The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media

A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce."

There has been no public comment from Sheikha Mahra's husband, Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, or her father.

he post, which begins "Dear Husband", concluded - "I divorce you, I divorce you, and I divorce you," seemingly using the Islamic practice known as triple talaq.

Take care. Your ex-wife," the post on Instagram added.

The couple married in April 2023 in a lavish ceremony, and their first child was born two months ago.

Some comments from Instagram users have speculated that Sheikha Mahra's account could have been hacked

here has been no official indication of this. At time of publication, the post declaring her divorce was listed as one day old.