DUBAI – Unconfirmed reports suggest that a junior wife of the ruler ofDubai, who also serves as vice president and prime minister of the UAE, hasfled the country and is seeking asylum in Europe. UAE officials have yet tocomment on the reports.
Princess Haya bint Hussein, one of the six wives of Sheikh Mohammed binRashid Al Maktoum, has allegedly run away with her 7-year-old son and11-year-old daughter, accordinglinktothe Daily Beast.
Princess Haya, 45, who is the daughter of the late King Hussein of Jordan,is said to have initially fled to Germany, taking nearly $40 million withher to start a new life.
The princess, who was last seen in public in May, requested asylum andGermany has approved her application “in principle”, the Daily Beastreports citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.
Berlin is alleged to have turned down a request from Sheikh Maktoum tobring his wife back to Dubai – a move that could potentially cause adiplomatic crisis between the two countries.
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It is claimed that she is currently hiding at a secret location in London.Her social media accounts have been inactive since February.
Princess Haya is also reported to be seeking a divorce from her royalhusband. They married in 2004 and she has been photographed alongsideSheikh Maktoum at events in the UAE and abroad.
