On Monday, July 7, the royal family of Dubai celebrated a joyous occasion. Yes, they welcomed a new member into the family as Sheikh Maktoum has now become a father for the fourth time. Welcoming baby Maryam, here’s all you need to know about this heartwarming development, coming from Dubai.
Sheikh Maktoum Becomes A Father For The Fourth Time
Sheikh Maktoum becomes a father for the fourth time as he welcomes baby Maryam. Adding a new member to his growing family, it was truly a joyous moment for the Dubai royal family. Sheikh Hamdan, who is his brother and Dubai Crown Prince, took to his Instagram story to share the baby’s name, Maryam. And it was just in 2023, when he welcomed Shaikha, in 2022 he welcomed Latifa, and back in 2020, he became father to Hind.
Sheikh Hamadan Also Welcomed A Baby This Year
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As it happens, it was a special year for Sheikh Hamdan himself as he welcomed his fourth child in March. He also welcomed a baby girl named Hind, and she has several older siblings. The little princess has other siblings, including the twins, Rashid and Sheikha, who were born in 2021 and Mohammed, who was born in 2023. It’s truly been a year of blessings for the royal family in Dubai, as they welcomed new members.
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In Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince Welcomes Baby Boy
Not just Dubai, even in Abu Dhabi, the Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled became a father to a son. He welcomed Sheikh Zayed bin Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in March of this year. With a celebrated addition to the growing list of royal births in 2025 in the UAE, it’s truly a moment of immense happiness. From Dubai to Abu Dhabi, the growing families were showered with warm wishes and celebration.
This year has been a moment of celebration for the royal families! So, go ahead and let your buddies know about this adorable development as well!
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