Behind the glitz and glamour of royal palaces lie allegations of torture, abuse and incarceration. One after another, why are female members of the royal family fleeing the UAE? In the spring of 2019, news started emerging from what many call the ‘Las Vegas’ of the Middle East: Dubai.  Known normally for its swanky skyscrapers and bustling...

Dubai’s ruling dynasty hobnobs with our royals, shops at Harrods and sends its sons to Sandhurst. But as Sheikh Mohammed’s split with his sixth wife shows, its laws and customs can be medieval. THE special bond between Britain and the nations of the United Arab Emirates goes back several hundred years to the lucrative trades...