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In the Princess Latifa affair, Mary Robinson has willingly tarnished her reputation for Dubai’s regime
Not only is this a clear misuse of Robinson’s former office as UN high commissioner for human rights, it undermines the movement for the fair treatment of women.
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Communications of the UN OHCHR WGEID
Communications of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID)
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UAE releases pictures of disappeared princess Sheikha Latifa
The United Arab Emirates has released pictures of a daughter of Dubai’s billionaire ruler, who hadn’t been seen publicly since she attempted to flee abroad earlier this year.
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Family of Emirati princess release pictures to rebut ‘false’ abduction allegations
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum photographed with former Irish president Mary Robinson. Pictures of a missing Emirati princess who witnesses say was abducted by commandos have been released by her family, evidence they say rebuts “false allegations” she was taken home against her will.
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This Dubai Princess filmed herself talking about escaping her country – now she’s disappeared
A new BBC Two documentary uncovers the extraordinary plight of a Dubai Princess and her doomed attempt to escape the “gilded cage” of her life in the United Arab Emirates city.
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Newmarket snubs sheikh by blocking town honour
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum is a man with many titles, not least the ruler of Dubai and vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). One title he will not be enjoying in the immediate future is that of freeman of Newmarket after the town council refused him the honour because of…
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Hän halusi pelastaa prinsessan
Pako alkoi aamulla kello 6.45. Tiina Jauhiainen pysäköi ystävältä lainatun pakoauton Dubai Mall -ostoskeskuksen lähelle. Jauhiainen nousi Audista ja käveli La Serre -nimisen kahvilan edustalle. Siinä hän tapasi Latifa Al Maktoumin. Ystävykset odottivat, että Al Maktoumin autonkuljettaja lähtee. Sen jälkeen Dubain hallitsijasukuun kuuluva prinsessa Al Maktoum asteli kahvilan vessaan ja heitti mustan abayan ja puhelimensa…
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Watch: Dubai royal family princess Sheikha Latifa who jumps out of planes for thrills
UAE has become a hub for adventure sports in the region, attracting adventurers from all over the world, including members of UAE’s royal families.
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Skydivers go extra 2.46-mile to celebrate UAE National Day
While most of us waved a flag or decorated our cars in celebration of the UAE National Day, four UAE residents went that extra mile – or extra 13,000 feet (2.46 miles) to be precise – to pay tribute to the country on its 44th anniversary.
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BBC News: Sheikh Mohammed Exclusive Interview
The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, discussed the conflict in Syria, the Middle East peace process, sanctions on Iran and Dubai’s human rights record in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC’s Jon Sopel.