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Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum has announced her engagement to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. Sheikha Mahra, 31, is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, is 40 years old and famous worldwide for his hit songs Unforgettable and No Stylist.

According to international media reports, the two have been together since late 2024. Their relationship first became public when Sheikha Mahra invited French Montana to Dubai and shared pictures of their time together on social media. Since then, they have been seen dining at luxury restaurants, visiting mosques, and traveling between Dubai, Morocco, and Paris.

In June 2025, they officially confirmed their relationship at Paris Fashion Week. The couple appeared hand in hand, marking their first public acknowledgment. The news quickly spread across social media and created a buzz among fans in both the Middle East and the West.

Sheikha Mahra was previously married to Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum in April 2023. However, the marriage ended in divorce in July 2024. She publicly announced the divorce on Instagram, citing infidelity as the reason. Two months before the separation, she gave birth to her daughter, Mahra.

French Montana is not only a global rap star but also known for his charity work in Africa and the Middle East. He has supported projects to education and healthcare, making him a popular figure beyond music.

The engagement has become one of the most talked-about celebrity stories of 2025, connecting Dubai royalty with Hollywood’s music world. Fans are now waiting to see when the royal wedding will take place and how it will unite two very different cultures.

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