradle of warmth,

Caress, peace, dreams.

No matter how cold time gets,

The feeling for you will not go away.

You brighten my day

You are my best shadow

I immediately hasten to your canopy,

As soon as the day comes.

You are alone in my heart

When waking up from sleep

And when you go to bed,

Forever, all my life in advance.

(translation by Victor Lebedev)

However, despite his kindness and subtle soul strings, as a boss, for example, Sheikh Mohammed is very tough and organized: “…. There were cases when at 8 o’clock in the morning I personally toured my departments. If one of the heads of departments of his government was not available, he was fired within 15 minutes” (Vladimir Bekesh, expert on the Middle East).

In 2009, the sheikh arrived in Moscow and met with Dmitry Medvedev, who then served as President, as well as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, after which the sheikh invited Vladimir Putin to visit the United Arab Emirates. A very far-sighted and intelligent eastern sheikh...

The beautiful actions and deeds of the Sheikh of Dubai - Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the beautiful way of thinking suggest that such people are born to be the rulers of a happy and rich country. The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed, is a man who, while prospering, does everything for his people and for his land on which he lives.

9 August 2017, 18:36

Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born November 14, 1982) - member royal family Emirate of Dubai, son of Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
He is the second in the family twenty three!) children. "I enjoyed a peaceful childhood with my father, mother and brothers and sisters. I was raised in an environment that allowed me to realize the true meaning of life and reflect on the greatness of God."
After school, he continued his studies in the UK at the Royal Military Academy, along with Prince William and Harry. After which he graduated with honors from the London School of Economics.

Sheikh Hamdan is the Chairman of the Dubai City Council, President of the Sports Committee of the Emirate of Dubai, honorary patron of the Dubai Autism Research Center and the Youth Business Support League. Forbes magazine assessed the heir's fortune at 18 billion dollars.

SPORT

Prince Hamdan leads an active lifestyle, his list of hobbies is huge - skydiving, diving, fishing, falconry, snowboarding, cycling and much more. His Highness has won several awards from prestigious competitions, including the gold medal of the World Equestrian Games held in France in 2014.

TRIPS

Travels a lot around the world, often piloting himself.

PHOTOGRAPHER

The prince is seriously interested in photography. On Instagram he also shares his work and gives advice.

ANIMALS

Hamdan's pets include such exotic animals as white tigers and lions. Thoroughbred stallions are a particular passion for the prince; the prince indicated that he was born into a family where they adore horses; riding gives him a sense of freedom.

CHARITY

The heir supports and creates many charitable foundations and participates in events organized by them, and also regularly donates donor blood. Special attention devotes to disabled and sick children.

CHILDREN

The prince said that he simply adores children. His Instagram contains many photographs with the offspring of other members of the royal family and their close associates.

PERSONAL LIFE

The prince is not married. No children. In secular chronicles he appears as one of the most eligible bachelors planet, while his advantages include not only a wealth of 18 billion, but also good education, excellent external data, broad outlook, and most importantly kindness and many good qualities.

POETRY

Hamdan inherited a love of poetry from his father. The prince writes poetry himself. Basically, these are philosophical, romantic and patriotic lyrics. He publishes poems under the pseudonym Fazza, which means "speed" and "success".

These are a little clumsy, but translations :)

The color and smell of your hair,
The sweetness of lips, the tenderness of graceful hands
I didn’t write it in poetry, I carried it in my soul
All times past and present...
Even future ones! Hearts beating
The sparkle of bottomless green eyes -
This is my life! The circle is closed
Where are we together in sleepless nights,
Enchanted by beauty
We enter the shadow along the lunar path...
Like death, separation from you.
Without you I'm a little different
A gloomy day without you, my light,
The night is dark and the moon is unable to
Light it up. In the world there is no
Better than the one I called cute.

This tired traveler sat down to rest
And he suddenly said thoughtfully: “Prisoner
You are your passions... How will you continue your path,
If your flesh and soul are perishable?
And I thought - as if I had accepted a reproach...
How high I used to fly!
I have become different now, I have changed since then -
I drank the water of truth from the source.
I frayed the horse's bridle on the roads,
Destroyed all the castles in the air,
I learned to forgive, and they forgave me,
I saved to save my soul...
How beautiful this precious day is,
He rejoices like a thunderstorm at sea!
Each one is dear, like a priceless stone,
He looks into the soul, squinting his eyes...
He grins - are you waiting for the end?
The day has come, the heat and wind reign,
The night of love is like a sheep to the slaughter,
He is in no hurry to let him land.
Only the evening will rush invisibly,
And the sun goes down into sunset,
Horses of Time on a Chariot
The night is coming - there is no turning back!
How painful is the moment of waiting...
Day and night, morning and evening, as of old,
I can't stand the night's breathing
And I’ll tear off the calendar again.
The night is priceless! Like the day, endless
The light of the moon, the marvelous stars of the carnival.
Life is long and, alas, fleeting...
Happy is the one who knows all this!

A jogging athlete, horse owner, poet, heir to the royal family, son of Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum, Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum is shrouded in an enviable aura of power, fabulous wealth and romance. Chairman of the Dubai City Council, President of the Sports Committee of the Emirate of Dubai, Honorary Patron of the Dubai Autism Research Center and the Youth Business Support League, Sheikh Hamdan has long been eligible bachelor, which remains free for now. Will anyone get this handsome man or does he have a place in his heart for one single passion - horses?

Roots and branches

Sheikh Hamdan is one of the twenty-three (and counting!) children of Sheikh Mohammed, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and head of the Emirate of Dubai from the Al Maktoum dynasty. Understanding the intricacies of the family tree of Arab rulers is quite simple. The Maktoum family traces its origins to the Bani Yas tribal group that inhabited the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The dynasty itself dates back 180 years, since its founder Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti founded his own emirate in the Dubai Creek area in 1833. Currently, the ruling dynasty is continued by Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum, who in 2006 became the tenth ruler of Dubai. On at the moment the sheikh has nine sons and fourteen daughters. Mohammed is married to Hind bint Maktoum, who is the mother of twelve children, including Sheikh Hamdan. The sheikh's second wife was the famous (primarily in the world of equestrian sports) Jordanian princess Haya bint al-Hussein, who in 2007 gave birth to Mohammed's girl Al-Jalil, and in January 2012 - a son, Zayed. Thus, Sheikh Hamdan is the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Dubai and the stepson of Princess Haya.

In the spirit of tradition

Hamdan al-Maktoum was born on November 13, 1982. Despite the fact that from the very birth the prince was surrounded by incredible luxury, he was brought up in the spirit of traditional values. “My father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is my mentor in life. I always continue to learn from him, and his experience helps me in solving many strategic issues. My mother, Sheikha Hind, is a true example of a loving and caring mother. She raised me in an atmosphere of absolute love and affection and still supports me even though I have grown up. I will never forget my mother's deep devotion and kindness. “I have great respect for her and believe that any society that does not value mothers is dishonest and worthless,” says the prince. - I enjoyed a peaceful childhood surrounded by my family and was raised in an environment that allowed me to realize my purpose in life and reflect on the greatness of God. The beauty of the desert gave me a sense of harmony and helped me merge with nature - this is how I was able to develop my poetic gift, and with the help of my father I got the chance to make the impossible possible.”

Hamdan bin Mohammed AL-MAKTOUM at YAMAMAHA

School years are wonderful...

Sheikh Hamdan began his studies at a Dubai private high school named after Sheikh Rashid, created by English model. By the way, it was founded in 1986 by Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, so the boy seemed to never leave the family. The young man continued his studies at the faculty Public Administration at the Dubai Government School, and then went to the UK. There he became a student and then a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (which, by the way, Prince Harry also graduated from youngest son British prince Charles and Princess Diana). Later, Sheikh Hamdan attended specialized courses at the London School of Economics and finally, armed with knowledge, returned to his native Emirates. “My school days and college days were the most wonderful time of my life and I still remember my peers and friends. A military academy such as Sandhurst teaches not only the basic disciplines, but also virtue, responsibility and commitment to one's country. These are very important values ​​that people need both in everyday life, and at the state level, when they are entrusted with serious responsibilities.”

From his father, Sheikh Mohammed, (left), Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed will inherit power over one

one of the richest and most influential regions in the Middle East

Sands of time

Already from the prince’s statements one can notice that he is a romantic person - Hamdan is also known as a talented poet. He publishes his poetry under the pseudonym Fazza. “Fazza represents my poetic personality and personality. This word in the Emirati dialect means a person who selflessly rushes to the aid of all those who are in trouble. My poetry can fill people's hearts with happiness and help ease their suffering. I was greatly impressed by my father's passion for poetry, and I also had the chance to meet many poets who helped me discover and develop my own style. WITH early years my father listened to my poems and gently advised me in which direction to move forward.” Once at a press conference, the prince was asked why he chose such a pseudonym for himself. Hamdan replied that he once met an old man in the desert whose car was stuck in the sand. He helped pull out the car and was about to leave, without waiting for words of gratitude, but then the old man called out to him and said: “You are Fazza.” The prince liked this nickname so much that it became his middle name and poetic pseudonym. Hamdan's poems are mostly romantic and patriotic and, of course, many are dedicated to his main hobby - horses.

What is my horse to me...

What is my horse to me? My strength and courage

This is my essence, my blood flesh.

More than once or twice I wanted to soar into the sky

Or fall backwards, exploding your anger.

You held me, and the bridle is like rags,

It remained in your hand, as if your heart was in pieces!

I burned and dared, a hunter of the sultry prairies,

The horse flew like an arrow, his temples ached.

What is my horse to me? My prowess and dexterity,

The pride of my ancestors, their victories in battles.

My Arabian horse gave me a knack,

to the heart faithful passion, fearless sparkle in the eyes!

On the wings of the wind

“I come from a family that loves horses,” the prince admits. - There is a strong spiritual connection between me and the world of equestrian sports, which is a huge part of my life. I ride whenever the opportunity arises because it gives me a feeling of absolute freedom.” Like many members of the al-Maktoum family, Hamdan not only excels in the saddle, but is also a professional equestrian. He has his own stable, where he breeds thoroughbred saddle horses and Arabian horses, and takes part in distance racing competitions. The prince performs very, very successfully: he mainly has first and second places in tournaments with the highest distance of 160 km. His main horses are Ainhoa ​​Aksom, Intisar and Yamamah.

The list of Hamdan's victories is endless - for example, he won four tournaments in a row (all in which he took part) at a distance of 120 km in 2014. The prince's main achievements are team gold at the 2006 Summer Asian Games and a gold medal at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy (160 km), which he won in August this year on the purebred Arabian mare Yamamaha (which translates from Arabic as “little dove"). “The route was unusually difficult technically,” says the prince. “In addition, it was aggravated by the weather and high humidity. It was necessary to ensure that the horse was well protected from the weather at all times. It’s not surprising that the number of those who were able to simply finish was small for a championship of this level.” 165 athletes from 47 countries took part in the tournament. At first, the team from the UAE took the lead, but by the end of the third lap, only one representative of this team remained on the route - Sheikh Hamdan. Many of the tournament's competitors were injured along the course, and a Costa Rican rider's horse tragically died on the route after colliding with a tree. So this victory was indeed not easy for the prince and once again confirmed his high level of sports.

Prince Hamdan AL-MAKTOUM

with his potential bride Kalila Said

Adrenaline Rush

The prince is not afraid of danger - on the contrary, he is chasing adrenaline with everyone possible ways. He's doing extreme species sports - jumps with a parachute, flies on a JETLEV-FLYER jetpack (which rises into the air on giant jets of water) and an Xcitor paraglider, races across the Persian Gulf on water scooters and skis and scuba dives. Hamdan also loves to travel: for example, he has been to Africa, where he met with aborigines and hunted lions with a photo gun, and to Russia, where he participated in falconry. “I swim regularly and just walk a lot at any time of the day,” says the prince. “I also sometimes play football, but things don’t allow me to get too involved in this sport.”

Marry a prince

The love question remains open for now: at just over thirty (he celebrates his 32nd birthday on November 14), the prince is not yet married. The personal life of the sheikh has been the subject of countless speculations for many years - not surprising, since the prince is a “tidbit” for thousands of girls. It was said that from birth he was engaged to a maternal relative, Sheikha al-Maktoum, but at the same time he had very close contact with another distant relative (whose name is unknown) from 2008 to 2013. The relationship ended in January 2013 (the arranged marriage was immediately called off for reasons that were not made public), when the prince met new love. Hamdan fell in love so much that he very soon announced his engagement. His chosen one was Kalila Said, a 23-year-old refugee from Palestine who grew up in the slums of an Arab metropolis. The young people met while working at charity project in one of the disadvantaged areas of the capital. The girl cannot be called a gold digger: the prince had to seek her attention for more than three months before she agreed to go on a date, but soon the couple became inseparable. According to rumors circulating in the country, Sheikh Mohammed was not very happy with the choice of the prince and even threatened to disinherit his son, but to no avail. The young man chose love, as a result of which the father reconsidered his position, resigned himself and, it seems, even gave the couple his blessing. However, Hamdan’s fans should not despair: in the UAE, the sheikh has the right to have as many wives as he wants. So, Hamdan’s father, Sheikh Mohammed, is rumored to have about five wives (hence so many children), and the world knows about only two, and Hamdan’s brother, Prince Said Al-Maktoum, also married a girl of low origin, Azerbaijani Natalia Aliyeva. She worked as a waitress in Belarus (where they met), and in the UAE she became Princess Aisha Al-Maktoum.

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In September 2006, Hamdan Al Maktoum was appointed Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, where he was tasked with overseeing the emirate's government facilities. It was thanks to him that the “Dubai Strategic Plan until 2015” was put forward. As President, Sheikh Hamdan led the Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Autism Center, and the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Institute for Young Business Leaders. Despite his fame and billion-dollar fortune, the prince remains very modest - he is actively involved in charity work, personally overseeing several funds for helping children and animals. “The fact that I am the son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid does not give me an absolute right to refuse my duties,” says Hamdan. “On the contrary, I feel that my brothers and I have an obligation to be more responsible and should take every job as seriously as possible.” From my point of view, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed is an ideal head of family who always strives to give time to everyone despite the enormous worries. At the same time, he teaches us that we must always remain close to the people.”

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