• A young Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, with his brother, Sheikh Maktoum. All photos: Instagram / @faz3 (unless stated otherwise)
    A young Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, with his brother, Sheikh Maktoum. All photos: Instagram / @faz3 (unless stated otherwise)
  • Sheikh Hamdan looks ready for royal duty as a youngster
    Sheikh Hamdan looks ready for royal duty as a youngster
  • The Crown Prince posted old photos on his Instagram to celebrate his 40th birthday in 2022
    The Crown Prince posted old photos on his Instagram to celebrate his 40th birthday in 2022
  • Sheikh Hamdan as a child
    Sheikh Hamdan as a child
  • A young Sheikh Hamdan showing his playful side
    A young Sheikh Hamdan showing his playful side
  • The young sheikh with his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai
    The young sheikh with his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai
  • Sheikh Hamdan with UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
    Sheikh Hamdan with UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
  • A young Sheikh Hamdan shares a laugh with his father
    A young Sheikh Hamdan shares a laugh with his father
  • Watching camel racing as a child
    Watching camel racing as a child
  • As an adult, Sheikh Hamdan is popularly known as Fazza, the name under which he publishes his poetry
    As an adult, Sheikh Hamdan is popularly known as Fazza, the name under which he publishes his poetry
  • He often shares photos of his childhood on social media
    He often shares photos of his childhood on social media
  • A screenshot from a video posted by Sheikh Hamdan for Sheikh Mohammed on Father's Day
    A screenshot from a video posted by Sheikh Hamdan for Sheikh Mohammed on Father's Day
  • Sheikh Hamdan skiing as a child
    Sheikh Hamdan skiing as a child
  • Sheikh Rashid, left, and Sheikh Hamdan with Miss Lebanon 1998 Joelle Behlok at Dubai World Cup in 2000. AFP
    Sheikh Rashid, left, and Sheikh Hamdan with Miss Lebanon 1998 Joelle Behlok at Dubai World Cup in 2000. AFP
  • Sheikh Hamdan during a falconry trip in Uzbekistan
    Sheikh Hamdan during a falconry trip in Uzbekistan
  • Flying a kite
    Flying a kite
  • Sheikh Hamdan in Yorkshire
    Sheikh Hamdan in Yorkshire
  • Sheikh Hamdan posts a photo of him riding the Tube in London and going unrecognised
    Sheikh Hamdan posts a photo of him riding the Tube in London and going unrecognised
  • Having tea in Mongolia
    Having tea in Mongolia
  • Sheikh Hamdan with King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla
    Sheikh Hamdan with King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla
  • The Crown Prince of Dubai shared a picture with his twins, Rashid and Shaikha, taken right after they were born, to mark their first birthday on May 20, 2022
    The Crown Prince of Dubai shared a picture with his twins, Rashid and Shaikha, taken right after they were born, to mark their first birthday on May 20, 2022
  • Sheikh Hamdan with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo at SushiSamba in Dubai
    Sheikh Hamdan with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo at SushiSamba in Dubai
  • Taking a solo flight above the desert
    Taking a solo flight above the desert
  • Clicking a selfie at Expo 2020
    Clicking a selfie at Expo 2020
  • Striking a pose during his holiday in Yorkshire
    Striking a pose during his holiday in Yorkshire
  • Taking part in the Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road, during Dubai Fitness Challenge
    Taking part in the Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road, during Dubai Fitness Challenge
  • The Crown Prince of Dubai is a keen shutterbug; seen here during a trip to the Isle of May in Scotland
    The Crown Prince of Dubai is a keen shutterbug; seen here during a trip to the Isle of May in Scotland
  • A shot from his skiing holiday on Instagram
    A shot from his skiing holiday on Instagram
  • Sheikh Hamdan in Japan
    Sheikh Hamdan in Japan
  • The classic Leaning Tower of Pisa shot
    The classic Leaning Tower of Pisa shot
  • Out for a walk in New York City
    Out for a walk in New York City
  • Participating in the Dubai Ride Challenge. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Participating in the Dubai Ride Challenge. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • During training at Royal Military College, Sandhurst in the UK
    During training at Royal Military College, Sandhurst in the UK
  • With one of the sea turtles he helped release into the wild
    With one of the sea turtles he helped release into the wild
  • Sheikh Hamdan posted a video on Instagram showing him wing-walking over the city
    Sheikh Hamdan posted a video on Instagram showing him wing-walking over the city
  • Sheikh Hamdan at the Government Summit in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Sheikh Hamdan at the Government Summit in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Touring Bustanica, the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Touring Bustanica, the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • At the Dubai Metaverse Assembly at Museum of the Future. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    At the Dubai Metaverse Assembly at Museum of the Future. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Sheikh Hamdan is passionate about poetry. WAM
    Sheikh Hamdan is passionate about poetry. WAM
  • Sheikh Hamdan launching the Dubai Future Experts Programme in 2020
    Sheikh Hamdan launching the Dubai Future Experts Programme in 2020

Sheikh Hamdan at 41: Crown Prince of Dubai celebrates birthday with throwback photos


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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, is celebrating his 41st birthday on Tuesday.

Sheikh Hamdan, popularly known as Fazza, has been Crown Prince since 2008.

On his birthday, he reposted photos shared by his family members on Instagram Stories.

Sheikh Hamdan also shared a photo of him kissing one of his children.

In May 2021, he became a father, welcoming twins Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan and Sheikha Sheikha bint Hamdan with his wife, Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed. They welcomed a third child, a baby boy named Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan, in February.

Sheikh Hamdan stands on top of the Burj Khalifa. AFP
Sheikh Hamdan stands on top of the Burj Khalifa. AFP

Known for his adventurous side, Sheikh Hamdan often completes adrenalin-pumping activities such as skydiving, free diving and scaling Burj Khalifa.

In summer, he shared a video of himself conquering the perilous Half Dome hike in Yosemite National Park in California. Rising more than 1,500 metres above Yosemite Valley and 2,682 metres above sea level, Half Dome is one of the most challenging hikes in Yosemite.

His passion for fitness also led to the creation of Dubai Fitness Challenge in 2017. The month-long annual event, which is under way at the moment, aims to transform Dubai into one of the world's most active cities by encouraging everyone to commit to doing physical activity for 30 minutes a day for 30 days. Free citywide activities have been launched for everyone, irrespective of their age or fitness levels.

He regularly takes part in the Dubai Fitness Challenge, including the flagship Dubai Run, which is on November 26 this year.

Sheikh Hamdan took part in the Dubai Run last year. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan took part in the Dubai Run last year. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan is also known for his love of animals, his forward-thinking nature and his passion for the country. He has a loyal social media following, as well as countless celebrity friends.

He has shared several glimpses into fatherhood with his 16 million Instagram followers, including introducing his children to his beloved horses at F3 Stables during a summer trip to the UK and taking them for a bike ride alongside his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

  • Sheikh Hamdan shared a series of old family photos on Instagram, including this one with UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. All photos: @faz3
    Sheikh Hamdan shared a series of old family photos on Instagram, including this one with UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. All photos: @faz3
  • In this childhood photo, Sheikh Hamdan and his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, hold a camel racing trophy.
    In this childhood photo, Sheikh Hamdan and his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, hold a camel racing trophy.
  • A young Sheikh Hamdan stands with Zayed Hamdan.
    A young Sheikh Hamdan stands with Zayed Hamdan.
  • Sheikh Hamdan's father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, greets him through the car window.
    Sheikh Hamdan's father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, greets him through the car window.
  • Sheikh Hamdan gets a smile from Sheikh Zayed.
    Sheikh Hamdan gets a smile from Sheikh Zayed.
  • A young Sheikh Hamdan stands with his father.
    A young Sheikh Hamdan stands with his father.
  • Sheikh Hamdan sits with his father in the front of a car.
    Sheikh Hamdan sits with his father in the front of a car.
  • Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan watch the camel racing.
    Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan watch the camel racing.
  • A black-and-white snap of Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan.
    A black-and-white snap of Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan.
  • Sheikh Hamdan in a brown suede jacket.
    Sheikh Hamdan in a brown suede jacket.

Sheikh Hamdan often shares throwbacks to his childhood on Instagram too, stressing the importance of family to him. From ski trips to desert adventures, his feed is full of nostalgic childhood memories from the UAE and afar.

His devotion to his family and siblings is also clear from his social media posts, while he frequently praises his father Sheikh Mohammed both as a ruler and a mentor.

He has also spoken publicly about the death of his brother, Sheikh Rashid, from a heart attack at 33, paying tribute to him on the anniversary of his passing.

Education

Sheikh Hamdan received his elementary education at Rashid Private School in Dubai. He then followed his father for officer training in the UK, graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2001, a few months before his 20th birthday.

The experience, Sheikh Hamdan said in a 2012 interview with a Dubai magazine, “showed me the importance of self-discipline, commitment, virtue, responsibility, endurance, understanding, teamwork and friendship … and the benefits of hard work".

After Sandhurst, the Crown Prince continued his education at the London School of Economics. “Continuing my studies overseas was important,” he said in the same interview. “It provided me with new skills and taught me how to apply them.”

Four years later, Sheikh Hamdan assumed his first official position, as Chairman of Dubai’s Executive Council in September 2006. Two years later, he was named by Sheikh Mohammed as Crown Prince of Dubai, an appointment that added more responsibilities and his own staff and office.

Why do many call Sheikh Hamdan 'Fazza'?

Like his father, Sheikh Hamdan writes poetry, which he sometimes shares online.

Fazza means "a person who speeds to the help and support of others". From the Emirati dialect, it's a term often used in Nabati poetry, which is a common art form in the UAE.

Sheikh Hamdan has described his poetry as "my identity and poetic character through which I humbly attempt to rekindle joy in the hearts of people, alleviate their suffering in my own simple way. I express their hopes and aspirations".

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9pm: Al Wasl v Baniyas

9pm: Fujairah v Sharjah

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The biog

Favourite films: Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia

Favourite books: Start with Why by Simon Sinek and Good to be Great by Jim Collins

Favourite dish: Grilled fish

Inspiration: Sheikh Zayed's visionary leadership taught me to embrace new challenges.

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Friday Leganes v Alaves, 10.15pm; Valencia v Las Palmas, 12.15am

Saturday Celta Vigo v Real Sociedad, 8.15pm; Girona v Atletico Madrid, 10.15pm; Sevilla v Espanyol, 12.15am

Sunday Athletic Bilbao v Getafe, 8.15am; Barcelona v Real Betis, 10.15pm; Deportivo v Real Madrid, 12.15am

Monday Levante v Villarreal, 10.15pm; Malaga v Eibar, midnight

Race card

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m

5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m

6pm: Arabian Triple Crown Round-2 Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 2,200m 

6.30pm: Liwa Oaisi Group 2 (PA) Dh300,000 1,400m

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 1,600m

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 1,600m

The National selections: 5pm: Flit Al Maury, 5.30pm: Sadah, 6pm: RB Seqondtonone, 6.30pm: RB Money To Burn, 7pm: SS Jalmood, 7.30pm: Dalaalaat

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Maratha Arabians Leading player: Virender Sehwag; Top picks: Mohammed Amir, Imad Wasim; UAE players: Shaiman Anwar, Zahoor Khan

Bengal Lions Leading player: Sarfraz Ahmed; Top picks: Sunil Narine, Mustafizur Rahman; UAE players: Mohammed Naveed, Rameez Shahzad

Kerala Kings Leading player: Eoin Morgan; Top picks: Kieron Pollard, Sohail Tanvir; UAE players: Rohan Mustafa, Imran Haider

Pakhtoons Leading player: Shahid Afridi; Top picks: Fakhar Zaman, Tamim Iqbal; UAE players: Amjad Javed, Saqlain Haider

Punjabi Legends Leading player: Shoaib Malik; Top picks: Hasan Ali, Chris Jordan; UAE players: Ghulam Shabber, Shareef Asadullah

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  • Unlike previous French demonstrations there was no trade union or organised movement involved 
  • Demonstrators responded to online petitions and flooded squares to block traffic
  • At its height there were almost 300,000 on the streets in support
  • Named after the high visibility jackets that drivers must keep in cars 
  • Clashes soon turned violent as thousands fought with police at cordons
  • An estimated two dozen people lost eyes and many others were admitted to hospital 
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Dr Amal Khalid Alias revealed a recent case of a woman with daughters, who specifically wanted a boy.

A semen analysis of the father showed abnormal sperm so the couple required IVF.

Out of 21 eggs collected, six were unused leaving 15 suitable for IVF.

A specific procedure was used, called intracytoplasmic sperm injection where a single sperm cell is inserted into the egg.

On day three of the process, 14 embryos were biopsied for gender selection.

The next day, a pre-implantation genetic report revealed four normal male embryos, three female and seven abnormal samples.

Day five of the treatment saw two male embryos transferred to the patient.

The woman recorded a positive pregnancy test two weeks later. 

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FIXTURES (all times UAE)

Sunday
Brescia v Lazio (3.30pm)
SPAL v Verona (6pm)
Genoa v Sassuolo (9pm)
AS Roma v Torino (11.45pm)

Monday
Bologna v Fiorentina (3.30pm)
AC Milan v Sampdoria (6pm)
Juventus v Cagliari (6pm)
Atalanta v Parma (6pm)
Lecce v Udinese (9pm)
Napoli v Inter Milan (11.45pm)

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe

Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille

Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm

Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year

Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

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Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

ENGLAND WORLD CUP SQUAD

Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Tom Curran, Joe Denly, Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

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One in nine do not have enough to eat

Created in 1961, the World Food Programme is pledged to fight hunger worldwide as well as providing emergency food assistance in a crisis.

One of the organisation’s goals is the Zero Hunger Pledge, adopted by the international community in 2015 as one of the 17 Sustainable Goals for Sustainable Development, to end world hunger by 2030.

The WFP, a branch of the United Nations, is funded by voluntary donations from governments, businesses and private donations.

Almost two thirds of its operations currently take place in conflict zones, where it is calculated that people are more than three times likely to suffer from malnutrition than in peaceful countries.

It is currently estimated that one in nine people globally do not have enough to eat.

On any one day, the WFP estimates that it has 5,000 lorries, 20 ships and 70 aircraft on the move.

Outside emergencies, the WFP provides school meals to up to 25 million children in 63 countries, while working with communities to improve nutrition. Where possible, it buys supplies from developing countries to cut down transport cost and boost local economies.

 

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Norwich City 1 (Cantwell 75') Manchester United 2 (Aghalo 51' 118') After extra time.

Man of the match Harry Maguire (Manchester United)

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ICC Awards for 2021

MEN

Cricketer of the Year – Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)

T20 Cricketer of the Year – Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

ODI Cricketer of the Year – Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Test Cricketer of the Year – Joe Root (England)

WOMEN

Cricketer of the Year – Smriti Mandhana (India)

ODI Cricketer of the Year – Lizelle Lee (South Africa)

T20 Cricketer of the Year – Tammy Beaumont (England)

Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Fixtures

Sunday, December 8, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – UAE v USA

Monday, December 9, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – USA v Scotland

Wednesday, December 11, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – UAE v Scotland

Thursday, December 12, ICC Academy, Dubai – UAE v USA

Saturday, December 14, ICC Academy, Dubai – USA v Scotland

Sunday, December 15, ICC Academy, Dubai – UAE v Scotland

Note: All matches start at 10am, admission is free

Banthology: Stories from Unwanted Nations
Edited by Sarah Cleave, Comma Press

UNpaid bills:

Countries with largest unpaid bill for UN budget in 2019

USA – $1.055 billion

Brazil – $143 million

Argentina – $52 million

Mexico – $36 million

Iran – $27 million

Israel – $18 million

Venezuela – $17 million

Korea – $10 million

Countries with largest unpaid bill for UN peacekeeping operations in 2019

USA – $2.38 billion

Brazil – $287 million

Spain – $110 million

France – $103 million

Ukraine – $100 million

 

THE BIO

Age: 33

Favourite quote: “If you’re going through hell, keep going” Winston Churchill

Favourite breed of dog: All of them. I can’t possibly pick a favourite.

Favourite place in the UAE: The Stray Dogs Centre in Umm Al Quwain. It sounds predictable, but it honestly is my favourite place to spend time. Surrounded by hundreds of dogs that love you - what could possibly be better than that?

Favourite colour: All the colours that dogs come in

Tips to keep your car cool
  • Place a sun reflector in your windshield when not driving
  • Park in shaded or covered areas
  • Add tint to windows
  • Wrap your car to change the exterior colour
  • Pick light interiors - choose colours such as beige and cream for seats and dashboard furniture
  • Avoid leather interiors as these absorb more heat
The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

Chef Nobu's advice for eating sushi

“One mistake people always make is adding extra wasabi. There is no need for this, because it should already be there between the rice and the fish.
“When eating nigiri, you must dip the fish – not the rice – in soy sauce, otherwise the rice will collapse. Also, don’t use too much soy sauce or it will make you thirsty. For sushi rolls, dip a little of the rice-covered roll lightly in soy sauce and eat in one bite.
“Chopsticks are acceptable, but really, I recommend using your fingers for sushi. Do use chopsticks for sashimi, though.
“The ginger should be eaten separately as a palette cleanser and used to clear the mouth when switching between different pieces of fish.”

Updated: November 14, 2023, 8:46 AM