The daughter of Dubai’s ruler seems to have introduced her divorce on social media.
A publish from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated she was ending her marriage, and reads: “I hereby declare our divorce.”
The BBC has reached out to officers within the nation to hunt readability on the matter.
There was no public remark from Sheikha Mahra’s husband, Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, or her father.
The publish, which begins “Expensive Husband”, concluded – “I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you,” seemingly utilizing the Islamic observe referred to as triple talaq.
The observe has been banned in lots of international locations, however often permits husbands to swiftly divorce their wives by saying “I divorce you” thrice.
“Take care. Your ex-wife,” the publish on Instagram added.
All pictures of Sheikha Mahra’s husband seem to have been deleted from her account. Sheikh Mana’s account likewise appears stripped of images of his spouse.
The couple married in April 2023 in a lavish ceremony, and their first youngster was born two months in the past.
Some feedback from Instagram customers have speculated that Sheikha Mahra’s account might have been hacked. There was no official indication of this. At time of publication, the publish declaring her divorce was listed as someday previous.
Dubai’s authorities and the UAE Embassy in London didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
