Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Dubai's Princess Sheikha Mahra are currently in the spotlight for their engagement. French Montana made their relationship official by presenting Sheikha Mahra with a ring during Paris Fashion Week.
Sheikha Mahra: Dubai's Princess Sheikha Mahra and Moroccan-American rapper French Montana recently announced their engagement. This historic and glamorous engagement took place during Paris Fashion Week 2025, where French Montana presented Sheikha Mahra with a ring. The relationship between the two has created a buzz across global media and social media platforms.
This engagement is particularly significant as Sheikha Mahra had divorced her first husband only a few months prior. In the interim, news of her relationship with French Montana had piqued the curiosity of fans and the media.
Who is Sheikha Mahra?
Sheikha Mahra is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of Dubai and ruler of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Her mother, Joyce Goracos, is from Greece. Sheikha Mahra had a royal and luxurious upbringing, but her interests have always been in education, social service, and equestrianism. Sheikha Mahra received her early education at a private school in Dubai and later moved to London to pursue her degree in International Relations. Due to her deep affection for horses and horse racing, she is often seen with horses at royal events.
Sheikha Mahra is considered a b voice among Emirati women. She actively participates in campaigns related to children's education, women's empowerment, and animal welfare. Due to her social service work, she is also very popular on social media and has a large fan following.
Sheikha Mahra's Personal Life
Sheikha Mahra's first marriage was to a Emirati businessman and member of the Royal Family named Sheikh Mana. She also has a daughter from this marriage. However, after irreconcilable differences arose in the relationship, Mahra accused her husband of infidelity and announced their divorce on social media. Her viral post, in which she wrote, "I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you," garnered significant attention on social media.
Just a few months after her divorce, Sheikha Mahra met French Montana. The two were seen together on several occasions – sometimes at mosques in Dubai, at luxury restaurants in Morocco, and at historic sites in Paris. Gradually, their closeness grew, and during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025, they made their relationship public with their engagement.
French Montana's real name is Karim Kharbouch. He was born in Morocco and later moved to America, where he made a name for himself in the rap industry. In 2007, he married Nadeen Kharbouch, with whom he has a son, Kruz Kharbouch. However, this relationship ended in 2014. News of his previous relationship and his recent engagement to Sheikha Mahra has generated considerable discussion among media and fans.
