Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Ḥamdān bin Muḥammad bin Rāšid Āl Maktūm; born 14 November 1982) is an Emirati royal and politician who has been the Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008. He is the Minister of Defence of the UAE since 14 July 2024. He served as deputy ruler of Dubai[11][12] from 2006 to 2008.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

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- Name
- Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
- Born
- 14 November 1982
- Birthplace
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Birth Name
- Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Nationality
- United Arab Emirates.
- Occupation
- poet, businessperson, merchant, jockey, politician and equestrian.
- Education
- Rashid School For Boys, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and London School of Economics and Political Science.
- Honours
- Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit.
- Languages
- Arabic and English.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Ḥamdān bin Muḥammad bin Rāšid Āl Maktūm; born 14 November 1982) is an Emirati royal and politician who has been the Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008. He is the Minister of Defence of the UAE since 14 July 2024. He served as deputy ruler of Dubai[11][12] from 2006 to 2008.
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Biography
Biography
He is popularly known as Fazza, the name under which he publishes his poetry, which means "the one who helps" in Arabic.[2] As an equestrian, Maktoum is a multiple world champion at the World Equestrian Games[3][4], though has previously been temporarily banned for riding a doped horse.[5]
Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum studied at Rashid School For Boys, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The recorded working language is Arabic and English. Positions recorded include Crown Prince of Dubai and Minister of Defence. Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit.

Le Cheikh Hamdan lors de l'épreuve d'endurance des Jeux Equestres Mondiaux de 2014 en Normandie.
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His Highness Shiekh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with Suhail Al Zarooni
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum • Title — Sheikh • Succession — Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates • Succession1 — Minister of Defence[1] • Succession2 — Crown Prince of Dubai • Succession3 — Deputy Ruler of Dubai • Born — 14 November 1982 • Birthplace — Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Issue — * Rashid • Shaikha • Mohammed • Hind • Birth Name — Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum • House — Al Maktoum • Father — Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum • Mother — Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Ḥamdān bin Muḥammad bin Rāšid Āl Maktūm; born 14 November 1982) is an Emirati royal and politician who has been the Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008. He is the Minister of Defence of the UAE since 14 July 2024. He served as deputy ruler of Dubai[11][12] from 2006 to 2008. He is popularly known as Fazza, the name under which he publishes his poetry, which means "the one who helps" in Arabic.[2] As an equestrian, Maktoum is a multiple world champion at the World Equestrian Games[3][4], though has previously been temporarily banned for riding a doped horse.[5]
Early life and education
Early life and education
Hamdan bin Mohammed is the son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, the senior wife of Mohammed. He is the second male child of their twelve children and he is the third son of his father. Hamdan's elder full brother was Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed.[6] Hamdan bin Mohammed was educated in Dubai at the Rashid School For Boys and then at the Dubai School of Government.[7] He continued his studies in the United Kingdom, where he graduated from Sandhurst in 2001;[8] he later attended the London School of Economics.[9]
Positions and roles
Positions and roles
Hamdan bin Mohammed was appointed as the Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council in September 2006. On 1 February 2008, he was appointed Crown Prince of Dubai, while his brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum acceded to Deputy Ruler of Dubai. As the new hereditary prince, Hamdan appointed new key personnel and financial advisors, while Hamdan himself became head of HN Capital LLP.[13] He is the head of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for young entrepreneurs; he sits on the Dubai sports council and the Dubai autism centre. He was part of the Dubai World Expo 2020 delegation when the emirate was awarded the right to host the event.[14] He went to the top floor of the Burj Khalifa to wave the UAE flag a few days after the World Expo 2020 win.[15] He is the founder of the Hamdan International Photography Award, which was launched in 2011.[16] In June 2022, Sheikh Hamdan launched the "Dubai Global" initiative, which was meant to establish 50 commercial representative offices for Dubai on five continents. The initiative supported Dubai-based firms and strengthened the city's position as a business hub.[17] Sheikh Hamdan was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE on 14 July 2024.[18] He was also appointed as Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates on 14 July 2024, succeeding his father Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who held this designation since the formation of the UAE in 1971.[19]
Equestrian
Equestrian
He rides for Godolphin Stables and has attended Royal Ascot.[20] Sheikh Hamdan won a gold medal at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy (FRA), team gold in 2012, and a bronze medal in 2010. He led a team of five UAE riders at the Championships in Samorín on 17 September 2016.[21][22] In 2009, he was banned for 10 months from competition after it was found one of his horses was competing while on a steroid.[23] In 2013, evidence shared from The Daily Telegraph showed Sheikh Hamdan was riding a horse under a false name during the 2012 World Championships at Euston Park.[24]
Personal life and interests
Personal life and interests
The Crown Prince's Instagram account has more than 17 million followers, as of April 2025. He posts pictures that showcase his hobbies, which include animals, poetry, sports, photography, and adventures.[25] Hamdan Al Maktoum is an equestrian, skydiver and scuba diver. He dives in Fujairah. He is known for his romantic and patriotic poems in Arabic. He publishes his poems under the pen name of Fazza[26] (فزاع). On 15 May 2019, Sheikh Hamdan married his cousin Sheikha Shaikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum,[27][28] on the same day that his brothers Maktoum and Ahmed also married.[32] On 6 June 2019, he and his brothers celebrated the royal wedding together at the Dubai World Trade Center.[33][34] On 21 May 2021, it was announced that Sheikh Hamdan had welcomed twins, a son named Rashid and a daughter named Shaikha.[36][37] On 25 February 2023, Sheikh Hamdan welcomed another son, named Mohammed.[38] On 22 March 2025, he welcomed his second daughter, Hind.[39][40]
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Fazza, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum. His recorded languages were Arabic and English. His recorded confession was Sunni Islam.
Identity
Identity
Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is recorded with the occupation businessperson. Recorded as having studied at Rashid School For Boys, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Life and career
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Life and career
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Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was born on 14 November 1982.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was born at Dubai.
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Honours
• Knight Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (Kingdom of Spain, 23 May 2008)[42]
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- 1.Hamdan appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence in new UAE Cabinet. 14 July 2024.
- 2.13 facts about Sheikh Hamdan to celebrate 13 years as Crown Prince of Dubai. The National. 1 February 2021.
- 3.Sheikh Hamdan takes father's Endurance World Championship crown. Yahoo! News. 29 August 2014.
- 4.Sheikh Hamdan crowned champion of FEI World Equestrian Games. Buro247. 30 August 2014.
- 5.Paley, Tony. Crown prince of Dubai banned 10 months for riding doped horse. The Guardian. 2009-08-13. 0261-3077.
- 6.Christopher M. Davidson. A tale of two desert dynasties. The Telegraph. 29 November 2009 cbignore.
- 7.Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. royalista.com.
- 8.HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. LinkedIn.
- 9.Profile: Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammad Al Maktoum. Gulf News. 1 February 2008.
- 10.Shaikh Hamdan appointed Dubai's Crown Prince. Gulf News. 1 February 2008.
- 11.Sheikh Mohammed: A timeline of achievements. Gulf News. 5 January 2019.
- 12.Maktoum Bin Mohammad: Following in his father's footsteps. Gulf News. 5 June 2019.
- 13.Fan Page information source. Tumblr.
- 14.Expo 2020: Dubai celebrates in style.
- 15.Shaikh Hamdan waves UAE flag from top of Burj Khalifa. Khaleej Times. 28 November 2013.
- 16.Hamdan International Photography Award. artdubai.ae.
- 17.Hamdan bin Mohammed launches 'Dubai Global' initiative. Emirates News Agency. 2022-06-28.
- 18.Hamdan appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence in new UAE Cabinet. Gulf News. 2024-07-14.
- 19.Hamdan appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence in new UAE Cabinet. Gulf News. 2024-07-14.
- 20.Mohammed, Hamdan at the second day of Royal Ascot. Emirates 24/7. 18 June 2015.
- 21.Fédération Équestre Internationale. Longines FEI World Endurance Championships 2016 - Slovakia Welcomes Record 46 Nations. 15 September 2016.
- 22.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed gets ready to retain World Equestrian Games title. The National. 2016-09-17.
- 23.Paley, Tony. Crown prince of Dubai banned 10 months for riding doped horse. The Guardian. 2009-08-13. 0261-3077.
- 24.Investigation Re-Opens In Sheikh Hamdan Horse Switching - The Chronicle of the Horse.
- 25.Iyer, Anita. Do you know who Sheikh Hamdan follows on Instagram?. Khaleej Times. 3 January 2018.
- 26.6 of Sheikh Hamdan's most heartfelt poems. 14 November 2021.
- 27.Everything that went down at the Dubai Royal Wedding this weekend. Emirates Woman. 16 June 2019.
- 28.Sheikh Hamdan married: Dubai Crown Prince and brothers celebrate their weddings. The National UAE. 16 May 2019.
- 29.Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan just got married. Esquireme. 16 May 2019.
- 30.Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, brothers get married. Zawya. 16 May 2019.
- 31.UAE celebrates Hamdan, Maktoum, Ahmad weddings. Gulf News. 6 June 2019.
- 32.The Sons of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum are Married! Here's Everything You Need to Know. Vogue. 2019-05-16.
- 33.HH Sheikh Hamdan and His Brothers' Wedding Reception Date Has Been Revealed and It's Closer Than You Think. Vogue. 2019-05-27.
- 34.Blog: An inside look at Al Maktoum royal wedding. Khaleej Times. 2019-06-06.
- 35.Video, pictures: UAE celebrates royal wedding reception in Dubai. Gulf Business. 2019-06-06.
- 36.Sheikh Hamdan welcomes twins Rashid and Sheikha into the world. The National. 2021-05-22.
- 37.Photos: Dubai's Sheikh Hamdan becomes a father, welcomes twins. Khaleej Times. 2021-05-20.
- 38.Abdulla, Nasreen. Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces birth of third child. Khaleej Times. 25 February 2023.
- 39.Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan welcomes his fourth child. Gulf News. 22 March 2025.
- 40.Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Welcomes Fourth Child, Names Her 'Hind'. www.ndtv.com.
- 41.Dubai Crown Prince welcomes his fourth child, names her ‘Hind’. The Indian Express. 2025-03-27.
- 42.REAL DECRETO 893/2008. Boletín Oficial del Estado. 27 May 2008.
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Formation and teaching. Maktoum studied at Rashid School For Boys, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and London School of Economics and Political Science. Recorded positions include Crown Prince of Dubai, Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.
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