In 2007, he issued a decree banning the imprisonment of journalists following an incident in which local journalists were accused of libel and sentenced to jail terms. Tiina believes that until recently, Princess Haya may have believed the Sheikhs version that Latifa was making up her claims. It has also awarded secured payments of 5.6m-a-year to each of her two children, a 14-year-old daughter and a nine-year old son. He also said he has removed the online poem ascribed to him, which the princess perceived as a threat to her life. Mohammed bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2015). [112] Despite her family's insistence that she has been enjoying time with them at home the past two years, Sheikha Latifa says in the series of videos released by her advocates that she is "a hostage" and fears for her life. Zoe Grigorakos, like the rest of Sheik's wives, has stayed out of the spotlight. I was pushed to the floor, in a pool of blood [several crew members had been injured]. (24) of 2006 Establishing the Dubai Establishment for Women Development", "Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is the Gold Sponsor of the 4th Arab Women Leadership Forum", "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid forms Gender Balance Council to empower women", "UAE Cabinet approves peace deal with Israel", "UAE swears in country's first ambassador to Israel - Dubai media office", "Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre established", "The facts on Hope: The UAE's Mars mission 'Al-Amal' | DW | 09.02.2021", "U.A.E. The Telegraph commented that a "PR campaign is already underway, with Sheikh Mohammed again cast as a victim of employee malpractice". Hamdan bin Khaled Al Nahyan (born 25 August 2021). "They also threatened me that I would be in prison my whole life and I'll never see the sun again. But within a matter of years, she left him. Princess Hayas lawyers wanted both Shamsa and Latifa to give evidence about their treatment at their fathers hands. [62], Mohammed has overseen the creation and growth of a number of businesses and economic assets of Dubai, with a number held by two companies under his ownership, Dubai World and Dubai Holding. Latifa looks confused and doesnt seem to be aware of the photos being taken. [24] His mother was Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, daughter of former ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. Hope became the first Arab mission to space, as well as the first of three missions in July 2020the others from the US and Chinato arrive at Mars. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Latifas father and ruler of Dubai.Credit:AFP, When we got in the car on the day of our escape, I turned to Latifa and said, Were like Thelma and Louise, says Tiina Jauhiainen, with a small smile at the bittersweet memory. In 2021, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project estimated that Sheikh Mohammed owned assets worth $14 billion. [94][95], Mohammed is a poet in classical Arabic as well as the Bedouin (colloquial) Nabati style. A High Court judge said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum must pay 251.5 million pounds to his U.K.-based sixth wife, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, and make ongoing payments for their children Jalila, 14, and Zayed, 9, underpinned by a bank guarantee of 290 million pounds. Please try again later. [86], At the age of 63, Mohammed won the 2012 World Endurance Championship over a 160km course. The findings were published in March 2020. The region boasts 300 days of sunshine annually, and its altitude ensures only small changes in temperate throughout the year (mild winters and cool summers). The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It was in this latter role, in March 1985, that he founded Emirates Airline,[65] tasking then-head of dnata, Maurice Flanagan, with launching a new airline to be called Emirates after a dispute with Gulf Air over Dubai's 'Open Skies' policy. In December 2018, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, after meeting Sheikha Latifa in the presence of other family members, said that the princess was now in the loving care of her family. Mohammed bin Mansour Al Nahyan (born 4 December 2007). And five years after that, he and Hamdan had three studs and 100 horses under training.[83]. She didnt want to stay at home. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. She called it a house, and hated it. These are to be secured with a 290m guarantee. (23) of 2017 on the Formation of a Board of Trustees and Decree No. [144], In the 2021 Pandora Papers leaks, it was revealed that Sheikh Mohammed was a shareholder in three additional companies registered in jurisdictions allowing secrecy.[145]. [65], Through the 1970s, as well as his role as head of Dubai Defence Force and UAE minister of defence, Mohammed oversaw Dubai's energy resources and was in charge of Dubai Civil Aviation. Maitha bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 17 May 2017). [79], Sheikh Mohammed is a major figure in international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. She also claims she is the only woman in Jordan licensed to drive heavy trucks. He is married to Sheikha Madiyah bint Dalmook Al Maktoum. In this respect, Law No. Historical data and artifacts housed in the British Museum of London show that in ancient times, this place was a place of worship of Asclepius. I was sleep-deprived and the guards told me Id stabbed the ruler of Dubai in the back, so Id get the death penalty or a life sentence. They tried to make me do a false confession, saying Id tried to cheat Latifa into escaping. The exact figure is not known but Sheikh Mohammed is thought to have at least 30 children from his different wives. His junior wife is Princess Randa al-Banna, from Lebanon, met the Dubai ruler in 1972 in Beirut when she was just 16. [40] The following day, the Federal National Council selected him as the new vice president of the UAE. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, 70, has been married at least six times. The High Court judge said he had done his best to reach a reasonable conclusion, given "the exceptional wealth and remarkable standard of living enjoyed by these children during the marriage". She was able to divorce him but says that her punishment was not being able to see her daughter Manal, now in her 40s. It appears Princess Shamsa tried to run away from her familys Surrey estate back in 2000, when she was just 18, after being told she wasnt allowed to go to university. Campaign group Human Rights Watch has called the UAE hypocritical, and says that any attempt to paint the government as tolerant is laughable. [5] During Mohammed's rule, Dubai has seen enormous population growth, causing a real estate boom in Dubai. Tiina, now 43, never imagined shed end up befriending an Arab princess. WebThe 45-year-old married the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in 2004, aged 29, becoming his sixth and junior wife. DeSantis won't say he's running. She and Latifa used to be really close, but when she was released, she was never the same. Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 2 December 2007). Hind bint Maktoum Al Maktoum (born 24 November 2020). The Al Maktoum family is Dubai's ruling family and descendants of the House of Al-Falasi, of which Sheikh Mohammed is the tribal leader. Its time for a #MeToo of no longer tolerating this kind of abuse in the Gulf. In a social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his wife have welcomed a baby boy. [64], Mohammed's personal corporate portfolio is the Dubai Holding Group, which is involved in a variety of investments. Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum's wife, Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, is the third female member of his court to apparently try to run away. Their story doesnt have a happy ending.. [128][129][130] In 2006, American lawyers representing the UAE raised a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that none of the involved parties resided in the US, arguing that the UN program best served the interests of the children. In some ways, the expectations of them as royals mean they have even more restricted lives than local UAE women Latifa has alleged she had no freedom to travel, work, or even have relationships. Latifas story has already inspired a fourth former Dubai princess another woman once married to Sheikh Mohammed to speak out. Princess Haya bint Hussein became the second official wife of the ruler of Sheikh Mohammed and is a graduate of the University of Oxford. Fatima bint Mansour Al Nahyan (born 9 June 2006). [107] A spokeswoman for The Mary Robinson Foundation Climate Justice confirmed that Robinson was approached by Mohammed's wife Princess Haya bint Hussein, an old friend of Robinson's, and was requested to go to Dubai by Princess Haya and that Haya paid the fare, less than two weeks after the BBC ran a documentary detailing Sheikha Latifa's failed escape attempt in March. [42] The government is described as autocratic, as there are no democratic institutions, and internal dissent is prohibited. In 1966, with his cousin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, he attended the Bell Educational Trust's English Language School in the United Kingdom. Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi (born 28 July 2018). [89], In the 15th Asian Games in 2006, Mohammed's son Rashid took the individual gold in endurance riding. Her mother was also very religious, so anything like dancing or music was haram [forbidden]., People think, Oh, shes just a spoilt princess, but shes not. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the newest member of his family. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Her statement was criticised by human rights groups, who said that Robinson would not have been able to tell in the meeting whether Latifa truly had psychological issues. [84], Godolphin's first win, Balanchine taking the Oaks at Epsom Downs, England, in 1994, was to mark the beginning of a winning streak with horses such as Lammtarra, Daylami, Fantastic Light, Street Cry, Sulamani, Dubawi, and Ramonti among them. The leaked 11.9 million files revealed that Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also used offshore companies to manage and expand his wealth. They were married on 26 April 1979 and she is the mother of 12 of her husbands children, including his heir apparent Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. It was pitch black with the red lights of the laser sights pointed at different parts of our bodies. The UAE government set aside US$2.7 million in initial funding in 2005 with an additional $9 million for the second phase, and to enforce compliance, adopted a law officially banning the practice with penalties of jail time and a $27,200 fine. Rashid bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 2 February 2019). [17][18] According to human rights organizations, there are systematic human rights violations, including the torture and forced disappearance of government critics. I wish Id said something, but I was paralysed. But not any more. Heres everything we know about Sheikh Mohammeds family life. They have 12 children: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Princess Haya bint Hussein (marriage 10 April 2004, divorce 7 February 2019), they have two children: Sheikh Mohammed was married to Sheikha Randa bint Mohammed Al-Banna (marriage 1972, divorced). [121], In December 2019 a UK family court ruled that on the balance of probabilities, Sheikh Mohammed had orchestrated the abductions of his daughters Latifa and Shamsa and that he continued to maintain a regime whereby both were deprived of their liberty. A further $75 million in facilities and materials was provided, but Emirates has always maintained that it has received no further subsidies throughout the company's meteoric growth to become one of the world's leading airlines. [31], On 3 January 1995, Sheikh Mohammed's elder brother Maktoum signed two decrees appointing him and his brother Hamdan as Crown Prince of Dubai. There was a hatch in the wall that theyd open to give me food, she says. The High Court ruled this year that Sheikh Mohammed had illegally hacked the mobile phones of Princess Haya, her bodyguards and her legal team, which includes the Tory peer Baroness Shackleton. Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. (9) of 2017 on the Establishment of the International Institute for Tolerance and Decree No. He published a poem called "You lived, You Died", widely assumed to threaten the princess after discovering she was having an affair with her British ex-Army bodyguard. Rape victims are also often ostracised for going public. [34] Following a spirited firefight between the Union Defence Force and Saqr's forces mostly Egyptian mercenaries who had entered the UAE through Ras Al Khaimah[32] Sheikh Mohammed accepted Saqr's surrender. He said they needed watertight security to ensure their continued safety in the UK. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 26 June 1989). WebWAM. He said he had no intention of causing harm to the princess. WebBeing the Sheikh's senior wife and consort, Sheikha Hind is the ruling family's chief matriarch and resides with her family in the Zabeel Palace (Ruler's Palace) in Dubai. (28) of 2017 on the Appointment of a Managing Director for the International Institute for Tolerance. At the time, Princess Haya asked the most senior family judge in England and Wales, Sir Andrew McFarlane, to look into the alleged abductions of two of the sheikhs older daughters, Shamsa and Latifa. It was like she was a prisoner in a gilded cage, with no freedom., Sheikh Mohammed with Queen Elizabeth II in Abu Dhabi; he is an acquaintance of the British monarch and owns a racing stable and an estate in the UK.Credit:Getty Images. The other five are Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Princess Haya bint Hussein, Randa bint Mohammed Al-Banna, Delila Aloula and Zoe Grigorakos. A figurine from this particular region is the symbol of the Medical Association of Lasithi. In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship. The ongoing situation has even prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to admit his concern over the 35-year-olds welfare. Tiina was released after a video that Latifa had made prior to the escape went up on YouTube, and it was made public that shed tried to leave the country with her. WebThe ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, used agents of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to hack into and monitor the phones of his ex-wife It has been reported that she repeatedly texted Sheikh Mohammed, begging him to release Latifa. Im feeling positive about the future and Im feeling like its a start of an adventure. A class-action suit was filed against him in the US state of Florida. It was shocking. WebSheikh Mohammed, known to many expats as Sheikh Mo, married his senior wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, in 1979. [59][60] The Emirates Lunar Mission will use a rover reportedly built entirely in the UAE,[61] and is scheduled for 2022. [144] The exact number of properties is not known, as most of the properties connected to him are owned through offshore companies in the tax havens of Guernsey and Jersey. Maktoum bin Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2022). The yacht is 162 metres (531ft) long, and was the world's third largest yacht as of 2014, with the capacity for up to 115 people including crew. The governments of Dubai and the UAE have not responded to requests for comment from the BBC. The court ordered Sheikh Mohammed to make a lump-sum payment of 251.5 million, about $330 million, to Princess Haya, who was the most visible of the sheikhs reported six wives. WebThe ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Haya bint al-Hussein more than $728 million (500 million), in one of In the UK, Mohammed's horses have won Group One races including several of the British Classic Races. Like his predecessor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he is also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE. There are many other women in similar situations, being oppressed because of inequality, not having the choice to study or work. [2] He is the third son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 7 February 1987). Latifa was initially relieved when we got to the boat, but every day she was growing increasingly worried that her father might already be after her, says Tiina. [5] He oversaw the growth of Dubai into a global city,[6][7] as well as the launch of a number of government-owned enterprises including Emirates Airline, DP World, and the Jumeirah Group. She was being dragged off the boat, kicking and screaming, yelling that she was seeking political asylum. We used to talk a lot about what wed do after our escape. On 11 February, the Council approved President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's nomination of Sheikh Mohammed for Prime Minister. Cecil took the argument public and Mohammed removed all his horses from Cecil's stable. The hotel, constructed from a design by WS Atkins in response to a brief from Mohammed to create "a truly iconic" building, styles itself as "the world's most luxurious hotel". His first, in 1979, was to his first cousin and First Lady of Dubai, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Sheikh Mohammed Ordered to Pay $734M Divorce Settlement to Princess Haya Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum split up in 2019 after he learned she was having an affair, a UK court heard. Sheikha Shaikha bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 20 December 1992). But its coming to a point where I have to think about myself, too.. Sheema bint Nasser Al Khalifa (born 16 July 2010). [27][bettersourceneeded] He subsequently studied at the Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, passing out with the sword of honour as the top Commonwealth student. [124], In December 2021, Haya was granted full custody of her children, and alimony and support in the amount of US$720 million. [119] A subsequent poem written by Sheikh Mohammed posted on Instagram alluded to betrayal. The judgment provides Princess Haya with sums to cover the cost of running two multi-million pound properties - one next to London's Kensington Palace, as well as her main residence in Egham, Surrey. In this respect, Sheikh Mohammed issued Law No. At the age of 10, he moved to Al Shaab School, and two years later, went to Dubai Secondary School. [35], In 1973, Sheikh Mohammed was involved in protracted negotiations with the hijackers of JAL 404, led by Japanese Red Army member Osamu Maruouka, which landed in Dubai after being hijacked as it departed Schiphol Airport. These produce the highest quality of tasty olives. When the new nation of the United Arab Emirates was founded on 2 December 1971, he became its first minister of defence at the age of 22. Houria Ahmed Lamara, the mother of Princess Latifa, is one of six women who has been married to the Dubai leader. The combination of dry soil, the climate and the local micro climate here creates the ideal growing conditions for the development of healthy olive trees. To read more from Good Weekend magazine, visit our page at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Brisbane Times. ", Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on establishing International Institute for Tolerance, "MASSIVE MEDAL HAUL FOR UAE AT LONGINES FEI WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS", "FEI faces backlash after Maktoum 'ringer' inquiry ends with no disciplinary action", "FEI Suspend United Arab Emirates from Equestrianism Following Spate of Scandals", "Latifa does UAE proud as she qualifies for Beijing Olympics, UAE interact", "Shaikha Maitha bound for Beijing Olympics", "Melbourne Cup: 2018 field, form guide and sweep", "Melbourne Cup 2018: Cross Counter takes out the Melbourne Cup", "Dubai metro stations to be transformed into art museums", "Unruly daughter of wealthy sheikh made a bid for freedom. Tiina hasnt suffered any repercussions from Latifas family, but she claims that many of her friends in Dubai were arrested and questioned during the time she was detained. [97] An initiative by Mohammed in 2015 saw Dubai's Metro stations turned into art galleries in the period leading up to Art Dubai 2015. Khalifa bin Khaled Al Nahyan (born 10 October 2022). They go on As to Princess Haya, he added: "There will remain a clear and ever-present risk to [Princess Haya] for the remainder of her life, whether it be from [Sheikh Mohammed] or just from the normal terrorist and other threats.". Read about our approach to external linking. [4] According to a 2021 analysis by The Guardian and Transparency International, Sheikh Mohammed is one of the largest landowners in the UK, owning more than 100,000 acres. Her marriage to the Sheikh, which took place after the death of her father, was said to be a love match: they bonded over their interest in horses. [119][120] Haya filed for the sole custody of their two children, and a forced marriage protection order (FMPO), a non-molestation order, and non-repatriation to Dubai at the High Court of Justice in London in July 2019. And if Latifa as a princess is treated like this, imagine how theyre treated? [22] On 19 September 2022, he attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, London.[140]. It is now 20 years since Princess Latifa's sister, Shamsa, was last seen in public.Credit: She was imprisoned for eight years after the escape in Dubai, says Tiina. Theres only so much you can do when youre trapped in a country and trapped by all these restrictions, says Latifa in the film. It was beyond my comprehension., Along with Jaubert, Tiina was taken to a national security prison, where she was kept in solitary confinement for several weeks. [115], In June 2019 it was reported that one of Sheikh Mohammed's wives, Princess Haya bint Hussein, had fled Dubai and was in Germany seeking political asylum along with her children, a son and a daughter. I know its what Latifa would want. "The police threaten me that they would take me outside and shoot me if I didn't cooperate with them," she said. Dubai bint Majid Al Maktoum (born 15 July 2015). By 1992, Mohammed had started 'wintering' his horses in Dubai, frequently against the advice of trainers and pundits in the UK. Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister, Interests, activities and philanthropic work, Mohammed bin Rashid Global initiatives (MBRGI), Aiding mosque construction in the Netherlands, Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa kidnap allegations. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. According to Dubai Media Office, the three sons of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, were wed in a private religious ceremony [72], The Palm Islands were developed by Nakheel Properties, which Mohammed founded. They all have similar stories. In addition to Arabic, he also speaks English. The escape was the result of a seven-year plan that involved driving into Oman, taking a dinghy into international waters, and boarding a yacht to Sri Lanka, from where Latifa hoped to fly to the United States and claim political asylum. Jumeirah's international expansion, driven after it became part of Dubai Holding in 2004,[69] encompasses 22 hotels in ten countries. Mohammed succeeded his brother Maktoum as vice president and ruler following the latter's death in 2006. Anniversaries and birthdays are hard, she says. [63], Mohammed established Dubai World by decree,[64] leading to the company's launch on 2 July 2006, as a holding company consolidating a number of assets including logistics company, DP World, property developer Nakheel Properties, and investment company Istithmar World. [111] Latifa's cousin Marcus Essabri reported that Latifa's photos with Mary Robinson seems to show Latifa medicated while held in Dubai under her father's orders. [46][47], On 19 October 2020, Mohammed led the UAE Council of Ministers meeting that ratified a peace agreement with Israel, normalizing diplomatic relationships between the countries. ", "Dubai ruler has big ideas for the little city-state", "About the Government | UAE Embassy in Washington, DC", "Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum of Dubai: six wives, 30 children and a 14-year reign of control", "Dubai faces self-made public image 'disaster', "Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed abducted daughters and threatened wife UK court", "WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dubai royal insider breaks silence on escaped princesses | 60 Minutes Australia", "Dubai ruler to have no direct contact with two children after UK court battle", "Mohammed is new world endurance champion", "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; early Life", "H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum The Official Portal of the UAE Government", "How Dubai's Shopping Festival Marks a Liberalized Economy", "UAE Leader: Israel Would Destroy Iran if Attacked", "Dubai Introduces Its Own Font, Lauding Free Expression It Does Not Permit", "Law No. [20] She has not been seen in public since. "Every day, I'm worried about my safety in my life. At the entrance of the village stands the Acropolis, an imposing rock called Kastelos, on top of which there is the cavernous church of The Holy Cross. He also drove the construction of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. WebSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has publicly acknowleged two wives, but he may have as many as six wives. [21][22], Mohammed is an equestrian and is the founder of the Maktoum family-owned Godolphin stable and the owner of Darley, a thoroughbred breeding operation, operational in six countries. Horizon elite organic olive oil is produced in the Cretan village of Kalamafka in the southern foothills of the Diktian mountain range, located 12km north of Ierapetra and 24km west of Agios Nikolaos. [75], In 2005, Mohammed made an offer to pay to separate conjoined twins in India, but the offer was declined for fears the surgery was too risky. [53] He announced that the mission would be called Hope after a public vote, as the name would "send a message of optimism to millions of young Arabs,"[54] since "Arab civilisation once played a great role in contributing to human knowledge, and [would] play that role again. But shes not. Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (born 20 May 2012). In a social media post, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that he and his In 2008, he bought the Woodlands Stud empire for more than $460 million. [73][bettersourceneeded], The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (previously the Dubai School of Government) is an academic and research institution in the area of public policy and administration. [135][136][137], Sheikh Mohammed has 26 children from several wives. [49], Mohammed founded the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in 2015,[50] which announced it would be launching a spacecraft to Mars to study the planets atmosphere;[51] He stated that the planet was chosen for its "epic challenge,"[52] saying it would benefit the Emirati economy. She is married to. In 1996, the Dubai World Cup was inaugurated as the world's richest horserace, drawing the legendary American dirt track horse Cigar to race in Dubai. She was born on February 12, 1962, and the couple were married in April 1979. (36) of 2009 Amending Law No. Zoe Grigorakos is well known for being one of Sheikh Mohammed's wives. 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