Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, commonly referred to as Sheikh Mansour, is a prominent Emirati statesman holding the position of Deputy Prime Minister within the United Arab Emirates. He was born on November 20, 1970.
In addition to his role as Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mansour serves as the Minister of Presidential Affairs. He is also a billionaire and a distinguished member of the esteemed royal family of Abu Dhabi. His estimated net worth is $16.8 billion
The Sheikh is known for his private nature, yet he maintains a family with two wives and six children. Sheikh Mansour has two wives. In the 1990s, he entered into matrimony with Sheikha Alia bint Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, resulting in the birth of one son from their union. Subsequently, Mansour wed Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, his second cousin once removed. Together, they have been blessed with two daughters and three sons.
Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Born on November 12, 1977, Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is a prominent Emirati politician and a part of Dubai’s ruling family. She holds the distinction of being the eldest offspring of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s ruler, and she is married to Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the younger half-brother of the President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Personal life and education
Sheikha Manal is the eldest offspring of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current Ruler of Dubai, and his former spouse, Sheikha Randa bint Mohammed Al-Banna. She shares her lineage with Crown Prince Hamdan, being his half-sister.
Sheikha Manal holds a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and a master’s degree in marketing, both earned from the American University of Dubai. On May 2, 2005, she entered matrimony with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi. Their union has been blessed with five children:
- · Fatima bint Mansour Al Nahyan (born on June 9, 2006)
- · Mohammed bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born on December 4, 2007)
- · Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born on June 21, 2011)
- · Latifa bint Mansour Al Nahyan (born on January 23, 2014)
- · Rashid bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born on March 22, 2017)
Activities
In 2003, Sheikha Manal established the Dubai Ladies Club. Then, in November 2006, she took the lead in creating the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE). Moreover, in 2012, Sheikha Manal introduced the “Women on Boards” initiative.
Sheikha Manal is dedicated to achieving gender balance and has expressed the UAE’s commitment to engaging with the global community in its successful efforts towards gender equality. Under Sheikha Manal’s patronage, the Young Artist Award was inaugurated in 2006. It serves as a competition for emerging artists in the United Arab Emirates, focusing on fine arts.
Who Is Alia bint Mohammed bin Butti AI Hamed?
Sheikha Alia is the wife of Sheikh Mansour.In the mid-1990s, Sheikh Mansour entered matrimony with Sheikha Alia bint Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed. Their union blessed them with a son named Zayed. In May 2022, Zayed tied the knot with Sheikha Meera bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
