Royals
A Royal Engagement: French Montana and Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra
In Today’s Headlines, Moroccan-American rapper French Montana is officially engaged to Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin. The rapper’s team confirmed the news on August 27, with reports that French proposed during Paris Fashion Week back in June shortly after walking the runway for the 3.Paradis Spring/Summer 2026 show.
Rumors about French Montana and Sheikha Mahra started spreading late last year, when she posted pictures of the rapper exploring Dubai by her side. Fans quickly picked up on the chemistry. Still, the two kept things low-key until this summer, when they finally appeared hand in hand at Paris Fashion Week.
For her, this engagement would be a fresh start. Sheikh Rashid bin Mana was actually Sheikha Mahra’s first husband, and the two have a young daughter together. Things, however, didn’t last. By July 2024, the marriage was over and it wasn’t some quiet, behind-the-scenes separation either. Mahra went straight to Instagram and told everyone herself.
Conclusion
With the engagement now public, the big question is what’s next, will it be a luxurious Dubai wedding or a private ceremony far from the spotlight? Whatever the case, all eyes will be on the couple’s next chapter.