Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum publicly announced her divorce from her husband on Instagram. This is the latest incident to shock Dubai's ruling royal family, according to SCMP.
The post announcing the divorce of the Dubai princess caused an explosion on social networks when it appeared on July 17. "Dear husband, since you are busy with other companions, I announce our divorce," 29-year-old Princess Mahra wrote.
Princess Mahra's post announcing her divorce caused a stir when the Dubai royal family used the Islamic practice of immediate divorce (triple talaq). This method is banned in some countries, including India. According to this method, a man can divorce his wife immediately by saying "I divorce you" 3 times.
The daughter of Dubai emir Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also deleted all photos taken with her husband - 25-year-old Emirati businessman Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum - previously posted on her personal page.
The Dubai princess and the underage businessman held a lavish wedding last year. In May this year, the couple announced on Instagram about having a daughter.
There is currently no official statement from the Dubai government or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or an official announcement from Princess Mahra's husband.
Analysts say that the Dubai princess's public announcement about marital fluctuations is likely to impact the royal family. The lives of members of Dubai's royal family have come under increasing public scrutiny in recent years.
Emir of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed once attracted attention for his divorce with his 6th wife - Princess Haya bint al-Hussein of Jordan - in court in England.
The divorce was completed at the end of 2021, in which Dubai Emir Sheikh Mohammed agreed to spend a record amount of 554 million pounds ($714 million) and give up legal guardianship of the children he shares with Princess Haya bint al. -Hussein.
