Blog: An inside look at Al Maktoum royal wedding

Dubai - The wedding ceremony took place on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, and two of his brothers had a grand wedding ceremony at Dubai World Trade Centre on June 6, Thursday; coinciding with Eid Al Fitr celebrations in the UAE.

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Attending to the royal marriage ceremony, Dr BR Shetty Founder and Chairman NMC Healthcare, Finablr and BRS Ventures said, "Being invited to the grand spectacle is a special moment in my life. The marriage ceremony coincides with Eid Al Fitr celebrations enhancing the spirit of joy and fervor. May Allah bless the young couples with eternal bliss and togetherness ushering in a brand new era for Dubai, UAE and the region at large."

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Attendees expressed their joy regarding attending the grand wedding ceremony.

Dr. Ram Buxani, chairman of ITL Cosmos Group, said: "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, by inviting people to the royal wedding has given a rare privilege to the common men, making them members of the inclusive society.

The poem written by Sheikh Mohammed specially for the occasion including these words, 'My sons be united always. And be respectful of your wives. Abide by the teachings of your ancestors. That's how life thrives with power.' It is indeed great privelege to be part of the society ruled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum."

Neel Shukla, Founder and Creative Director Four Seaons Ramesh Gallery, "My father has been a royal photographer for decades and has attended weddings of all the sons of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and witnessing a royal marriage for the second generation is indeed a historic moment for us."

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Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group, along with Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, CMD of VPS Group, at the royal wedding

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Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, Nazimuddin Mohammed and Nilesh Ved of Apparel Group arrive at the royal wedding.

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UAE-based Indian businessmen have shared their comments on attending the royal wedding.

Lulu Group chairman Yusuffali M.A said, "We are extremely privileged and thrilled about the grand weddings of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, which coincides with Eid Al Fitr celebrations. It was an honour to be invited to this royal event and this will be cherished forever."

Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman of Danube Group, said, "Occasions are rare - and almost once in a lifetime - when a prosperous nation celebrates three royal weddings on the same day. This day is a celebration of not only three royal unions, but the celebration of success of a country in which nationals of over 200 countries join their Emirati brothers and sisters in celebration. This is a perfect Eid gift from the Dubai royal family and adds to the Eid celebrations. As a long-time resident of the UAE, we are all blessed. May Allah bless the royal couples with prosperity, wisdom, happiness, good health and take Dubai to greater heights, built upon the foundations laid by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai."

Vasudev Shamdas Shroff, chairman, Regal Group, said: "We are very happy and jubilant about the royal wedding, and the honour bestowed upon us to attend is beyond words. We thank the leadership for having extended us the privilege and honour to attend the royal celebrations."

Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare, "Our Heartiest Congratulations to His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the joyous occasion of the marriage of his three sons. We wish Shaikh Hamdan, Shaikh Maktoum and Shaikh Ahmad a very happy and joyous married life. We wish all the very best to the royal family of Dubai, so respected and loved by the local and expat population alike."

Taher Shams, Managing Director and Co-Chairperson Zanubia Shams of Zulekha Healthcare Group, "I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai , Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, on this joyous day, Our families at Zulekha group wishes the newly wedded royal couples every happiness in lives, Best wishes and god bless."

Nazmuddin Mohammed, Group President- Petrogas Piping ME-FZO

"I was overjoyed to have received the royal invite from the protocol department. It is such a grand privilege that the leadership here recognised us a part of a larger extended family. I pray to Allah to bless this nation with spirit of peace and prosperity and best wishes to Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation on this grand occassion."

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