Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has shared another photo of his newborn son, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan. In the heartwarming black-and-white photo posted on Instagram, Sheikh Hamdan's hand can be seen lovingly cradling his son.
He captioned the photo with a simple blue heart emoji.
Sheikh Hamdan announced the birth of his son on February 25 on social media. Posting an image of a pair of hands holding two small feet, he shared it with a prayer that read: "Dear God make him bloom well and make him the sight of our eyes and make him a blessing for us."
The child's name was revealed to be Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.
The newborn is Sheikh Hamdan's third child. He and Sheikha Shaikha bint Saeed, who married in May 2019, had twins Sheikh Rashid and Sheikha Shaikha on May 20, 2021.
Last month, Sheikh Hamdan shared a picture of his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, cradling the newborn in his arms. Sheikh Hamdan is shown watching on in the background of the snapshot of three generations of Dubai's royal family.
Twins Sheikh Rashid and Sheikha Shaikha have made various appearances on Sheikh Hamdan's Instagram page.
Last week, he posted a photo of Sheikh Rashid leading one of their horses by a leash.
"Visiting our friends," Sheikh Hamdan captioned the photo.
In January, Sheikh Hamdan took the twins on a skiing trip to Courchevel, south-east France.
Accompanied by photographer Ali Essa, Sheikh Hamdan's shared a series of photos of himself taking to the slopes and playing in the snow with his children. One photo showed him pulling the twins on a sleigh.
The Crown Prince of Dubai is known for his love of adventure and has been spotted spearfishing, skydiving, cycling, climbing, horse riding and much more in far-flung locations.
Sheikh Hamdan has more than 14 million followers on Instagram, and often takes to the social media platform to share pictures and throwbacks offering rare insights into his childhood and adventures.
Scroll through the gallery below to see more photos of Sheikh Hamdan's Courchevel trip
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Khalfan Mubarak
The Al Jazira playmaker has for some time been tipped for stardom within UAE football, with Quique Sanchez Flores, his former manager at Al Ahli, once labelling him a “genius”. He was only 17. Now 23, Mubarak has developed into a crafty supplier of chances, evidenced by his seven assists in six league matches this season. Still to display his class at international level, though.
Rayan Yaslam
The Al Ain attacking midfielder has become a regular starter for his club in the past 15 months. Yaslam, 23, is a tidy and intelligent player, technically proficient with an eye for opening up defences. Developed while alongside Abdulrahman in the Al Ain first-team and has progressed well since manager Zoran Mamic’s arrival. However, made his UAE debut only last December.
Ismail Matar
The Al Wahda forward is revered by teammates and a key contributor to the squad. At 35, his best days are behind him, but Matar is incredibly experienced and an example to his colleagues. His ability to cope with tournament football is a concern, though, despite Matar beginning the season well. Not a like-for-like replacement, although the system could be adjusted to suit.
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