Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra Engaged to Rapper French Montana

Dubai, August 28, 2025 - Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai’s ruler and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, has become engaged to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. The proposal reportedly took place in June during Paris Fashion Week, where Montana walked the runway for the 3.Paradis Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2026 show before popping the question to the 31-year-old royal.

Sheikha Mahra, who announced her divorce from Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum via a now-deleted Instagram post in July 2024, gained international attention for invoking the Islamic practice of “triple talaq” in declaring the end of her marriage. The former couple share a one-year-old daughter whose name remains private.

Neither family has confirmed a wedding date, but close observers note that both sides have welcomed the union. French Montana-born Karim Kharbouch and a three-time Grammy nominee-first sparked romance rumors with the princess in October 2024 and has since accompanied her on public outings in Dubai, Morocco, and across Paris.

No official statements have been released by Dubai’s royal court or the rapper’s representatives, though TMZ first reported the engagement confirmation earlier today.