Emirati Ruler Attends Lavish Wedding Celebrations of Prominent Families
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, head of the UAE's National Olympic Committee, attended a wedding reception in Dubai celebrating four couples from the prominent bin Ghadeer family. The ceremony highlights the continued importance of traditional family celebrations in Emirati high society.
The reception took place at Al Ramal Hall in Dubai, hosted by Salem Saeed bin Ghadeer, Ghadeer Matar bin Ghadeer, Hamad Dhaef bin Ghadeer, and Mishaan Saeed bin Ghadeer. They were celebrating the marriages of their sons to daughters from other respected Emirati families.
The four weddings united several branches of established UAE families. Matar Salem Saeed bin Ghadeer married the daughter of Ali Obaid bin Ghadeer. Matar Ghadeer Matar bin Ghadeer wed the daughter of Matar Saeed Al Katbi. Rashid Hamad Dhaef bin Ghadeer married the daughter of Salem Rashid bin Ghadeer. And Saeed Mishaan Saeed bin Ghadeer married the daughter of Saber Saeed Saber Al Katbi.
Sheikh Mansour congratulated the newlyweds and their families, wishing them stable and happy lives together. His attendance reflects the close ties between UAE leadership and prominent local families, a tradition that remains strong in Emirati society.
These multi-family wedding celebrations are common in the UAE, where extended families often coordinate ceremonies to strengthen social bonds and reduce costs. The presence of high-ranking officials like Sheikh Mansour shows respect for traditional customs while highlighting the interconnected nature of Emirati society.
Sara Khaled