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Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates

Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates

Summary

Zeynab Javadli, the ex-wife of a Dubai royal, fears arrest amid a heated custody battle over their three daughters. She has been accused of kidnapping after a public confrontation where she livestreamed her plea for help. The conflict involves court orders and an alleged agreement with the Dubai ruler.

Key Facts

  • Zeynab Javadli divorced Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2019.
  • They are in a custody dispute over their three young daughters.
  • Javadli claims she had an agreement with Dubai's ruler for custody until the children turn 18.
  • Sheikh Saeed lodged a criminal complaint accusing her of kidnapping the children.
  • Javadli livestreamed a recent incident, breaking an agreement not to speak publicly.
  • She fears arrest due to the criminal complaint and livestreaming, considered an e-crime.
  • The children have not attended school recently due to the custody dispute.
  • The BBC sought comments from UAE officials but has not received responses.
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