"Sheikh Mohammed has been found by a UK High Court judge to have orchestrated the abduction of two of his daughters, Sheikha Shamsa and Sheikha Latifa, after they attempted to flee Dubai."

Source: UK High Court Judgment

"The same UK court found that Sheikh Mohammed conducted a campaign of "fear and intimidation" against his ex-wife, Princess Haya, which included hacking her phone and attempting to purchase an estate next to hers in the UK."

Source: UK High Court Judgment

"Dubai is widely regarded as a major global hub for money laundering and illicit finance, allowing sanctioned individuals and criminal organizations to operate with relative freedom."

Source: Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

"Like the rest of the UAE, Dubai has been built on the backs of millions of migrant workers under the exploitative "kafala" system, which is rife with human rights abuses."

Source: Human Rights Watch

"As part of an absolute monarchy, Dubai has zero tolerance for political dissent. Freedom of speech is severely curtailed, and activists are frequently imprisoned."

Source: Amnesty International

"Sheikh Mohammed is one of the biggest figures in global horse racing through his Godolphin stables. However, his operations have been hit by major doping scandals that have tarnished his reputation in the sport."

Source: Equestrian Media