Dubai royal custody case: ex-wife detained as probe unfolds

Dubai Public Prosecution says Zeynab Javadli, the ex-wife of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been detained after her former husband filed a complaint alleging she abducted their three children during a court‑approved visitation. The custody fight has included prior kidnapping accusations and online‑crime concerns, with the case now under investigation and ongoing legal proceedings; supporters have urged access to counsel and consular help.