Sheikha Mahra’s very public split from her former husband, Sheikh Mana, turned heads across the Gulf last year. The princess, daughter of UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, made her declaration of divorce on Instagram with an unmistakable message: “Dear Husband, 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 came in July, setting off speculation around her next move, few predicted it would involve a chart-topping rapper and a proposal under the Parisian sky.
In June 2025, during Paris Fashion Week, Moroccan-American rapper French Montana proposed to Sheikha Mahra. The engagement, confirmed by Montana’s representative to TMZ, marks a striking cross-cultural union between the 40-year-old artist and the 31-year-old Dubai royal. Their appearance at the fashion event was the first major public acknowledgment of the relationship, though they had been seen together frequently in the past year, at mosques, luxury dining venues in Dubai and Morocco, and even strolling the Pont des Arts in Paris.
The relationship reportedly began shortly after Mahra’s divorce from Sheikh Mana, an Emirati businessman and fellow royal. The couple share a daughter. After their separation, Mahra was seen guiding Montana through Dubai, offering him what insiders described as a private introduction to her world.
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Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is known for more than her royal lineage. Her interests extend into philanthropy and equestrianism, both of which have earned her a reputation within and beyond Emirati society. She completed her early education in Dubai before moving to London to pursue a degree in International Relations. Her mother, Zoe Grigorakos, originally from Greece, is divorced from Sheikh Mohammed.
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Mahra’s public presence has grown steadily, bolstered by both her personal pursuits and her candid handling of her divorce. Her recent launch of a perfume line, reportedly inspired by her split. Further demonstrated her willingness to combine personal experience with entrepreneurial ventures.
French Montana, born Karim Kharbouch, was previously married to entrepreneur Nadeen Kharbouch from 2007 to 2014. They share a 16-year-old son, Kruz. While Montana has not publicly addressed his engagement to Mahra, the couple’s increasing visibility has drawn commentary, including from retired NBA player Paul Pierce. On a recent episode of The Truth After Dark, Pierce remarked, “Man, I’m telling you. Us Black men, I’m telling y’all: we need to follow in French Montana’s steps. You see, he cracking.”
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As for their wedding, details remain undecided, but the trajectory of this union—from a public divorce declaration to a royal-rapper engagement, is already drawing global attention.
