Washington / Abu Dhabi: Newly released documents from the US Department of Justice’s Epstein Files reveal that Emirati diplomat Hind Al-Owais engaged in hundreds of email exchanges with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2012. While the messages do not allege any criminal conduct on her part, some exchanges show repeated coordination over social meetings and references to introducing her sister.
Emails Detail Social Coordination
Justice Department records show approximately 469 emails between Al-Owais — now Director of the UAE Permanent Committee for Human Rights (PCHR) and a former senior adviser at the United Nations — and Epstein during 2011–2012. The correspondence included synchronous planning of meetups and suggestions for gatherings involving multiple people.
One January 2012 message from Al-Owais to Epstein said, “Getting one girl ready is difficult enough; two girls, you can certainly call a challenge,” to which Epstein responded about adjusting meeting times so he could have “more time with the two.”
Other messages appear to show Al-Owais mentioning her younger sister: “My sister is here and I have told her so much about you… I want her to meet you… let me know when!” and, in another, describing her sibling as “even prettier than me.”
No Accusations of Wrongdoing in Records
The released documents do not contain evidence that Al-Owais engaged in criminal activity or that Epstein directly assisted her career progression. They reflect social interactions and logistical planning rather than illegal conduct.
Al-Owais’s Background and Public Role
Hind Al-Owais is a notable UAE diplomat and advocate for women’s rights, having served at the United Nations as a senior adviser and currently leading the UAE’s Permanent Committee for Human Rights. Her inclusion in the Epstein Files has drawn heightened attention because of her public profile and leadership roles.
While the emails underscore a level of familiarity with Epstein — who later faced federal sex trafficking charges before his death in custody in 2019 — authorities and analysts caution that being mentioned in raw correspondence does not imply guilt or legal culpability.
Broader Context of Epstein File Releases
The Justice Department recently released over 3 million pages of previously sealed documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which includes emails, calendars, financial records, and other materials linked to Epstein’s global network. This enormous disclosure has surfaced communications involving politicians, business leaders, and diplomats from multiple countries, prompting scrutiny and public discussion about the reach of Epstein’s relationships.
