Arab Princes and Sheikhs: 12 of The Most Dashing Royals From The MENA Region
From their love of sporting to their unwavering dedication to their respective countries, Bazaar Arabia shares a list of all the regional princes, sheikhs and royals that need to be on your radar
From the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, to Bahrain and Kuwait, Jordan and more Arab Princes from the region certainly share a few regal things in common – such as upholding the values of their respective nations. among other interesting commonalities.
Here, Bazaar Arabia introduces you to 12 charming Arab Princes in the region, exploring not only what their Royal Highnesses share in common, but also highlighting the unique character traits that set each of them apart.
Arab Princes: 12 of The Most Dashing Royals From The Region
HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
His Highness Sheikh Zayed is the youngest son of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. He graduated from Sandhurst Military Academy in 2020. Sheikh Zayed frequently patrons sporting events in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — son of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai — is known for his adventurous spirit and determination to uphold the values of the United Arab Emirates. Known as Fazza (his Instagram @faz3 boasts a cool 16.1 million followers), an Emirati term signifying “someone who speeds to help and support others,” the 40-year-old Emirati royal certainly lives up to his nickname. In addition to being a lover of fitness and horses, His Highness is also a poet and adventurist, spendingplenty of time in the great outdoors.
Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar Al Nuaimi
Sheikh Humaid is the eldest son of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Ajman. He graduated from Sandhurst Military Academy in 2020.
Sheikh Humaid’s hobbies consist of spearfishing, marine sports, and archery. From family appearances to athleticism, he is also one of the most prominent names in the list of bachelor princes in the Arab world.
Sheikh Jaber Saad Al-Athbi AlSabah
Sheikh Jaber Saad Al-Athbi AlSabah is a member of the royal family of Kuwait. He is a Kuwaiti lieutenant who studied at the British royal military academy Sandhurst. He won the International Sword Shield on April 14, 2023, thus becoming the first Kuwaiti student to receive the College Commander’s Medal, which is presented in the name of the State of Kuwait, to the best international student in military studies at the Academy. He was honoured by King Charles III. In 2021, he graduated from Portland State University, in Portland, Oregon.
Sheikh Khalid bin Mansour bin Ahmed Al Thani
Sheikh Khalid bin Mansour bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani is the grandson of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani, and Sheikha Maryam bint Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, sister Of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Current Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Khalid bin Mansour graduated from Zayed Military College in 2018. He is an investor and entrepreneur, and army officer. Sheikh Khalid enjoys traveling to explore different parts of the world, from cities to natural landscapes.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani is the son of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned. The 35-year-old Qatari royal holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in Qatar and an Master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University. His Highness is fluent in Arabic, English and French. He is also the former captain of the Qatar Equestrian Team and, as such, had the honour of lighting the cauldron of the Doha 2006 Asian Games on horseback. Notably, he was the one that led the historic moment when Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Born on April 4, 1999, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa is the grandson of King Hamad of Bahrain. He did both his elementary and secondary schooling education in Bahrain, where he graduated from Ibn Khaldun School, before going on to study at a university in the United States.
Sheikh Isa is the owner of the “2seas” motorsports team; he is also a professional motorsports athlete, and part of the team, being the first Bahraini to obtain professional sports.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad is the youngest son of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned. In 2015, Sheikh Khalifa obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with distinction from the University of Southern California in the USA.
The following year, he received a Master’s degree in public diplomacy with distinction from the same university. Sheikh Khalifa later appointed as the Minister of the Interior in March 2023. In addition to the Arabic language, His Excellency speaks English with complete fluency.
HRH Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan
His Royal Highness Crown Price Hussein bin Abdullah, named after his late grandfather and former king of Jordan Hussein bin Talal, is the eldest son of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan. He holds a degree in international history from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and has also graduated from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK. The dashing Crown Prince is an active person, enjoying a range of sports and activities including boxing and flying helicopters. His Royal Highness recently wed Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan.
Prince Omar bin Faisal
Born in 1993, His Highness is the eldest son of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Al-Hussein and his first wife, Princess Alia. He completed his secondary education in America, before completing his university studies in the United Kingdom.
Prince Muhammad bin Talal
Jordanian Prince Muhammad bin Talal, 22-years-old, is the youngest son of the Jordanian monarchy’s special advisor Prince Talal bin Muhammad and Princess Ghida Talal. Prince Mohammed is pursuing a degree at Georgetown University in Washington. He is an outstanding equestrian, having competed in many horse jumping competition shows.
He is known for his charitable work and frequently volunteer at the King Hussein Cancer Centre, where his mother is a member of the board.
Translated by Yara Mekkawi. Images courtesy of Instagram.