Josh Weiner
Monarchy, Ruling Families of the Emirate of Ajman, UAE
Anna Stukkert:
Your Highness, thank you for the opportunity to conduct this interview. Let’s begin with the topic of meditation. Can you share your personal experience and insights on this practice?
Sheikh Al Hassan bin Ali bin Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi:
Meditation plays a crucial role in my life. I practice it twice a day—20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the afternoon. These 20-minute sessions provide rest equivalent to 12 hours of sleep. Additionally, before going to bed, I meditate for five minutes to clear my mind of all the information accumulated throughout the day—movies, news, social media. This helps prepare my brain for restful and deep sleep.
When a person sleeps after meditation, their consciousness continues to function in a balanced state. This helps maintain youth, health, wisdom, and happiness. You become less prone to stress, do not rush to react, remain calm in any situation, and your nervous system stays in harmony.
Anna Stukkert:
You are actively engaged in charity work. Why is this so important to you?
Sheikh Al Hassan bin Ali bin Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi:
Charity can be considered from three perspectives—the past, present, and future. I prefer to help directly rather than through organizations because personal energy carries immense power.
If your mother cooks food for you with love, you feel her care and enjoy the taste. But if she cooks in anger, the taste will be different because everything in this world carries energy. The same applies to charity—when you give from a pure heart, you create a positive future.
When I engage in charity, I do it with awareness. For example, I may donate money or food with the intention of preventing future problems, healing myself, or supporting those in need. If you experience difficulties in life, a charitable act helps remove obstacles. For instance, if you are involved in a legal case and you make a charitable donation, the situation may unexpectedly change in your favor. Life becomes more harmonious, and problems begin to resolve themselves.
Anna Stukkert:
What are your main goals for the future?
Sheikh Al Hassan bin Ali bin Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi:
I want to establish two schools—one for medicine and one for the hospitality industry.
The medical school will allow people to gain knowledge to improve their health and care for others.
The hospitality school will train individuals in professional cooking and restaurant management. This will give people the opportunity to become independent—open their own restaurant, secure a prestigious job, or become skilled homemakers. Instead of relying on someone else, individuals will be able to contribute to society by developing their skills.
Anna Stukkert:
What are the most valuable life lessons you have learned over the years?
Sheikh Al Hassan bin Ali bin Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi:
Once, a wise man was asked: “How do you evaluate a person?”
He replied: “If a person has wealth, that is one unit. If they come from a good family, add a zero—it becomes 10. If they are beautiful, add another zero—100. If they have power, another zero—1,000. But if you remove the initial unit, all the zeros lose meaning.”
This means that if you do not possess fundamental qualities—respect, wisdom, honor—then everything else becomes meaningless.
Another important principle: never make empty promises. If you promise something and do not fulfill it, it will remain as a burden on your soul. It is better to say, “I will do my best,” rather than make a promise you cannot keep. Many people make hundreds of promises but fulfill only a small percentage. This is not the best path in life.
Anna Stukkert:
We have organized charitable events for the elderly in Germany through our initiative “Warm House with Anya.” More than a thousand guests—disabled individuals and senior citizens—have participated in our gatherings, enjoying meals and cultural programs.
Sheikh Al Hassan bin Ali bin Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi:
This is a wonderful initiative. Hosting an event for 400 elderly people was an incredible experience. People danced, enjoyed themselves, and relaxed. For many, this event reminded them that life continues.
Unfortunately, many elderly people feel lonely—their children and grandchildren are busy, and their old friends have passed away. When they are invited to such events and given attention, they feel alive again. After the event, many people thanked us with tears in their eyes. It was a priceless experience.
Anna Stukkert:
You spent three weeks in complete darkness. What insights did you gain from this experience?
Sheikh Al Hassan bin Ali bin Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi:
Before the pandemic, I spent 720 hours—three weeks—in total darkness in Thailand. This is a unique experience that changes one’s perception of reality.
During the first week, the brain adapts, and then hidden abilities start to emerge. You begin to see even with your eyes closed and feel the energy of people. If a person is good, you feel calm near them; if they are not, you sense unease.
Our ancestors, who lived in caves, were not distracted by mobile phones or external influences. Their consciousness was much more developed than ours today. They relied on intuition, and their brains worked at full capacity. This experience helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and the world around me.
Anna Stukkert:
Your Highness, thank you for this incredibly insightful interview!
Sheikh Al Hassan bin Ali bin Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi:
Thank you! I hope my experiences will be valuable to your readers.
