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“The Runaway Princesses,” a New Yorker Podcast, Exposes the Plight of Dubai’s Royal Women

A four-episode narrative series, from In the Dark, examines why the daughters of the emirate’s ruler have risked their lives to run away.

January 23, 2024
The U.N. Human-Rights Chief and the Fugitive Princess of Dubai

Michelle Bachelet’s private meeting with Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum was viewed as proof that a long-imprisoned royal was finally free. In her first interview about the encounter, Bachelet reveals her doubts.

December 15, 2023
Longform Podcast #540: Heidi Blake

Heidi Blake is a writer for The New Yorker and the author of two books. She discusses her latest article, “The Fugitive Princess of Dubai,” with Evan Ratliff on this episode.

June 28, 2023
UAE princess blot on Modi govt refuses to fade

‘The New Yorker’ magazine article recounts the escape and subsequent capture of UAE PM’s daughter Sheikha Latifa off the Goa coast and Centre’s role in it.

May 4, 2023
The story of Latifa, Dubai’s fugitive princess

A story by The New Yorker has brought renewed attention to the plight of Sheikha Latifa, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed, Dubai’s Emir. Latifa had tried to escape the clutches of her father in 2018, but her attempt was foiled and she was recaptured off the coast of Goa.

May 4, 2023
Dubai princess used fake Irish passport during 2018 escape attempt

A Dubai princess who has been the subject of concern from a United Nations panel after being seized trying to flee the sheikhdom in 2018 obtained a fake Irish passport as part of her plan to escape her home country, it has emerged.

May 3, 2023
The Fugitive Princesses of Dubai

As the emirate’s ruler espoused gender equality, four royal women staked their lives on escaping his control.

May 1, 2023
Finn sues Emir of Dubai for alleged torture

A Finnish woman wanted to help Princess Latifa escape Dubai. The plan failed and the two were arrested. Now Tiina Jauhiainen is reporting the Emir for torture – in Germany.

November 4, 2022
The Times view on Interpol: Undue Influence

The international police network is increasingly being used to target political opponents by repressive regimes. A number of individuals involved in helping Princess Latifa, the daughter of Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, escape house arrest, were issued with red notices.

October 13, 2022
Frank Clarke quits job as Dubai judge following criticism by Labour’s Ivana Bacik of desert kingdom’s regime

Frank Clarke, who was formerly the most senior judge in the country, has resigned from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) courts after Labour leader Ivana Bacik said it was not appropriate for him to hold the job while he is president of Ireland’s Law Reform Commission (LRC). Former Chief Justice Mr Clarke and Peter Kelly, the…

July 31, 2022

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