In repeating the phrase “I divorce you” three times, the princess appeared to be referencing the controversial practice of triple talaq. It has been banned in many countries, but usually allows husbands to quickly divorce their wives by saying "I divorce you" three times without needing to offer a reason or obtain his wife’s agreement.It is a rare insight into the usually painstakingly polished private lives of royals in Dubai, part of 75-year-old Sheikh Mohammed’s transformation of Dubai into the UAE’s top tourism destination, and a hub for finance.
