Newly released emails between Emirati diplomat Hind Al-Owais and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sparked global shock and intense scrutiny — particularly in the Arab world and international media.
Emails Reveal Unexpected Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The release of archived emails involving Hind Al-Owais, a senior United Arab Emirates diplomat, and Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted American financier at the center of a global sex scandal, has triggered fresh controversy. The communications date back to 2010–2012, a period during which Al-Owais served in a senior diplomatic role at the UAE’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York.
The emails, made public by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the broader Epstein document release, include phrases that many commentators have described as “unusual” or outside typical diplomatic language, such as references to “girls” and arranging times to meet.
Who Is Hind Al-Owais?
Hind Al-Owais is known as one of the first Emirati women to hold a senior diplomatic posting at the United Nations in New York. In her official work, she has been involved in international discussions on development, gender equality and the role of Arab states in global decision-making.
At the time of the emails, she was serving in the UAE mission to the United Nations and later became Director of the UAE Permanent Committee for Human Rights — a position she held when the correspondence came to light.
Despite headlines focusing on the unusual tone of some messages, there has been no criminal charge or legal action announced against Al-Owais. Multiple news outlets have emphasized that being named in the released documents does not itself prove guilt or illegal conduct.
Content of the Correspondence: What Was Revealed
Among the messages now public, one email from January 2012 attributed to Al-Owais reads: “Getting one girl ready is difficult enough; two girls, you can certainly call it a challenge…” followed by a response from Epstein inviting them to meet at a specific time.
Other reporting notes references in the documents to arranging social meetings and possible introductions, including mention of her sister — comments that have drawn scrutiny due to Epstein’s notorious criminal history.
The context and meaning of the exchanges are widely debated, with some analysts warning against drawing definitive conclusions without fuller context.
Media and Public Reaction
International and Arab media outlets have examined the wording of the emails, describing parts as “unconventional” for a diplomat and highlighting the sensitive nature of references to “girls.” At the same time, journalists and experts have noted that being included in the files does not, by itself, equate to criminal wrongdoing.
The publication of the documents has reignited discussion about the scope and reach of Epstein’s connections with elite individuals and institutions worldwide.
From: Fars