Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | الشيخة ميثاء بنت محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم |
| Born | 1980 |
| Sports | Karate; taekwondo at the Olympics |
| Olympic Games | Beijing 2008 |
Source: Olympics.com: Sheikha Maitha Almaktoum; Emirates News Agency (WAM): Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid to hoist UAE flag at Beijing 2008 (24 June 2008)1,2
Beijing 2008
On 24 June 2008 the UAE National Olympic Committee announced that Sheikha Maitha would carry the UAE flag at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, in recognition of her achievements. She competed in taekwondo at those Games, her only Olympic appearance.1,2
She is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.1
Sources
- Olympics.com: Sheikha Maitha Almaktoum
- Emirates News Agency (WAM): Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid to hoist UAE flag at Beijing 2008 (24 June 2008)
Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.