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Hind Alowais

Hind Alowais is an Emirati diplomat who has held senior roles with the United Nations and the United Arab Emirates government.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hind Alowais is an Emirati diplomat who has held senior roles with the United Nations and the United Arab Emirates government. She has worked on human rights, gender equality, and sustainable development, and became publicly noted in 2026 after her name appeared in Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.

Career

Alowais has held positions in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE mission to the United Nations, and UN Women in New York. Reported milestones include becoming the first Emirati woman appointed as a senior adviser at UN Headquarters.

Human rights and gender work

Her public-facing work has focused on human rights, gender equality, and sustainable development. She has also been linked to the Women's Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

In 2026, media reports and published document disclosures connected Alowais's name to email exchanges involving Jeffrey Epstein. The available reports describe public scrutiny but do not report criminal charges against her.

Key facts

  • Alowais has served in diplomatic and international affairs roles for more than two decades.
  • She was described as the first Emirati woman appointed as a senior adviser at UN Headquarters in New York.
  • Her work has included gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives, including Expo 2020 Dubai's Women's Pavilion.
  • She later served as director of the UAE Permanent Committee for Human Rights.
  • In 2026, her name appeared in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to public scrutiny.
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Canadian context

There is no clear direct Canada-specific connection in the provided sources; the topic is mainly relevant to Canadian readers as an international diplomatic and human-rights figure.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hind Alowais?
She is an Emirati diplomat who has worked in UN and UAE government roles, especially in human rights and gender equality.
What is Hind Alowais known for?
She is known for senior diplomatic roles, including service at UN Headquarters in New York and leadership of the UAE Permanent Committee for Human Rights.
Did Hind Alowais work at the United Nations?
Yes. She served in senior roles connected to the UN, including as a senior adviser at UN Headquarters in New York.
Was Hind Alowais involved in the Epstein case?
Her name appeared in Epstein-related documents released in 2026, which prompted scrutiny. The cited reports say no charges were filed against her.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hind_Al-Owais
    Supports: Biographical details, UAE and UN roles, and mention of Epstein-related scrutiny.
  2. The National — https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/first-emirati-woman-appointed-as-senior-advisor-at-the-united-nations-headquarters-in-new-york-1.126793
    Supports: Appointment as senior adviser at UN Headquarters and background in gender-focused work.
  3. Middle East Eye — https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-wiping-mentions-hind-al-owais-after-epstein-emails-uncovered
    Supports: Role as director of the UAE Permanent Committee for Human Rights, Expo 2020 reference, and Epstein email disclosures.
  4. 5Pillars — https://5pillarsuk.com/2026/02/10/uae-diplomat-hind-al-owais-exposed-in-emails-to-jeffrey-epstein-about-girls/
    Supports: Epstein-file reporting and claim that no charges were filed.