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a b Ali, Syed (2010). Dubai: Gilded Cage. Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-15217-3. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023 . Retrieved 30 October 2021. In some countries, it is given as a surname to those of great knowledge in religious affairs, by a prestigious religious leader from a chain of Sufi scholars. Sheikh Mohammed announced that the Hope mission had succeeded at orbit insertion on 9 February 2021, [56] and shared the first picture the probe had captured days later. Hope became the first Arab mission to space, as well as the first of three missions in July 2020—the others from the United States and China—to arrive at Mars. [57] [58] [59] The discovery of oil has brought immense wealth to some Sheikhdoms, enabling them to invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. However, this newfound wealth has also presented challenges, such as managing the influx of foreign workers, maintaining social cohesion, and preserving cultural heritage.Law No. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. (24) of 2006 Establishing the Dubai Establishment for Women Development" (PDF). Government of Dubai. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 December 2021 . Retrieved 17 October 2022. Wheeler, Julia (5 January 2006). "Dubai's formidable new ruler". BBC News. Archived from the original on 31 December 2008 . Retrieved 30 March 2012. Iole, Kevin (June 23, 2013). "The cruel tragedy of The Iron Sheik". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on April 7, 2016 . Retrieved August 9, 2016. Sheikh Mohammed owns the yacht named Dubai, built by the German company Blohm + Voss and designed by English designer Andrew Winch, who owns Winch Design. The yacht is 162 metres (531ft) long, and was the world's third largest yacht as of 2014, with the capacity for up to 115 people including crew. [142] Another personal yacht of the Sheikh is the 40 metres (130ft) Alloya, built by Sanlorenzo in 2013. [143] [144]

Tamim’s reign has not been without controversies though. His country has been accused of terrorist-financing as a result of their support for hardline Islamist groups. Qatar has also faced harsh criticisms for its poor treatment of the foreign migrant workers involved in the construction of venues for the 2022 World Cup. sheikh". Oxford English Dictionary (Onlineed.). Oxford University Press. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)Al Ghurair is married to multiple spouses and has as many as 29 children. 3. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

In 2005 before WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles, The Iron Sheik was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his long-time rival and former partner, Sgt. Slaughter. [40] On the June 11, 2007, episode of Raw, he, along with Jimmy Snuka, appeared in a taped segment showing their appreciation of WWE owner Vince McMahon. On the June 18 episode of Raw, he approached McMahon's executive assistant Jonathan Coachman about having his own interview show on Raw. Coach replied saying, "I like the idea and I will really take some time to consider it." [41] Film career [ edit ] Sheikh Mohammed is an equestrian and is the founder of the Maktoum family-owned Godolphin stable and the owner of Darley, a thoroughbred breeding operation, operational in six countries. In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship. [21] Early life [ edit ]The term "Sheikhdom" refers to a political system headed by a Sheikh, a tribal leader who holds considerable authority within the community. Sheikhdoms have existed for centuries, often emerging from nomadic tribes that settled in specific territories. The Sheikh's power stems from his lineage, personal charisma, and ability to maintain social harmony within the tribe. Niane, Djibril Tamsir; Africa, Unesco International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of (1 January 1984). Africa from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century. UNESCO. ISBN 978-92-3-101710-0 . Retrieved 19 February 2017– via Google Books. Historically, female scholars in Islam were referred to as shaykhah (Arabic: شيخة) (alt. shaykhat). Notable shaykha include the 10th-century Shaykhah Fakhr-un-Nisa Shuhdah [17] and 18th-century scholar Al-Shaykha Fatima al-Fudayliyya. [18] In 1957, Indonesian education activist Rahmah el Yunusiyah was awarded the title of syeikah by the faculty of Al-Azhar University, the first time the university had granted the title to a woman. [19] Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud served as the Governor of Riyadh province for 48 years (1963 – 2011). Recap of the Ten Richest Sheikhs in The World and Their Net Worths

From the age of four, Sheikh Mohammed was privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic Studies. In 1955, he began his formal education at Al Ahmedia School. At the age of 10, he moved to Al Shaab School, and two years later, went to Dubai Secondary School. In 1966, with his cousin Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, he attended the Bell Educational Trust's English Language School in the United Kingdom. [25] [26] He subsequently studied at the Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, passing out with the sword of honour as the top Commonwealth student. [27] He also travelled to Italy to train as a pilot. [28] Political career [ edit ] Dubai Police [ edit ] Sheikh Mohammed at the Dubai Air Show, 2007a b c "The Iron Sheik: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)". www.profightdb.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020 . Retrieved June 14, 2023. Suhail Salim Bahwan won the Arab League Award for voluntary work in 2017. 6. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani