In a surprising turn of events blending Middle Eastern royalty with hip-hop stardom, Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — daughter of Dubai’s ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — is officially engaged to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana.
The engagement, confirmed by Montana’s representative to TMZ on Wednesday, reportedly took place in June during Paris Fashion Week. The 39-year-old rapper, born Karim Kharbouch, proposed shortly after making his runway debut at the “3.Paradis Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2026” show. While the exact details of the proposal remain under wraps, the couple has yet to set a wedding date.
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The news comes just a year after Sheikha Mahra, 31, shocked the public by announcing her divorce from Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. The princess went viral in July 2024 after taking to Instagram to accuse her then-husband of prioritizing other “companions” over their marriage. In her post, she dramatically declared, “I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you,” a move widely interpreted as a mockery of the controversial Islamic practice of “triple repudiation.”
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Mahra and Sheikh Mana married in April 2023 in a lavish royal ceremony and welcomed a daughter in May 2024. But within just two months, the union ended abruptly in public fashion.
By the fall of 2024, Sheikha Mahra was first linked to Montana, sparking international headlines. The pair were seen dining together, visiting mosques, and even enjoying a camel ride in Dubai. Their growing bond quickly fueled speculation, which has now been confirmed with news of their engagement.
This will mark the second marriage for both. Montana, who became a U.S. citizen in 2018, was previously married to Deen Kharbouch, with whom he shares a son. The couple separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce in 2014, the same year he made headlines for dating reality star Khloé Kardashian.
Sheikha Mahra, part of Dubai’s immensely wealthy ruling family, has built a reputation as a modern royal with a public social media presence, often championing philanthropic causes and women’s empowerment. Her engagement to Montana signifies a high-profile cultural crossover, merging the worlds of Arab royalty and American hip-hop.
For now, fans across both continents await word of wedding plans — a union that promises to be as glamorous as it is unexpected.
