Dubai’s ruler has been ordered by the High Court in London to provide a British record of more than $1 billion to settle a custody battle with his ex-wife over their two children
Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has been ordered by the High Court in London to provide a British record of more than £554 million to settle a custody battle with his ex-wife over their two children.
He directed Mohammed to make a one-off payment of £251.5 million within three months to Haya for the upkeep of her British mansions, to cover the money she said she was owed for jewellery and racehorses, and for her future security costs. During almost seven hours of testimony, Haya, 47, said a large one-off payment would allow for a clean break and remove the sheikh’s hold over her and their children.Princess Haya bint al-Hussein.Following the ruling, a spokesperson for the sheikh said he “has always ensured that his children are provided for” and asked for the media to respect their privacy. A lawyer for Haya did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Haya had not asked for any divorce settlement. She did not offer an explanation, but her lawyers said she would have been entitled to seek billions as the ex-wife of one of the world’s richest men. The court did not hear from the alleged blackmailers. Haya said she used money from the children’s accounts because she was frightened.
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