Why Are Women Escaping Dubai?

Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussein has fled from her husband, the ruler of Dubai. Writer Ola Salem says it's not unusual among the Gulf's super-rich ruling families. Source: Princess Haya Bint Al-Hussein has fled from her husband RN Breakfast | ABC Radio | July 9, 2019

Tiina Jauhiainen speaks about Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum and Princess Haya bint Hussein, and their individual escapes from Dubai. The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell. Source:   Tiina Jauhiainen interview Broadcasting House | BBC Radio 4 | July 7, 2019

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks the BBC's Frank Gardner why Haya Bint al-Hussein, the wife of Dubai's ruler, is said to be in hiding in London. Source: A Royal Marriage Gone Wrong Weekend Edition Sunday | NPR | July 7, 2019

Princess Haya is believed to have fled the ruler of Dubai. Now court proceedings are under way in London, as Hanan Razak tells Caroline Wyatt. Source: The Sheikh and The Princess: The Smiling’s Over The World This Week | BBC World Service | July 5, 2019

British newspapers are reporting that Princess Haya Bint al Hussein, wife of the ruler of Dubai, has fled the United Arab Emirates with her two children and sought asylum in Germany. It's the second time in two years that a female family member of Sheikh bin Rashid al-Maktoum has fled Dubai, with one of his daughters reportedly cut off by armed men when she attempted a daring escape by sea. It's t...

US Attorney Lisa Bloom discusses Sheikha Latifa, Sheikh Mohammed, and racing giant Godolphin Racing with Andy Maher . Source: https://www.sen.com.au/programs/sen-afternoons/ Afternoons With Andy Maher | SEN | April 14, 2019

In this episode, we unravel the story of missing Dubai Princess Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum. In March 2018 Sheikha Latifa, the 33 year old daughter of Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed, attempted to escape her oppressive life after years of torture, imprisonment, and the lack of basic human rights. Unfortunately, Latifa’s escape didn’t go to plan and she was recaptured on a yacht off the coast of...

Former Irish President Mary Robinson has come under severe criticism following a recent visit to Dubai. She went there at the invitation of Princess Haya, wife of United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Robinson met with Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum – daughter of the Sheikh, who has attracted international concern over her welfare when she made a video alleging she...

Reporter Laura Fletcher reports December 28, 2018

Dubai princess Sheikha Latifa's lawyer Toby Cadman was "astounded" and "disappointed" at ex-Irish President Mary Robinson's comments about her that she was a "troubled woman". Source:   Toby Cadman responds to comments made by Mary Robinson Today | BBC Radio 4 | December 28, 2018

Source: David Haigh interviewed The World Tonight | BBC Radio 4 | December 27, 2018

Ex-Irish President Mary Robinson is questioned about her involvement in Sheikha Latifa photographs. Source: Mary Robinson is asked about Sheikha Latifa Today | BBC Radio 4 | December 27, 2018

Earlier this year a princess from Dubai, Latifa, tried to escape and start a new life abroad, away from her father, the ruler. Her best friend Tiina Jauhiainen tried to help her but Latifa was caught on a boat, and hasn't been seen since. Source: Escaping Dubai with a Princess Outlook | BBC World Service | December 12, 2018

In February this year, Princess Latifa, the 32 year-old daughter of the ruler of Dubai, boarded a boat and set sail for India with a plan to start a new life in America. But within days her boat was stormed by Indian commandos - she was captured and presumably returned to Dubai. No one has heard from her since. Matthew Price speaks to her best friend Tiina Jauhiainen, who helped her escape. Source...

Earlier this year, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai’s ruler, left her country and set sail for India with her friend Tiina Jauhiainen. They planned to fly to America for a new life, but 30 miles from the Indian coast she was seized. She hasn’t been seen since. Tiina joins Jenni to tell the story of the planned escape ahead of tonight's BBC Two documentary about the case....

Human Rights Watch urged authorities in Dubai to reveal the whereabouts of a daughter of the ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum was reportedly abducted while fleeing her father's control and has not been seen since. Tiina Jauhiainen, who witnessed the events off the shore of India, is interviewed. Newshour | BBC World Service | May 5, 2018