UAE Human Rights Official Named in Newly Released Epstein Documents
Recently unsealed records from the U.S. Department of Justice show that a senior Emirati diplomat and well-known advocate for women’s rights exchanged hundreds of emails with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago.
The documents, made public as part of the latest release tied to the so-called “Epstein Files,” indicate that Hind Al-Owais — currently Director of the UAE Permanent Committee for Human Rights and formerly a senior adviser at the United Nations — appeared in roughly 469 email exchanges with Epstein between 2011 and 2012.
The records do not accuse Al-Owais of any illegal activity. However, they detail consistent communication and arrangements for social meetings during that time frame.
Messages Show Ongoing Contact
According to the released emails, some exchanges involved scheduling visits and personal introductions. In one January 2012 message, Al-Owais wrote that preparing “one girl” was difficult and that organizing “two girls” was even more challenging.
Epstein responded by suggesting they arrive later in the morning so he could have “more time with the two,” based on the same email thread.
Additional messages from that period show Al-Owais discussing introducing her younger sister to Epstein. In one email, she expressed excitement about arranging a meeting, saying she had spoken highly of him and wanted her sister to meet him. In a later message, after Epstein proposed lunch, she described her sister as “even prettier than me.”
Calendar notes and logistical details included in the files suggest the communication extended beyond a single interaction, pointing to continued contact over several months.
Public Career and Advocacy Work
Al-Owais has maintained a visible international profile, frequently participating in conferences and UN-affiliated events focused on gender equality and human rights. In past public remarks, she has emphasized the importance of empowering women, stating that investing in women benefits both society and long-term development.
Biographical information indicates she became the first Emirati appointed as a senior adviser at United Nations headquarters in New York since 1971. Her work reportedly centered on incorporating gender perspectives into global development strategies.
No Allegations of Criminal Conduct
The Justice Department’s release does not suggest that Epstein had any involvement in Al-Owais’s professional appointments. It also does not allege that she was aware of, or connected to, Epstein’s criminal activities.
Authorities have noted that the newly disclosed materials are part of a broader collection of raw documents and communications. Civil liberties advocates have urged caution, emphasizing that being named in Epstein-related records does not automatically imply wrongdoing without independent evidence.
Epstein, who had connections across political, academic, and business circles, pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution. In 2019, he faced federal sex trafficking charges before his death in jail while awaiting trial.
Officials continue to stress that inclusion in the documents alone should not be interpreted as proof of misconduct, and further context is necessary before drawing conclusions.
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