Daily Facts: Sheikha Mahra

Personal & Early Life

Born: February 26, 1994, in Dubai. Her birth name was Christina, reflecting her Greek heritage from her mother, Zoe Grigorakos.
Family: Only child from Sheikh Mohammed’s marriage to Zoe; half‑sister to Princess Latifa and others .
Education: Completed a Bachelor’s in International Relations from a UK university in 2023. In addition, she graduated from the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Administration’s leadership program.

Equestrian & Animal Enthusiast: A regular at horse-racing events and participant in endurance riding.
Charitable Advocacy: Focused on education (especially STEM for girls), mental health, healthcare for underserved communities, support for individuals with disabilities, and women’s empowerment.
Cultural & Fashion Influence: Supports Emirati designers, known for her modern, colorful abayas. She’s an ambassador at events like the Icons Exhibition.

Marriage: Wed Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum in April–May 2023.
Baby: Daughter named Mahra born in May 2024, celebrated during a gender‐reveal party in February.
Divorce: In July 2024, she publicly ended the marriage via Instagram, invoking “triple talaq” — writing:

“As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you. Take care. Your ex-wife.”
The post, shared in English, sparked global attention, hundreds of thousands of likes/comments, and positioned her as a symbol of female agency in conservative spaces .

Reddit voices capture the cultural ripple effect:

“It’s a massive move politically and for women’s rights.”

Brand Launch – Mahra M1: September 2024 saw the debut of her fragrance line starting with “Divorce”, followed by a hair & body spray and scented powder, all sold via her brand’s website.
Perfume Profile: A black bottle emblazoned with “Divorce”, priced at AED 1,000 (~USD 272), framed as an empowering statement for resilience and rebirth.
Reception: Lauded widely as a bold and feminist business move, with headlines like “smells like freedom” and countless supportive responses online.

Modern Royal Persona: In contrast to some more private royal family members, Sheikha Mahra remains publicly active—on Instagram, at global events, and in media.
Empowerment Role Model: Her assertive divorce and fragrance launch have inspired dialogues on women's rights, mental health, and self-worth across the region and internationally.

Category	Details
Born	26 Feb 1994, Dubai (Christina)
Education	BA in Int'l Relations (UK, 2023); Leadership Program
Interests	Horse-riding, philanthropy, fashion, mental health advocacy
Marriage	Sheikh Mana, April–May 2023
Child	Daughter Mahra, born May 2024
Divorce	Public Instagram drill (July 2024)
Business	Launched Mahra M1 brand; “Divorce” perfume + spray, powder (Sept 2024)