Dubai royal Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum is engaged to American rapper French Montana, her representative has confirmed.
Sheikha Mahra, 31, is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.
Her fiancé, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, is a Moroccan-born musician better known by his stage name French Montana.
He is best known for his 2017 single "Unforgettable" and has previously been linked to reality star Khloe Kardashian.
Royal announces engagement to American rapper just one year after divorce
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Mr Montana, 40, proposed during Paris Fashion Week in June, shortly after he appeared on the runway for the first time at the 3.Paradis Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2026 show.
The pair were first connected in October 2024 when Sheikha Mahra shared photos on social media showing her giving the rapper a tour of Dubai.
Their relationship became public this summer when they were seen holding hands at several Paris Fashion Week events.
Sheikha Mahra was previously married to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum.
French Montana is an American rapper who previously dated Khloe Kardashian
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Their split was announced in July 2024 in a strongly worded Instagram post.
“Dear Husband,” she wrote. “As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, I Divorce You.”
She concluded the statement: "Take care. Your ex-wife."
The Instagram post was noted for its similarity to the Islamic practice of “triple talaq,” a traditional method by which Muslim men can end a marriage by repeating the phrase three times.
Sheikha Mahra previously announced her divorce on social media
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As the BBC points out, only men are able to do so legally.
The following month, Sheikha Mahra appeared to confirm the end of her marriage by posting a selfie with her young daughter, captioned: "Just the two of us."
Mr Montana has not publicly addressed his engagement, but in 2016, he told Elle magazine that dating someone going through a divorce can be complicated.
"It's real emotional, it's a sensitive space for them," he said. "It's real s***. But sometimes you have to sacrifice for what you want."