First Lady of Dubai
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| Style | Her Highness |
| Residence | Zabeel Palace |
| Formation | 1833 |
First Lady of Dubai (Arabic: سيدة الأولى في دبي) is the title given to the senior wife and consort to the Ruler of Dubai. The First Lady is the Chief Matriarch and is expected to represent Dubai in elegance and demeanor. The current First Lady is Sheikha Hind, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Role
The position of First Lady carries official duties by helping the Ruler as well as inaugurating various charities. One of the charities that Sheikha Hind is affiliated with is the UAE foodbank- she is the chairperson of the charity.[1] Nonetheless, the First Lady attends many official ceremonies and functions of state either along with or in place of the Ruler. They also organise events and civic programs, and typically get involved in different social causes.