Dubai Crown Prince VS Pigeon

The Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, made headlines when he demonstrated his love for nature and compassion for animals. Instead of shooing away a pigeon that had built a nest on the hood of his black Mercedes-AMG G 63, he took a different approach. Unlike most people who might have reached for a broom, His Highness cordoned off the car to protect the pigeon and its nest. It’s a heartwarming example of coexisting with wildlife, even when it means allowing a pigeon to make itself at home on a luxury vehicle. The story goes that His Highness woke up one day to find his prized Mercedes-AMG G 63 parked outside his home had become a pigeon’s nesting spot. Rather than disturb the bird, he chose to safeguard it by cordoning off the car. Given his estimated net worth of around $400 million, he likely has other means of transportation, so leaving the G 63 temporarily sidelined wasn’t a significant inconvenience for him.

While this gesture is heartwarming, it’s essential to remember that allowing pigeons to nest on your car isn’t advisable for most people. Bird droppings can damage paint, and automakers’ efforts to make paint resistant to acidic compositions don’t eliminate the risk. If droppings do end up on your car, it’s best to remove them promptly with warm water and a shampoo to prevent damage. But for the Crown Prince of Dubai, protecting other forms of life took precedence over any minor inconvenience to his luxury car.

In a delightful follow-up, the two birds that hatched on the bonnet of His Highness’s Mercedes-AMG G 63 eventually grew up and flew away, leaving their temporary nest behind. It’s a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, even the wealthiest among us can find joy in simple acts of kindness toward nature.

Will you endure the inconvenience and allow a pigeon nest on your car?