Dubai princess announces birth of baby girl

Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the birth to her first child.

The daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the development on social site Instagram.

Sheikha Mahra, who married Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum last year, revealed that the couple welcomed a healthy baby girl.

The royal baby was named after her— Sheikha Mahra bint Mana bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

The news was shared by both mother and father on Instagram and was immediately met with well wishes and congratulations.