First Lady of Dubai

First Lady of Dubai
Flag of Dubai
Incumbent Sheikha Hind Al Maktoum since January 4, 2006
Style	Her Highness
Residence	Zabeel Palace
Formation	1833 (1833) (?)

First Lady of Dubai (Arabic: سيدة الأولى في دبي‎) is the title given to the senior wife and consort to the ruler of Dubai. The first lady is the chief matriarch and is expected to represent Dubai in elegance and demeanor. The current first lady is Sheikha Hind, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Role

The position of first lady carries official duties by helping the sheikh as well as inaugurating various charities. One of the charities that Sheikha Hind is affiliated with is the UAE foodbank—she is the chairperson of the charity. Nonetheless, the first lady attends many official ceremonies and functions of state either along with or in place of the emir. They also organise events and civic programs, and typically get involved in different social causes.

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