The ex-wife of a nephew of Dubai’s ruler has been released on bail following her detention in a custody-related legal dispute.
Dubai’s public prosecution confirmed that Zeynab Javadli was granted bail after questioning linked to allegations involving the custody of her children.
Authorities stated that the case remains under investigation as legal proceedings continue.
Allegations of Child Abduction Trigger Legal Action
According to prosecutors, Zeynab Javadli was taken into custody after a complaint filed by her former husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
He accused her of abducting their three children and refusing to return them after a court-approved visit.
Officials said the questioning focused on claims that she violated custody arrangements granted by the court.
The prosecution stated that she was released on bail following initial interrogation and legal review of the complaint.
Conflicting Custody Claims
The custody dispute has involved conflicting claims from both sides over legal guardianship of the children.
A lawyer representing Sheikh Saeed said he was granted custody of the three daughters in 2022. The decision was later upheld by a higher Dubai court, according to his legal team.
The legal representative also stated that the father filed the complaint after social media posts allegedly contained defamatory remarks about him.
These posts, according to the statement, exposed the children to public attention and emotional distress.
Public Statements and Social Media Activity
Zeynab Javadli, a former international gymnast from Azerbaijan, has previously shared posts on social media expressing concern about her custody situation.
Since 2025, she has reportedly made several Instagram posts appealing for help and raising allegations regarding her access to her children.
Her legal representatives argue that the children have spent most of their lives in her care.
They have also questioned the timing of the arrest and the circumstances surrounding the custody enforcement process.
Earlier Legal Developments
Reports indicate that the couple divorced in 2019, after which custody arrangements became a central legal issue.
In 2022, Javadli reportedly appealed to international human rights bodies, seeking intervention in the custody dispute.
Her legal team has maintained that the children remained primarily with their mother for several years.
Meanwhile, opposing legal representatives maintain that court rulings granted custody to the father and were upheld through the judicial system.
Ongoing Investigation Continues
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation into the custody allegations is still ongoing.
No final verdict has been announced, and both parties remain involved in legal proceedings.
The case continues to attract public attention due to its connection with a prominent royal family and cross-border custody claims.
As proceedings move forward, officials have emphasized that the matter will be resolved in accordance with Dubai’s legal framework and court decisions.
