With her son Tamim on the throne, the former first lady, Sheikha Mozah, can feel safe.

With her son on the throne, the former first lady, Sheikha Mozah, can feel safe.

Her name was not mentioned in the heartfelt dedication to the parent, which the newly crowned son uttered to the nation. She also did not appear during the broadcast of the swearing-in of thousands of Qataris.
to the new emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad ha-Thani and the "emir-father".

But Moza bint Nasser al-Missned was at the heart of the Doha palace drama, a drama that peaked this week when her husband abdicated in favor of her son, an unprecedented moment in modern history monarchies of the Gulf.

What happened was not just the transfer of the throne to her son - one of Sheikh Hamad's 24 children from three wives. It also became the culmination of her struggle against the Sheikh's worst enemy in the Byzantine world of Qatari politics - Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Yassim, who was ousted from power.

With her chiseled profile, her famous glamorous togas, and her unusual social role in the ultra-conservative Gulf, Sheikha Moza, 53, has secured her place in Qatar's history - no less, but as the matriarch of the emirate. One of her allies said of the coronation: "It was her finest hour."

Her husband's denial also means she will have to adjust to a more modest role - after several decades during which she was the most recognizable woman in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Sheikh Tamim has yet to name one of his two wives as the crowned consort.

Salman Sheikh of Brookings Doha Center comments: "I am sure that Sheikha Mozah will now go into the shadows. But like her husband, she will continue to have a stabilizing influence on what is happening around."

The elegant Sheikh was behind the purchase by a Qatari investment fund of Italian fashion label Valentino last year. She also attracted the attention of fashion journalists - along with other first ladies - Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni.

At home, she attracts attention, and at the same time, is a source of irritation. In the Gulf, where the first ladies are not seen, her appearance- she wears a hijab, but refuses to wear a veil, and her economic and social activity is shocking.

Sheikha has managed to build herself a base of support - through the Qatar Foundation, an organization dedicated to education and research. About 15 years ago, she founded Education City, with branches in prestigious institutions such as Georgetown and Weill Cornell.

This drive for enlightenment and development is in stark contrast to her expressed commitment to Qatari autocratic traditions. In 2008, Sheikha Moza was behind the establishment of a free press center in Qatar. It was headed by former head Reporters Without Borders Robert Menard. Less than a year later, Menard left, cursing "some Qatari officials' rejection of the free press center."

The Sheikh is considered to be extremely hard-working, loyal, tough and physically strong. She is said to enjoy spinning. Those people who have encountered the Qatar Foundation she leads characterize the organization as nothing more than a "snake pit".

Sheikh was born in Qatar in 1959, the son of a wealthy merchant. Her father fell out with the emir and went into exile - to Egypt and Kuwait. Rumor has it that she met Hamad, whom she married at 18, when he was trying to negotiate the terms of her clan's return to Qatar. And for her, the coup of 1995, when Hamad removed her father from power, became nothing more than a personal revenge for the hardships experienced by her family.

Despite the fact that she is only the second wife of the emir, and the third wife was married specifically in order to limit Moza's influence, no one doubts that she is the first lady.

According to her fans, the Sheikh, like the emir, is distinguished by an independent mindset. After the wedding, she returned to Qatar University and completed her education with an academic degree in sociology.

They say that the partnership between Sheikha and Hamad is very strong: when meeting with foreign guests, one often ends a phrase started by another.

It was Sheikh Moza who convinced her husband to intervene in Libya on the side of the rebels in 2011, when Muammar Gaddafi could take Benghazi. This became a defining moment in new history Katara, the beginning of its advancement. Moza's connection with Libya dates back to long before the war - her father was a trading partner of an important clan in Benghazi.

Despite this, analysts predict that her son will change his position regarding the raging fire in the region, and, first of all, the Syrian war. The reason for this is a chorus of accusations of interference in the internal affairs of other states, interference that will help jeopardize the future of the Gulf monarchies.

The sheikh's greatest influence will be in her homeland, where she, together with her husband, leads the elite, exercising political, cultural and educational reforms, the purpose of which is to adapt the nation to the changes it is experiencing. Some decisions taken by the Emir were reversed - for example, an attempt to make English the main language in educational institutions... They say that Prince Tamim insisted on the cancellation.

"" I have been living with my husband longer than I have lived with my parents ... I live FOR him, and I know his experiences, his hopes and his dreams for my people. We believe that all events occur according to a higher design, and not by chance. And we consider it our duty to do everything possible to make these events happen. ""

Many people compare Sheikh Mozu with Nefertiti and Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska (Roksolana). What do we know about this pearl of the Arab world?

Her full name- Moza Bint Nasser Al-Misned (short for Sheikh Mozah). She is smart, charming, elegant and beautiful, she is the mother of the present (fourth) Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the second wife of the third (already former) Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Sheikha Moza was born on August 08, 1959 in Al-Khaur (Qatar) in the family of a Qatari businessman. At the age of 18, she was married to reconcile two warring clans (a dynastic marriage was concluded). And as life shows, she found a way to the heart and mind of her husband.

She graduated National University Qatar with a BA in Sociology. Moza believes that education is the key to all the changes we want to bring about in the world. That is why she is involved in charity and humanitarian projects so much. With her assistance, the following were created in Qatar:

  • "City of Education", where the best lecturers give lectures and students from different countries study;

  • the Educate A Child Foundation, with the aim of funding and organizing primary education for children living in poor countries, as well as in zones of military conflicts (34 countries in total, including Chad, Bangladesh, Kenya);
    children's channel "Al-Jazeera";

  • Qatar Science and Technology Park, for technical progress and the development of new technologies in the country;

  • Arab Democratic Foundation, which aims to develop free media and civil society.

"" Education can also be used as a non-violent form to transform entire countries. When I say "transforming countries" I mean that we can solve complex political, social, cultural and economic problems. These are the most important things for any society. ""

Sheikh is also actively involved in political life Qatar, holds various government and international positions. Thus, she is the head of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Education, Special Envoy of UNESCO for Family and Education.

In addition, Moza received the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, doctorates from Virginia Commonwealth University, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Imperial College London and Georgetown University, is a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, a member of the Council Trustee of Weill Cornell College of Medicine, Chair of Doha Sidra Medical Research Center and Your Link.

She gave lectures at US universities on the position of women in the East in modern world... Moza opposes Islamic polygamy and believes that "in the future, the institution of marriage will be rationalized itself." Moza, as the first lady, accompanied her husband on official trips and meetings.

Sheikh considers the transformation of Qatar into an advanced and secular state as the goal of his life. There are legends about her, what influence she exerted and has on the politics of Qatar. Forbes magazine in 2007 included Moza in the list of one hundred influential women in the world, the Times magazine - in the list of 25 influential business leaders in the Middle East.

In the fashion world, besides her amazing style, Moza is known for being Qatari The Royal Family owns the brands Valentino Fashion Group, Balmain, M Missoni, the QELA brand (designed by Moza), LVMH, Harrods and Tiffany & Co shares.

Sheikh dresses at the most famous fashion brands - Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Giambattista Valli, as well as Russian designer Sergienko Ulyana.

Not forgetting about the oriental traditions, she, combining the styles of the West and the East in her images, became the trendsetter of world fashion. In violation of Islamic etiquette, for the first time in 2002, she appeared in public with an open face. It should be noted that in Qatar, women in public wear a long traditional Arab woman's dress with black sleeves without belts (abaya), and black headdresses that cover the whole face with a narrow slit for the eyes (niqab).

"" People tend to think that in order to be modern you need to give up your cultural heritage but it is not. ""

Moza ranked second among the most elegant women in the world according to Vanity Fair magazine. Sheikha, emphasizing her beautiful waist and chest, wears both dresses and suits (including pants), different colors and styles, framed by luxurious large jewelry made of diamonds, sapphires and emeralds, platinum (be it earrings, beads or rings), and for business meetings - a string of pearls, and at the same time there is always a scarf on the head, laid in the form of a "hat" or turban-turban, and of course shoes with with heels in the form of a piece of ice.

Always with fashionable makeup, she is good in every outfit, and at the same time her every outfit is better than the last. Her images show great taste, grace, modesty, restraint, mystery, aristocracy and nobility.

They say that Moza resorted to plastic surgery, on which huge funds were spent. What kind of plastic surgery she performed is a secret sealed with seven seals.

Since 2013, Sheikha Moza's status has changed since she is no longer the spouse of the reigning emir. However, she has more power over her son Tamim than over her husband. Frightened by the growing popularity of the first wife of Tamim's son, Moza made her daughter-in-law "go into the shadows." Moza chose the third wife for her son, since the second wife of her son is a representative of the al-Hajiri clan, hostile to the al-Misned clan, from which Sheikh Moza comes.

Some condemn Moza, others respect her, someone admires her, someone irritates her, someone envies her. Despite her age (58 years old) and the birth of seven children, she is the owner of an ideal figure and grace, moreover, she always looks fashionable and stylish. She, as if, is beyond time and age. She inspires and wants to imitate.

We present to your attention the stylish and fashionable looks of Sheikha Moza ...

Oriental queens: consorts Arab sheikhs

We are used to thinking that oriental princesses appear in public only wrapped in a veil, and all their activities are reduced to childbirth. Meanwhile, this is far from the truth: the wives of Arab sheikhs are leading active life and by no means reclusive! They are also fantastically beautiful.

Sheikha Haya Bint Hussein Al Maktoum

Sheikha Haya became the second wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohamad Al Maktoum. The Sheikh is of royal descent: her father is the King of Jordan. She received an excellent education in Oxford, at one of the royal celebrations she was introduced to Sheikh Mohamad Al-Maktoum and a few months later became his wife.

The sheikh has two children, she did not devote herself to motherhood and is actively engaged in social work... One of her projects was a fund to fight hunger in her native Jordan, Sheikha Hai. In addition, the wife of the ruler of Dubai can often be found at the races, horses are her passion. Sheikha adheres to the European style of dress, often attends social events and is considered one of the most beautiful women The Middle East.

Queen Saudi Arabia Fatima Kulsum Zohar

Very little is known about the queen: she was born into a very simple family, studied at the Dubai International College, then graduated from the King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is still shrouded in mystery how the poor girl managed to attract the attention of the king and become his wife, especially if we take into account the fact that King Abdullah is married more than 30 times, but none of the wives managed to win the favor of the monarch's spouse enough to stay alive. in his chambers. Fatima succeeded. For many years nothing was heard about her at all, but then the king's wife unexpectedly started a facebook page, which she leads in English.

Sheikh Moza Bint Nasser Al-Misned

The second wife of the former emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and the mother of the current ruler, Sheikh Mozah, is not only involved in charity work, but is also an active participant in political life. Sheikh became a special envoy of UNESCO, has a number of state and international positions and even the title of Lady Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

But Sheikha Moza is especially famous in the fashion world: the mother of SEVEN children, the Sheikh has an ideal figure and a brilliant sense of style. Paying tribute to the traditions of his country, the sheikh dresses with restraint and modesty, but at the same time in strict accordance with world trends.

Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan

The wife of King Abdullah ibn Al-Hussein Al-Hashimi of Jordan and the mother of the heir to the throne, Prince Hussein, the eldest of the couple's four children, Rania is considered the most famous in the world eastern queen... She is an activist for women's rights in the Middle East, a fighter for the right of women to open their own companies and businesses, regardless of the opinions of her father or husband. The queen insists on a gradual change in the traditional style of clothing: Rania herself adores jeans and shirts in men's style, regularly appears in public with her head bare, and among couturiers she prefers Giorgio Armani. In 2008, Rania became the first Arab queen to appear on the cover of Vanity Fair in a rather revealing dress for Eastern culture.

And Queen Rania also has the rank of Colonel of the Jordanian Army: this rank was granted to her personally ... by her husband.

Amira al-Tawil, Princess of Saudi Arabia

Amira al-Tawil in Saudi Arabia is called a rebel and destroyer of the foundations of traditional society. The princess is not at all embarrassed by this: before marrying the prince, she graduated from the University of New Haven in the United States, has a degree in business administration, received an international driver's license, and personally drives her car (unheard of insolence for Saudi Arabia). Moreover, a few years after Amir's marriage ... she divorced her husband! According to Amira herself, her husband insisted on the early birth of children, but she did not see herself in the role of a mother. Gossips they said that Amira was sterile. After the divorce, Prince Al-Walid ibn Talal Al Saud never married, he often sees Amira, they remained good friends and are together charity work.

Now 33 years old, the princess is engaged in solving a wide range of humanitarian problems both in Saudi Arabia and around the world. Amira heads a fund that supports programs and projects aimed at combating poverty, eliminating the consequences natural Disasters, interfaith dialogue and the empowerment of women. Amira al-Tawil has visited more than 70 countries around the world, her missions are also aimed at improving the image of a Saudi woman. Princess Amira, along with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the Center for Islamic Studies of Prince Al-Walid ibn Talal at University of Cambridge, where she received the Distinguished Charity Award from Prince Philip. Amira subsequently led a relief mission in Somalia, where she and her ex-husband supervised the distribution of the fund's resources.


Sheikha Mozah is the second wife of the former emir of Qatar. She is an unprecedented example of how a woman, being in such a conservative eastern country, was able to become a style icon and one of the most influential people in the political arena.




Sheikha Mozah ( Moza bint Nasser al-Misnad) received an excellent education and holds a bachelor's degree in sociology. This woman is considered a high profile specialist in matters of external and domestic policy country. Sheikha Moza became one of the first wives of the emirs, who accompanied him to all official receptions.





The time when Moza's husband, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, was in power, is called by some "the matriarchy of the emirate." They say that he married a third time only to show Moza that her power is not unlimited.



Another clear confirmation of the sheikh's strong influence on the political situation in Qatar was the fact that in 2013 her husband voluntarily abdicated the throne, and her son Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani became emir. But he is not the eldest son in the family, and according to Eastern laws, he would never have been the heir to the throne.





Sheikha Mozah is considered a style icon, she is a cult figure in the fashion world. Looking at her perfect figure, it's hard to believe that this woman has seven children.
It is fascinating that Sheikh Moza manages to look elegant and impeccable, and at the same time not deviate too much from the religious requirements of her country when choosing clothes. In her wardrobe there are stunning floor-length dresses, wide-leg pants, jackets. There is a mandatory turban on the head.





She even has her own Instagram page, where Sheikha Moza regularly uploads photos from her Everyday life... Numerous subscribers never cease to admire her impeccable taste and sense of style.


Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser al-Misned is the most fashionable and powerful woman the Arab world. Without hijab and burqa. For the Arab world, her style is audacity. The former emir of Qatar allowed his second wife not only to take off the veil, but also to interfere in state affairs.


Sheikha Moza bint Nasser al-Misned is the second of the three wives of the third emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Kalifa al-Thani, the mother of seven children, one of the most stylish first ladies on the planet and, as surprising as it may sound, a political and public figure.


Sheikh Hamad bin Kalifa al-Thani and Sheikh Mozah.
The story of her life is quite in the spirit oriental tales, and if someone decided to shoot a series based on Moza's biography, something would have turned out in the spirit of the "Magnificent Century". Only instead of Sultan Suleiman - the crown prince of Qatar, and instead of Khyurrem - Moza, the daughter of a prominent Qatari businessman.


Sheikh and Sheikh at official events.
At the age of 18, Mose got a "lucky ticket" - she got acquainted with the future crown prince, however, she was in no hurry to marry him. First, she entered the University of Qatar at the Faculty of Psychology, then trained in prestigious American universities... And then she got married.

Early years family life the woman, who is now called no less than the gray cardinal of the Persian Gulf, gave it to her children. And Qatar at that time was not such an influential state in the Arab world as it is today.

The situation changed in 1995. Then Moza's husband made a bloodless coup and seized power in the country, overthrowing his own father. The coup was supported by the Anglo-Saxon world, people started talking about Qatar in connection with its oil and gas complex, the new emir introduced the world to his second wife, the beautiful and educated Moza.


Sheikha Moza began to oversee humanitarian and charity programs and increasingly appear in public in stunning outfits from the world's leading fashion houses.


The sheikh wears both trousers and dresses for a figure.


In the progressive images of Moza, experts say, there is not even a hint of the true "fashionable situation" in Qatar, where women wear abayas (black dresses on the floor), headscarves or niqabs (black hats covering the entire face, with a narrow slit for the eyes ) - in general, as elsewhere in the Arab countries. Moza wears only a turban, and in free time maybe walk in pants.


Moza is also criticized for its aggressive economic policy Qatar, a small country in the Persian Gulf, is accused of dumping gas prices and trying to capture the largest segment of the gas market worldwide. In addition, Qatar sponsors radical groups around the world, which, of course, does not really fit in with the exquisite image of the sheikh.


Sheikh Moza and Prince Albert II of Monaco.


Sheikha Mozah visiting George W. Bush and his wife Barbara.


Moza with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Prince Philip.


Karl Bruni-Sarkozy and Sheikh Moz.
Sheikha Mozah, which is a rarity for the wives of rulers of other Gulf countries, has a number of state and international positions, including honorary ones: she is the head of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Social Development, President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Education , Special Envoy to UNESCO. Moza created the Arab Democratic Fund, to which her husband made a first donation of $ 10 million. the main task Foundation - to promote the development of free media and civil society.


Sheikha Mozah is also the initiator of the creation of the Qatar Park of Science and Technology, which was opened at the end of 2008. The park has attracted 225 million investments, including from such leading global companies as Microsoft, Shell and General Electric.

Moza built in the suburbs of Doha, the capital of Qatar, " Educational city"- a university campus where lectures are given to students by leading professors of American universities.


Sheikha Mozah herself holds honorary doctorates from Virginia Commonwealth University, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Imperial College London and Georgetown University. Since 2010, she has been a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.


Dame Commander with the Queen of Great Britain.
Moza is 54 years old. Looks awesome. Someone calculated that by 12 plastic surgery she spent about $ 2 million. Those who have dealt with the sheikh's fund admire her ability to work and purposefulness, noting her perseverance, imperiousness and - just imagine! - feminism.


Moza accompanied her sheikh on all official travel requiring the presence of the first lady.

It was one of Moza's five sons Tamim who became the heir to Sheikh Hamad, Moza’s wife. And this is a very important touch to her portrait, because Hamad, in addition to Moza, has two more wives, and total amount his heirs - 27 people. But it was Tamim who in June last year became the fourth ruler of Qatar, having replaced his father. More precisely, the father himself, without coups and unrest, transferred the reins of government to the son of Moza.


After that, there are legends in Qatar about the influence that Moza has on his spouse and, accordingly, on state affairs.


And not only in Qatar. Moza was included in the list of the 100 most powerful women in the world according to Forbes magazine. They even say that Sheikh Hamad married for the third time not out of passion, love or profit, but to spite Moza, to show that her power is not unlimited. But still, no other woman was able to take the place of Moza, who became an expert on diplomatic protocol and international etiquette and, apparently, found the key to the heart and mind of the sheikh, during whose reign little Qatar began to flourish.





The Sheikh says: “Seeing with your own eyes how these children live is not at all the same as hearing or reading about them. These children are forced to fight for the simplest human rights, for example, to study and live in normal conditions. I assumed that schools might lack teachers or equipment. But these classrooms, you can't even call them that! No matter what we say and do, this will not be enough, but I want to create at least one school that will become an example, a standard. Children deserve it! "