Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Hereditary Prince of Dubai
Full name
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
House House of Al-Falasi
Father Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mother Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum
Born 14 November 1982 (1982-11-14) (age 29)

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum (Arabic حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم) also known as Fazza' ;the name under which he publishes his poetry, (born 14 November 1982) is the Hereditary Prince of Dubai and the second eldest son of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.His net worth is $14 billion USD

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Education

Sheikh Hamdan began his schooling in Dubai at the Rashid School For Boys and then continued his studies in the United Kingdom.[1] There, he graduated from Sandhurst and later attended the London School of Economics.[2]

Roles and Positions

On 1 February 2008, Sheikh Mohammed appointed Sheikh Hamdan as the Hereditary Prince of Dubai. As the new Hereditary Prince, he has recently appointed new key personal and financial advisors such as global economist John Calverley and hedge fund tycoon James T. Naeem of HN Capital LLP.[2] He was appointed as the Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council in September 2006.[2] He also is the head of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, and the president of the Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Autism Centre.[1]

Sport

He is famous as horse rider, and dives in Al Fujairah.[1]

Personal Life and Family

Sheikh Hamdan is one of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's 21 children and is a descendant of the House of Al-Falasi. He is known for both his poetry and as a horse rider. His poems are mainly romantic, patriotic and about his family. He publishes his poems under the name Fazza [3] (فزاع). Sheikh Hamdan also has a passion for camels, cars and skydiving.

Titles, styles and honours

Monarchical styles of
The Crown Prince'
Reference style His Highness
Spoken style Your Highness
Alternative style Sir

Titles and styles

Honours

References

  1. ^ a b c "Profile: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum". Gulf News. 2008-02-01. http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/02/01/10186495.html. Retrieved 2008-01-09. 
  2. ^ a b c "Shaikh Hamdan appointed Dubai's Crown Prince". Gulf News. 2008-02-01. http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/02/01/10186492.html. Retrieved 2008-02-09. 
  3. ^ Official Site

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Ruling Family of Dubai

HH The Emir Sheikh
HH Sheikha Hind

  • HH The Hereditary Prince
  • HH Sheikh Majid
  • HH Sheikha Hassa
  • HH Sheikh Rashid
  • HH Sheikh Maktoum
  • HH Sheikh Ahmed
  • HH Sheikh Saeed
  • HH Sheikha Latifa (2nd)
  • HH Sheikha Maryam (2nd)
  • HH Sheikha Sheikha
  • HH Sheikha Futaim
  • HH Sheikha Salamah
  • HH Sheikha Shamma

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  • HH Sheikha Maryam (1st)
  • HH Sheikha Latifa (1st)
  • HH Sheikh Marwan
  • HH Sheikha Maitha
  • HH Sheikh Majed
  • HH Sheikh Mansour
  • HH Sheikha Shamsa
  • HH Sheikha Mahra

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