Wives and daughters of Arab sheikhs - without a veil and a hijab. Who is a Sheikh? The rich sheikhs of the world and their wives

Today we will talk about the richest and wisest rulers of the East. Their wealth is in the billions of dollars. What are they? They are called sheikhs United Arab Emirates". What do they do in Everyday life? How many wives do they have? We bring to your attention the most interesting information about Arab sheikhs, as well as the top 10 of their favorite activities. We hope that the information presented below will provide complete answers to all questions of interest about the life of the eastern rulers.

Magic stories or real life?

A large number of people believe that the Arab sheikh is a person who does nothing, but at the same time bathes in luxury and wealth, besides, he is surrounded by the most beautiful women on the planet. They live in the most beautiful palaces, in which there are a huge number of servants and assistants. Let's find out if this is true, shall we? But first, let's define the term itself.

Sheikh - what does this word mean?

This concept has several meanings. Let's bring them all. So, the sheikh is:

  1. clan elder or leader;
  2. honorable and respected person;
  3. leader of a nomadic tribe;
  4. mentor;
  5. major scientist;
  6. may be part of the name.

After analyzing all the options for the meaning of the word, we come to the conclusion that the Arab sheikh is the ruler of the emirates, a respected and respected person. An interesting fact is that this title is inherited or awarded to the most worthy Muslim. He is obliged to observe the following rules: to be a highly moral person; not to commit acts inconsistent with the foundations of the Koran, as well as to know well and be able to correctly interpret its content.

Legends and myths?

The life of sheikhs has always aroused great interest among ordinary people. Perhaps this happened also because any information was carefully hidden from prying eyes. Sheikhs do not like to give interviews and talk about their private lives. Therefore, there is such a large number of a wide variety of legends. Let's remember the most common:

  • Candies can be eaten directly with wrappers, which are made of gold of the highest standard.
  • They spend not millions, but billions of dollars on their weddings.
  • The main source of income is oil.
  • These people do nothing.

Zaid bin Sultan Al Nahyan

He was the first President of the United Arab Emirates. Thanks to the efforts of this person, global changes for the better began to occur in the country. He took up construction and landscaping. began to develop Agriculture, medicine, education. He wisely ruled his state for more than thirty years. How did the Arab sheikh live? He cared about the prosperity of his country and subjects.

The time when the Bedouins lived in poverty and hunger is gone forever. The income from the sale of oil was so huge that it made it possible not only to improve the people's well-being, but also to become billionaires themselves.

  • In the restaurants of the UAE, visitors could taste tea, in which gold was added. Its price was 15 dollars, if translated into Russian rubles, then this is about 800-900 rubles.
  • Arab Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid al-Maktoum (the current ruler) has the most expensive yacht in the world. Even a helicopter can land on its deck, there are several pools.
  • Clothes for sheikhs are sewn only from the most expensive and exclusive materials.
  • The most expensive passport in the world costs half a million dollars. It belongs to a sheikh named Caliph. The passport is made of leather precious stones and gold. An interesting fact is that the dimensions of this document are one and a half meters by a meter.
  • One of the sheikhs named Rainbow in a huge collection unique cars there are cars painted in different colors of the rainbow. Each of them corresponds to a specific day of the week.
  • On the sheikhs' cars, license plates consist of two digits. The machines themselves are made of gold or platinum.
  • Breeding Arabian horses is considered one of the most popular activities among sheikhs. Huge sums of money are spent for the sake of these animals. They build luxurious stables, spacious and equipped with all necessary items.
  • The first ruler of the United Arab Emirates raised nineteen children who, today, hold high government positions or are engaged in business.

Top 10 most favorite activities

It's time to find out what Arab sheikhs like to do in free time. We have compiled a list of the most popular entertainment for you.

  • In tenth place - professional photography.
  • Ninth is snorkeling or diving.
  • Eighth - jumping from a height.
  • Seventh - motorcycle racing.
  • Sixth - mountaineering.
  • Fifth - falconry.
  • The fourth is skydiving.
  • The third is equestrian competitions.
  • The second is camel racing.
  • The first is horse breeding.

Wise rulers of the East

They live in magnificent palaces. They are surrounded by good furniture, chic carpets and luxury items. Many personal items are made of pure gold: phones, laptops, etc. But at the same time, the Arab sheikh (photo below) is highly educated and clever man who understands different areas of life: politics, science, economics, culture, etc. They send their children to study in the most prestigious establishments peace.

Sheikhs not only take care of themselves and their loved ones, but also of their subjects. They spend huge amounts of money on charity, building hospitals, schools and other necessary institutions of culture and art. But this is not all that sheikhs do for their subjects. Known for such interesting fact that the President of the UAE paid off the debts on loans of those citizens of his country who did not have the opportunity to do so.

Arab sheikhs and their wives

One of the most common opinions about the life of the rulers of the East is that they can marry a large number beautiful women. Let's see if this is actually the case. It is possible that some sheikhs keep harems, but there is no such information officially.

The main religion of the East is Islam, according to which a sheikh, as well as rich and noble Muslims, can have four wives. Huge amounts of money are spent on weddings. The Arab Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid al-Maktoum cost a fantastic sum of money - about sixty million dollars. This wedding is considered one of the most expensive in the world. Surely readers will be interested to know about the number of guests at this memorable event. This figure is also impressive - twenty thousand.

The sheikh gives each wife a built palace along with servants. In addition, huge sums of money are spent on clothes and jewelry, when women go out, they shimmer and sparkle like Christmas decorations.

Conclusion

Sheikhs of the United Arab Emirates are smart and educated people who love to surround themselves expensive things. They do everything to ensure that their country prospers, and the people living in it are satisfied and happy. Thus, many legends about the life of Arab sheikhs have no basis. They lead a modern lifestyle, and their fields of activity are very diverse. Today they rely on sports, tourism and science, investing their fortunes in them.

Officially, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Commander-in-Chief of the UAE Armed Forces.

In fact, the emir of Abu Dhabi, the president of the UAE.

Third son of Sheikh Zayed. interesting moment that he and Khalifa are stepbrothers. Khalifa was born to his first wife, Hassa bint Mohammed ibn Khalifa. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed was born to his third wife, Fatima bint Mubarak Al-Ketbi.

Sheikhini Fatima bint-Mubarak Al-Ketbi had only 6 sons: Mohammed, Hamdan, Hazza, Tanun, Mansur and Abdullah. They are called "Bani Fatima" or "sons of Fatima" and form the most powerful bloc in the Al Nahyan family.

The sons of Fatima have always been influential, some political scientists even assign them a leading role in the changes in Abu Dhabi that have taken place since 2004. They received full power only in 2014, when Sheikh Khalifa had a stroke. Now it is difficult to say whether the vector of their internal and foreign policy. Wait and see.

Mohammed bin Zayed went to school in Al Ain, then in Abu Dhabi. Entered Sandhurst Academy (UK) in 1979. Trained in military skills of piloting a helicopter, driving armored vehicles, parachuting. After returning from England, he underwent military training in Sharjah, became an officer in the UAE Armed Forces.

Was an officer in the Amiri Guards ( elite unit), a pilot in the UAE Air Force, eventually became the Commander-in-Chief of the UAE Armed Forces.

In 2003, he was proclaimed the second Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. After the death of his father on November 2, 2004, he became crown prince. Since December 2004, Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, member of the Supreme Petroleum Council.

So far, world leaders and political scientists are eyeing Sheikh Mohammed. It is known that he believes that the UAE should play a much larger role in world politics. He loves falconry, like his father. He is interested in poetry and writes poetry himself in the Nabati style.

Sheikha Fatima bint-Mubarak Al-Ketbi

Third wife of Sheikh Zayed, mother of six of his sons, including crown prince Mohammed (actual ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates).

This woman played a big role in UAE politics during the reign of her husband Sheikh Zayed and remains very influential to this day. She is called the "Mother of the Nation".

The exact date of her birth is unknown. She was probably born in the mid-40s. In the 60s, she married Zaid Al-Nahyan, becoming his third wife.

In 1973, she founded the Abu Dhabi Women's Awakening Society, the first women's public organization in the UAE. In 1975 she created and headed Main Union UAE women. The main sphere of interest of these organizations was education, because at that time girls in the UAE did not study at all. In 2004, Fatima facilitated the appointment of the first female minister.

Now she still heads the Main Women's Union, the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the Family Development Foundation and several other organizations. And this despite the advanced age! Naturally, Fatima has a gigantic influence on the politics of Sheikh Mohammed and the affairs of Bani Fatima.

Dubai

The emirate of Dubai is ruled by the Al Muktum family.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Muktum

Ruling Emir (officially since January 4, 2006, actually since January 3, 1995), Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE since February 11, 2006.

Sheikh Mohammed is called the "Architect of Modern Dubai". This is a very versatile educated person and is now the most famous leader in the UAE.

Mohammed became the third son of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid ibn Said Al Muktum. His mother Lafita was the daughter of the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Hamadan ibn Zayed Al Nahyan. As a child, Muhammad received both a secular and a traditional Islamic education. In 1966 (at the age of 18) he studied in the UK at the Mons Cadet Corps and in Italy as a pilot.

In 1968, Mohammed attended his father's meeting with Sheikh Zayed at Argoub el Sedira, where the rulers of Dubai and Abu Dhabi agreed on the imminent establishment of the UAE. After the formation of the UAE, he was the Minister of Defense and the head of the police in Dubai.

On October 7, 1990, Mohammed's father and the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid ibn Said, died. Power passed to the eldest son - Sheikh Muktum ibn Rashid, who was very fond of equestrian sports, was an excellent athlete, but did not reach for politics and government.

On January 4, 1995, Muktum ibn Rashid appoints Mohammed as crown prince and, in fact, transfers power to him in the emirate of Dubai. On January 4, 2006, Muktum ibn Rashid died of a heart attack, Mohammed ibn Rashid becomes the official ruler of Dubai.

The list of achievements of Muhammad ibn Rashid is huge. He diversified the economy of Dubai, now oil revenues account for only 4% of the emirate's GDP, Dubai has become a shopping mecca, second only to London, the largest trading and financial center.

With his support or on his initiative, the Emirates airline, artificial islands Palm and World, the world's largest artificial harbor Jebel Ali, Dubai Internet City and hundreds of other projects.

He became famous for his raids on enterprises, where he personally checked whether employees were in their places, and fired those who were absent. Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid is famous for his intolerance of corruption, and hundreds of officials were imprisoned for his rule, convicted of taking bribes and using their position for personal gain.

Now (note: the article was updated in the fall of 2019), he is already 70 years old, but he is full of energy and is successfully implementing his plan for the development of Dubai until 2021. He recently took part in the Arab Strategic Forum, and you can’t say that he is 70.

April 30, 2013 in the Netherlands for the first time in the last 120 years, a king will appear on the throne - so far the kingdom has been ruled by women. 45-year-old Prince Willem-Alexander will inherit from his mother not only the throne and title, but also a considerable fortune. Now Queen Beatrix is ​​ranked seventh in the ranking of the richest monarchs on the planet, compiled at the end of 2012 by the British heraldic almanac Almanach de Gotha. The amount of her fortune, depending on the principles of calculation (with or without taking into account real estate belonging to royal dynasties, family collections of antiques, etc.), fluctuates between $ 300 million and £ 10 billion.

1. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain
Age: 85 years old
Year of beginning of the board: 1952
Wealth: £60bn ($94.8bn)
The traditional calculation of the British Queen's fortune does not take into account those unique objects that are perceived as state property, and gives a very modest amount of several hundred million dollars. Meanwhile, considering the cost Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, the palaces of St. James and Holyrood, Windsor Castle and other properties owned by the royal family, as well as the royal art collection, the British monarch ranks first in the list of the richest colleagues.

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain visited the hospital. Queen Elizabeth at King's Lynn, Norfolk on February 5, 2013. The hospital installed a new magnetic resonance tomograph. © AFP PHOTO/POOL/PAUL ROGERS

2. King Saudi Arabia Abdullah ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud
Age: 87 years old
Year of beginning of the board: 2005
Wealth: £40bn ($63.2bn)
The basis of the state of the Saudi king is oil, the sale of which brings this state about $ 1 billion per day. In addition, Abdullah ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud owns a huge stable, which contains the best Arabian horses (the monarch is known as a passionate rider and founder of an equestrian club in Riyadh), and a good garage, most of which cars are exclusive or antique.

King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets with French President Francois Hollande at the Royal Palace in Jeddah on November 4, 2012. © AFP PHOTO/BERTRAND LANGLOIS

3. Emir of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Age: 64
Year of beginning of the board: 2004
Wealth: £30bn ($47.4bn)
The sheikh of Abu Dhabi and the current president of the UAE is also rich thanks to the oil produced in his country. This is not surprising: 80% of the oil reserves of the United Arab Emirates are concentrated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. In addition, Khalifa receives a good income from investing his own funds in various sectors of the world economy.

Emir of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the opening of a container terminal at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi on December 12, 2012. © REUTERS/WAM/Handout

4. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
Age: 84
Start of reign: 1946
Wealth: £28bn ($44.24bn)
The Thai monarch is not just one of the richest monarchs in the world, but also one of the most prudent: he spent a large part of his fortune on the development and implementation of more than 3,000 agricultural land development projects in the country. However, there is nothing surprising in this: the king “part-time” heads the Royal Thai Real Estate Agency, which owns colossal plots of land in the country. In addition, the royal collection of precious stones is widely known in the world, which seriously affects the size of the monarch's fortune.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand leaves Sirirai Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand on December 5, 2012. © REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa

5. Emir of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Age: 62
Starting year of board: 2006
Wealth: £25bn ($39.5bn)
The Emir of Dubai currently also holds the post of Prime Minister of the UAE and, like the Saudi king, is known for his horses: his stable is considered one of the largest and most expensive in the world. And of course, a large part of his fortune is made up of oil reserves, which the emirate of Dubai boasts, as well as income from investments in various sectors of the world economy.

The Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attends the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on March 31, 2012. © REUTERS/Caren Firouz

6. Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah
Age: 65 years old
Year of beginning of the board: 1967
Wealth: £24bn ($37.92bn)
The most famous property of the Sultan of Brunei (besides the oil produced in his country) is a collection of cars, which has from 3,000 to 6,000 cars, many of which were produced in extremely limited batches or even in a single copy. The Sultan's palace Istana Nurul Iman (Palace of Light) with an area of ​​over 200,000 square meters is also famous. m, which contains 1788 apartments and 257 bathrooms.

Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah (right) with his first wife Anak Saleh at the wedding of his daughter, 32-year-old Princess of Brunei Hafiza Sururul, who married Pengiran civil servant Haji Muhammad Ruzaini, 29, September 19, 2012. © STR/AFP/GettyImages

7. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
Age: 74
Year of beginning of the board: 1980
Wealth: £10bn ($15.8bn)
Traditionally, the fortune of the Queen of the Netherlands is estimated at $ 300 million - but this does not include the royal stake in Royal Dutch Shell (it is about 25%), as well as the value of the royal collections of art and jewelry. Taking into account all these riches, the total fortune of Beatrix, who recently announced her impending abdication, is 30 times larger and allows her to enter the top ten richest monarchs in the world.

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands arrived at the Theater. Beatrix in Utrecht, the Netherlands on February 1, 2013. © ROBIN UTRECHT/AFP/Getty Images

8. Emir of Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah
Age: 82
Starting year of board: 2006
Wealth: £9 billion ($14.22 billion)
Sheikh Sabah's annual “stipend”, which consists of his share of the proceeds from the sale of oil, is $ 188 million, and it is these payments that are the basis of the state of the Kuwaiti monarch. However, the emir is well aware that oil resources are exhaustible, and therefore he is already trying to prepare his country for life in the post-oil era, initiating economic reforms, which were based on simplifying the rules for land privatization and facilitating conditions for attracting foreign investment.

Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani at the Algerian airport. Houari Boumediene, January 7, 2013. © REUTERS/Louafi Larbi

9. Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
Age: 60 years old
Year of beginning of the board: 1995
Wealth: £7bn ($11.06bn)
The current emir of Qatar came to power by overthrowing his father, who imprudently went on vacation to Switzerland. Among his Middle Eastern counterparts, Hamad enjoys a reputation as a progressive leader: under him, Qatar was the first country in the region to grant women the right to vote. And the emir ensured the growth of his already considerable fortune by reforming the country's oil and gas industry, creating ideal conditions to attract foreign investment from the world's largest mining companies.

10. Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Albusaid
Age: 71
Year of beginning of the board: 1970
Wealth: £6bn ($9.48bn)
The creator of the Sultanate of Oman, which arose after the unification of the Sultanate of Muscat and the Imamate of Oman, is the owner of another "oil" fortune. In addition, a significant share of the wealth of Qaboos is built in 1972 Royal Palace Qasr al-Alam overlooking the main harbor of Muscat, and several yachts (including the 155-meter "Al-Said", named after the owner), consolidated into the division of the royal yachts of the Omani Navy.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Albusaid of Oman at the opening of the meeting of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in Doha, December 3, 2007. © REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad/Files

11. King of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifa
Age: 62
Year of beginning of the board: 2002
Wealth: £3.5bn ($5.53bn)
Another passionate lover of Arabian horses in the ranking of the richest monarchs. Established by Hamad in 1977, the Amiri Stable was listed a year later World Organization Arabian horses and today is one of the largest and most expensive in the world. The basis of the state of the King of Bahrain is oil, like his other Middle Eastern colleagues, as well as income from international investments, which are handled by a special royal fund.

King of Bahrain Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifa at a meeting of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf. Sakhir Palace, south of Manama, December 24, 2012. © REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

12. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
Age: 67 years old
Year of beginning of the board: 1989
Wealth: £4bn ($6.32bn)
The main source of wealth for the current ruler of a small Alpine state is the LGT family bank. In addition to financial income, when calculating the fortune of Hans-Adam, several palaces of the 17th century in Vienna, a unique collection of works of art collected by the princely family over 400 years, and over 20,000 hectares of land were taken into account.

Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein at the Monaco Day celebration at the Prince's Palace in Monaco, November 19, 2012. © Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

13. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
Age: 56 years old
Year of beginning of the board: 2000
Wealth: £3bn ($4.74bn)
Unlike the Middle Eastern monarchs who built their fortunes on oil, their European counterparts cannot boast of such a highly profitable source of savings. So the Duke of Luxembourg Henri, nephew of the reigning King of Belgium Albert II, manages a fortune that consists of bank deposits, gold reserves and real estate, as well as shares of various industrial companies. It is noteworthy that Henri spends part of his income on defense wildlife, first of all - the unique Galapagos Islands.

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Marie-Thérèse Mestre (Grand Duchess Marie-Thérèse) enter the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Luxembourg before the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannoy. October 20, 2012, Luxembourg. © Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

14. Prince Albert II of Monaco
Age: 53
Year of beginning of the board: 2005
Wealth: £2.5bn ($3.95bn)
The collection of works of art collected by the princely family is the basis of the state of the ruling prince of Monaco. In addition to her, he owns an expensive collection of antique cars and a collection of stamps and receives a substantial income from the activities of the casino in Monte Carlo.

Prince Albert II of Monaco at a party in West Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012. © Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TWC

15. Nizari Ismaili Imam Aga Khan IV
Age: 75 years old
Year of beginning of the board: 1957
Wealth: £2bn ($3.16bn)
Imam Aga Khan is the head of a huge Nizari Ismaili community (an offshoot of the Ismaili branch of Shiite Islam) living in India, Oman, Syria, Tajikistan and Zanzibar. Despite the fact that the Nizari do not have their own state, their current head is equated to the monarch: since 1957, he has the title of "His Highness", bestowed on him by Queen Elizabeth II. The Aga Khan IV is the owner of a herd of 900 purebred Arabian horses, which, together with a stake in one of the British horse auction houses, provides him with an annual income of $ 300 million. Added to this are income from the management of several hotels and airlines, as well as investments in the tourism business in Sardinia (it was through the efforts of the Aga Khan that the Emerald Coast of the island turned into a zone of fashionable recreation since the 1960s) and shares of the largest industrial companies.

The Nizari Ismaili Imam Aga Khan IV visits the Prix de Diane horse riding, Chantilly, France, June 17, 2012. © THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/GettyImages

Oriental beauties have long forgotten about the veil, they surprise with sophisticated style and active lifestyle. The wives of Arab sheikhs have something to be proud of, and their “colleagues” from Europe should learn from them how to be a real princess.

website will tell about 10 representatives of the Arab elite.

Rania Al Abdullah

Rania Al-Abdullah / photo: mylitta.ru

The 48-year-old Queen of Jordan, wife of King Abdullah II, and mother of Crown Prince Hussein. Rania, who has been married for 25 years, is adored by the inhabitants of the country, and she is known abroad. In addition to impeccable style and beauty, Rania has a militant spirit and is known in the world as an activist in the struggle of women in the Middle East for their rights.

For example, the Jordanian queen insists on changing the traditional clothes of Jordanian women, which today should cover the entire body. Rania is an active user social networks, often removed for glossy magazines, participates in fashion shows and wears only trendy branded clothes.

Amira Al-Taweel


Amir Al-Taweel / photo: pic-words.ru

34-year-old princess from Saudi Arabia, ex-wife Prince Al-Walid ibn Talal. She received an excellent education at an American university. Amira is doing a lot today social activities, stands for reforms in the country.

She is the president of a foundation that fights poverty, helps people deal with the consequences of disasters, defends the rights of Eastern women (to study, drive a car, look for work on their own), accepts Active participation in interfaith dialogue. The princess is a member of the board of trustees of the Silatech Foundation, which deals with the labor migration of young Arabs.

Haya bint al-Hussein


Haya bint al-Hussein / photo: internet2u.ru

Princess from the UAE, the younger wife of the Emir of Dubai. The girl was born into a royal family, her father was King Hussein of Jordan. She was orphaned at an early age, but received an excellent education in England, majoring in philosophy, politics and economics.

She married Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, whose fortune is about 20 billion dollars. Haya, 44, is president International Federation equestrian sport (FEI), the World Sports Academy operates under its patronage. The princess is a UN Goodwill Ambassador and head of the Dubai Health Service.

Dina Abdulaziz Al Saud


Dina Abdulaziz Al Saud / photo: bigpicture.ru

43-year-old wife of the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Sultan ibn Fahd ibn Nasser ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud. She is called the most stylish princess in the Muslim world. Dina is a businesswoman who owns fashion boutiques in her country as well as Qatar.

Two years ago, she was the editor-in-chief of Arabic Vogue. Despite being busy, he actively spends time with his three children.

Moza bint Nasser Al-Misned


Moza bint Nasser Al-Misned / photo: wonderwhite.ru

The famous princess from Qatar is 59 years old, she is the second of the three wives of the former Sheikh Emir, the daughter of Nasser Abdullah All-Misned, the mother of seven children, one of whom today heads the country. Moza is a sociologist by training.

He holds four important public positions in Qatar, namely: chairman of the fund for education, science and social development; President of the Supreme Council of Family Affairs; Vice President of the Supreme Council for Education. Moza is the UNESCO Special Envoy for Basic and Higher Education.

Every year, Moza is on the list of the best dressed Arab women, which is not surprising because she has an amazing figure.

Lalla Salma Bennani


Lalla Salma Bennani / photo: wp.com

The red-haired Moroccan princess, the wife of Mohammed VI, is known for being the first of all the wives of the Moroccan rulers to stop wearing the hijab. Her husband at one time surprised the Arab world by naming the one he was going to marry, because before that such information was hidden from the public and was considered a state secret.

Lalla is an information systems engineer. The woman has crossed the 40-year mark and is in the prime of life, she is a trendsetter in Morocco.

Dana al-Khalifa


Dana al-Khalifa / photo: mtdata.ru

Princess from Bahrain. Known as an Instagram blogger. Today, the girl is changing people's perception of Arab women, in particular their appearance.

Dana loves photography, what she does herself, and is also photographed in fashionable images. At the same time, her goal is to show that you can look fashionable, attract attention, but without causing public condemnation.

Maita bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum


Sheikha Haya became the second wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohamad Al Maktoum. Sheikha is of royal origin: her father is the king of Jordan. She received an excellent education at Oxford, was introduced to Sheikh Mohamad Al Maktoum at one of the royal celebrations, and a few months later became his wife.

Sheikh has two children, she did not devote herself to motherhood and is actively involved in social work. One of her projects was a fund to fight hunger in Sheikha Haya's native Jordan. In addition, the wife of the ruler of Dubai can often be found at the races, horses are her passion. Sheikh adheres to the European style of clothing, often attends social events and is considered one of the most beautiful women in the Middle East.

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Queen Fatima Kulsum Zohar of Saudi Arabia

Very little is known about the Queen: she was born into a very simple family, studied at Dubai International College, then trained as a lawyer by graduating from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is still shrouded in mystery how the poor girl managed to attract the attention of the king and become his wife, especially if we take into account the fact that King Abdullah has been married more than 30 times, but none of the wives managed to ingratiate themselves with the royal spouse so much as to stay alive in his quarters. Fatima succeeded. For many years nothing was heard about her at all, but then the king's wife suddenly started facebook page conducted in English.

Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned

The second wife of the former Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and the mother of the current ruler, Sheikha Mozah, is not only involved in charity work, but is also an active participant in political life. Sheikha became a special envoy of UNESCO, has a number of state and international posts and even the title of lady commander of the Order of the British Empire.

But Sheikha Mozah is especially famous in the fashion world: the mother of SEVEN children, Sheikha has a perfect figure and a brilliant sense of style. Paying tribute to the traditions of her country, the sheikha dresses modestly and modestly, but at the same time in strict accordance with world trends.

Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan

Wife of King Abdullah ibn Al-Hussein Al-Hashimi of Jordan and mother of the heir to the throne Prince Hussein, the eldest of the couple's four children, Rania is considered the most famous oriental queen in the world. She is a women's rights activist in the Middle East, a fighter for the right of women to open their own companies and enterprises, regardless of the opinions of a father or husband. The Queen insists on a gradual change in the traditional style of clothing: Rania herself loves jeans and shirts in men's style, regularly appears in public with her head uncovered, and among couturiers she prefers Giorgio Armani. In 2008, Rania became the first Arab queen to appear on the cover of Vanity Fair in a rather revealing dress for oriental culture.

And Queen Rania also has the rank of colonel in the Jordanian army: this rank was granted to her personally ... by her husband.

Amira al-Taweel, Princess of Saudi Arabia

Ameera al-Taweel in Saudi Arabia is called a rebel and a crusher of the foundations of traditional society. The princess is not at all embarrassed: before marrying the prince, she graduated from the University of New Haven in the USA, has a degree in business administration, received an international driver's license, drives her car herself (unheard of audacity for Saudi Arabia). Moreover, a few years after the marriage of Amir ... she divorced her husband! According to Amira herself, her husband insisted on the early birth of children, and she did not see herself as a mother. Evil tongues said that Amira was barren. After the divorce, Prince Al-Walid ibn Talal Al Saud never married, he often sees Amira, they remain good friends and conduct joint charitable activities. The princess, now 33, is working on a wide range of humanitarian issues both in Saudi Arabia and around the world. Amira leads a foundation that supports programs and projects focused on poverty alleviation, disaster relief, interfaith dialogue and women's empowerment. Amira al-Taweel has visited more than 70 countries around the world, her missions are also aimed at improving the image of the Saudi woman. Princess Amira, along with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the Prince Al Waleed Ibn Talal Center for Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge, where she received the Prince Philip Award for outstanding philanthropic work. Subsequently, Amira led a relief mission to Somalia, where she and her ex-husband supervised the distribution of funds of the fund.

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