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The Sins of the Sheikh

Abduction, Intimidation and Intrigue Inside the Royal House of Dubai
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The Sins of the Sheikh by Tom Steinfort delves into a gripping world of power and deception as it explores the dark underbelly of a wealthy sheikh's empire. The narrative uncovers a tangled web of corruption and intrigue, drawing its readers into a thrilling journey where the stakes are high and the truth is elusive. This crime and thriller novel promises a captivating and suspenseful experience without revealing any spoilers.
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This crime and thriller book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intertwining of true events and fiction in a suspenseful narrative. It delves into the darker sides of power and privilege, making it a gripping read for those interested in unraveling mysteries and exploring the complexities of human behaviour within high-stakes environments.

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The Sins of the Sheikh tells the dark story of abduction, cover-ups, brutality, and intimidation within the mysterious royal family of Dubai, ruled by the iron fist of its patriarch, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai is feted internationally as a beacon of modernity—glittering skyscrapers, a cultural melting pot, even a new player in the space race. The city's ruled by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, an all-powerful multi-billionaire who counts the Queen and Donald Trump as friends. His kingdom's progressive propaganda defies a medieval underbelly. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the Sheikh's own palace, where numerous women have now risked their lives by sounding the alarm about what's really going on in the United Arab Emirates.

Two of the Sheikh's daughters have attempted daring escapes from their father's iron rule, dreaming of a better life. Sheikha Latifa released her own extraordinary tell-all video online, and the Sheikh's youngest wife caused further scandal by laying out the Maktoum dynasty's dirty laundry in London's High Court.

Sheikh Mohammed's attitudes towards women and human rights are reflected across the UAE, despite the country spending a fortune to promote itself as a model of harmony and equality. Here, women are still considered a possession. They are the ones charged if they report a rape. There is no minimum wage for workers. Corruption is commonplace. Censorship and propaganda is rife.

Tom Steinfort has spent years uncovering the sins of Sheikh Mohammed, and the disturbing reality of life in Dubai. Now, he shares the brave stories of those who have experienced the horror firsthand, and trusted him to raise the alarm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761042034

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 412g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Tom Steinfort is an award winning journalist, currently working as a reporter for 60 Minutes. He's become a familiar face on Australian television over the last 17 years, having previously been newsreader on the Today Show and prior to that, a foreign correspondent for Nine in both Europe and the USA. His remarkable career has seen him watch history unfold in more than 40 countries, reporting from North Korea during the nuclear missile crisis, to covering Oscar Pistorius' murder trial in South Africa, and following Donald Trump across America during his presidential campaign in 2016.

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