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Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say

BBC News · Jun 4, 2026, 9:34 PM

Key takeaways

  • Dubai Public Prosecution told the BBC that Zenab Javadli was detained following a complaint made by the father of her three children - her former husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
  • He alleged that she had abducted the children during a court-approved visitation session.
  • Javadli's family and friends had lost contact with her since Tuesday night and had raised the alarm over her whereabouts.

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Sebastian Usher Global affairs reporter Supplied Zeynab Javadli divorced Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2019The ex-wife of a nephew of the ruler of Dubai has been taken into custody, authorities have said.

Dubai Public Prosecution told the BBC that Zenab Javadli was detained following a complaint made by the father of her three children - her former husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

He alleged that she had abducted the children during a court-approved visitation session.

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