Dubai royal grooms: Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed

Sheikh Ahmed is the chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, son of the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed al-Maktoum, attends a ceremony held on September 03, 2008 in the oil-rich Gulf emirate to launch a new Ramadan initiative, under the title 'Noor Dubai', with the aim of helping the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency in their projects for prevention of blindness. 'Noor Dubai' will treat and provide health services to one million people suffering from treatable blindness and visual impairment in developing countries on a local, regional, and international scale. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo by MARWAN NAAMANI / AFP)

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, son of the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed, pictured in September 2008. AFP

Haneen Dajani

May 17, 2019

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, 32, is the chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, and the National Olympic Committee.

He is the son of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and got married to Sheikha Midya bint Dalmouj Al Maktoum on Wednesday.

He was married during a religious ceremony alongside his elder brothers, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohamed, who were also wedded to royal cousins.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with his newly married sons Sheikh Maktoum, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Ahmed.

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Like his father, Sheikh Ahmed is a published poet, and often recites his poetry at public functions.

His poems include Azzam, May God bless you Dubai, and the State of Arabs.

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