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Who is the real king of Dubai?
| Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Dubai | |
| Reign | 4 January 2006 – present |
| Predecessor | Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Born | 15 July 1949 Al Shindagha, Dubai, Trucial States (now United Arab Emirates) |
Is there a royal family in Dubai?
The House of Al Maktoum (Arabic: آل مكتوم Āl Maktūm) is the ruling royal family of the Emirate of Dubai, and one of the six ruling families of the United Arab Emirates.
How did Dubai get a king?
In 1958, upon the death of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum became Ruler. Rashid al Maktoum is widely regarded as the driving force behind the expansion of Dubai, causing its massive expansion, with the aid of the discovery of oil.
Is the prince of Dubai married?
On 15 May 2019, Hamdan married his cousin, Sheikha Shaikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum.
Is anyone poor in Dubai?
The UAE is one of the top ten richest countries in the world, and yet a large percentage of the population lives in poverty — an estimated 19.5 percent. Poverty in the UAE can be seen in the labor conditions of the working class. Migrants come to Dubai looking for work and send remittances back to their families.
Who founded Dubai?
Dubai
| Dubai دبي | |
|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Founded by | Ubaid bin Saeed and Maktum bin Butti Al Maktoum |
| Subdivisions | show Towns & villages |
| Government |
Who is Sheikh Khalifa wife?
Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazroueim. 1964
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan/Wife
Khalifa is the eldest son of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Hassa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. He is married to Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, and he has eight children: Sultan, Mohammed, Shamma, Salama, Osha, Sheikha, Lateefa and Mouza.