UAE

Dubai's "missing Princess" is pictured in Paris with UN Human Rights High Commissioner - but many still question her freedom

After many months of absence from the public eye, Princess Latifa, daughter of the Ruler of Dubai, has reappeared in public.  On 18 February, the UN Human Rights Council posted a picture on its Twitter account depicting Princess Latifa next to UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet.  The picture was taken in Paris, although its timing was put in question since Christmas lights…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima open Dutch pavilion at Expo2020 in Dubai

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have ended their short trip to the United Arab Emirates on a high note. Together with the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Tom de Bruijn, Their Majesties have opened the Dutch pavilion at the Dubai 2020 Expo. The Dutch King and Queen travelled to Dubai to officially inaugurate the pavilion on Wednesday, 3 November, coinciding with…
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International royals

Dubai princess goes missing after posting a haunting video online

Dubai princess Sheikha Latifa and her friend have disappeared in mysterious circumstances off the coast of Goa. The 33-year-old royal from Dubai had previously instructed her lawyer to circulate a chilling video, which sees the princess talk directly to the camera, should her death or disappearance occur. Latifa is reported to have gone missing alongside an American known as Herve Jaubert and has…
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