Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
Biography
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan is a progressive, educated and entrepreneurial member of the Royal family of the United Arab Emirates. Sheikha Shamma is passionate about the sustainable development of the UAE and its people, sharing the vision established by her beloved great-grandfather and the UAE’s founding ruler, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Her particular areas of community interest are in education, culture and the empowerment of women and youth, areas in which she hopes to lead, inspire and support various initiatives.
Initiatives
MorEquity
Established in 2016, MorEquity (formerly Women’s Empowerment and Equality board) has served as an enabling platform, driving community projects and bringing Emirati and residents of the UAE together.
“Wanna Read?”
Established in 2013, this non-profit organisation creates warm, friendly and stimulating environments in hospitals across the UAE, to help children through their healing and rehabilitation process.
Al Asayl Show Jumping
Al Asayl Show Jumping is a professional show jumping team based in Abu Dhabi. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan has combined a lifelong love of horses with a passion for competitive show jumping.
The Adventures of Maxima and Coustaud – The Lost Princess
Sheikha Shamma’s Creative Flair
Further to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Sheikha Shamma has also demonstrated her creative flair as a children’s author, releasing her first book, The Adventures of Maxima and Coustaud – The Lost Princess.