Dubai Ruler Abused Wife to ‘Exorbitant Degree’, Rules UK Court
(AFP) — The ruler of Dubai abused his ex-wife on an extraordinary scale, a UK judge ruled on Thursday, ending a lengthy legal battle between the couple over their two children.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum
Court Finds Dubai Ruler Hacked British Cell Phones in Bitter Custody Battle
England’s High Court ruled on Wednesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the rule of Dubai and vice president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ordered hackers to break into the smartphones of his ex-wife Princess Haya bint al-Hussein and her lawyers during the battle for custody of their children. One of Haya’s legal representatives is Baroness Fiona Shackleton, a member of the House of Lords.
Dubai’s Ruler Ordered Daughters’ Abduction and Intimidated Ex-Wife, Court Rules
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum ordered the abduction of two of his daughters and subjected his former wife to a “campaign of fear and intimidation”, forcing her to flee to London with their two children, according to a British court ruling made public on Thursday.
Dubai’s Ruler, Estranged Wife Headed for UK Court Clash
A legal battle between the powerful, poetry-writing ruler of Dubai and his wealthy estranged wife is leading toward a showdown in a London courtroom later this month.
Dubai Princess ‘Troubled’: Former U.N. Human Rights Chief
A princess who tried to flee the United Arab Emirates months ago is “a troubled young woman”, a former UN human rights chief said on Thursday after meeting her this month.
