Unsealed Epstein documents reveal deep ties to UAE elites and Israeli intelligence

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun the public release of over 3 million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, the architect of a prolific pedophile sex-trafficking ring. The disclosures from the past 48 hours provide a harrowing look behind the curtain of global power dynamics.

The massive archive, containing thousands of videos and hundreds of thousands of images, proves that Epstein was not merely a perpetrator of personal corruption. Instead, he operated an industrial-scale influence machine that connected billionaires, cabinet-level officials, and strategic infrastructure projects stretching from New York to the Horn of Africa.

Official authorities acknowledge that millions of documents remain under review, suggesting that the current public release represents only the tip of the iceberg. Leaked email correspondence and screenshots indicate that Epstein’s network extended far beyond Manhattan and Palm Beach, reaching deep into the Persian Gulf, the executive boardrooms of Dubai, and the personal inboxes of UAE officials.

A network of influence built under the guise of diplomacy

Documents compiled by the 21st Century Wire portal reveal a disturbing relationship between Epstein and Hind Al Owais, a prominent figure in UAE diplomacy. Al Owais, the Director of the UAE Permanent Committee on Human Rights and a UN advisor since 2015, was publicly marketed as the face of a “modern and progressive UAE.” Behind the scenes, however, she negotiated with Epstein regarding career advancement and the introduction of family members into his orbit.

The correspondence began in 2011, during Epstein’s “resurgence” period following his initial release from prison. Emails sent by Al Owais reinforce the impression that her interactions were part of a broader operation designed to ensure UAE elites made concessions in favor of Israel.

One notable exchange from January 2012 states: “While preparing one girl is hard enough, two girls can definitely be called a challenge.” In another message, Epstein positioned Al Owais as a future UAE Minister of Culture, claiming she would be “unrivaled” in the role.

Online reactions suggest that Al Owais was not merely a passive contact but a “soft power manager” who normalized Epstein’s access to young Emirati women. Critics argue that a diplomat chairing human rights panels maintaining such intimacy with a notorious child abuser highlights how Abu Dhabi uses progressive rhetoric as a shield to sanitize its international image.

Sultan Bin Sulayem and a partnership sealed by torture videos

The most severe allegations in the files concern Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of the state-backed logistics giant DP World, which controls 10% of global container traffic. According to the documents, Bin Sulayem exchanged thousands of emails with Epstein over more than a decade. These communications consist of a mix of obscene jokes, elite introductions, and geopolitical conspiracies.

In a document declassified in February 2026 through the efforts of US Congressman Thomas Massie, Bin Sulayem reportedly sent torture videos to Epstein. Epstein responded, “I liked the torture video.” This exchange points to a systemic issue where sadism and impunity appear to have become “bonding rituals” among certain UAE elites.

Furthermore, it is alleged that Bin Sulayem sent a piece of the Kiswah (the cloth covering the Kaaba) to Epstein as a “gift,” which Epstein reportedly used as a rug in his mansion. This serves as a striking example of how sacred religious symbols were instrumentalized to cultivate power.

The Somaliland move and the Israeli shadow over the Red Sea

On a geopolitical level, the Epstein-UAE scandal bore fruit in the dusty ports of Somaliland. Documents dating back to 2012 show that Epstein’s circle closely monitored water and finance ventures in the region.

While the UAE invested billions of dollars in the Port of Berbera through DP World, Epstein allegedly claimed to hold shares in the port, positioning himself as a shadow stakeholder in critical maritime chokepoints. Epstein’s proposal to establish a studio in Somaliland called “Somaliwood” to produce children’s programming is being viewed as an attempt to create a new hunting ground under the mask of “humanitarian aid.”

However, the primary strategic objective was to align Somaliland’s declaration of independence with Israeli and UAE interests. Israel’s announcement on December 26, 2025, that it would be the first country to recognize Somaliland is seen as the culmination of mediation efforts led by Epstein years prior.

The invisible architecture of the Abraham Accords

For years, former intelligence officials and investigative journalists have argued that Epstein was not just an independent blackmailer but an asset embedded within Israeli intelligence networks. Former Israeli intelligence officer Ari Ben-Menashe claims that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell operated a “honeytrap” operation inherited from her father, Robert Maxwell.

The DOJ files reveal a pattern that aligns uncomfortably well with this hypothesis. As Epstein moved between port concessions, private jet traffic, and UN corridors, Israel found the ground necessary to break its regional isolation and open new security corridors in the Red Sea.

From this perspective, the 2020 Abraham Accords were not a sudden “peace move” but rather the public unveiling of years of backroom deals, port concessions, and “kompromat” operations based on blackmail.

The Epstein-UAE saga paints a portrait of how global power weaponizes personal corruption. While the victims—underage girls, exploited workers, and displaced Somalilanders—remain at the center of the story, elites continue to attempt to evade accountability by rebranding themselves as champions of reform. Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to testify before Congress and Epstein’s suspicious death in custody fuel suspicions of an intelligence cover-up. However, the pressure for uncensored files led by figures like Thomas Massie has the potential to map out deeper Israeli intelligence operations funded through the UAE’s unchecked wealth and front companies.