Sultan Bin Sulayem

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem#

Summary

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem is an Emirati businessman who serves as Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, a global logistics and port operator headquartered in Dubai. Born in 1955, he has led Dubai's infrastructure expansion for over four decades and chairs the Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation. According to DP World, his leadership spans 83 countries with over 119,000 employees. He holds a BSc in Economics from Temple University.

The Epstein archive documents over 6,200 emails exchanged between Bin Sulayem and Jeffrey Epstein spanning from 1991 to 2019, making him one of Epstein's most frequent correspondents. Their relationship continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution and included at least two confirmed visits to Epstein's private island Little St. James, including one in December 2016—eight years after Epstein's conviction—where Bin Sulayem brought an unidentified woman Epstein referred to as "your girl". In February 2026, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna publicly identified Bin Sulayem among six individuals whose names had been redacted in Justice Department documents. Following these revelations, major institutional investors including British International Investment and Canadian pension fund La Caisse suspended future investments with DP World pending the company's response.

Background

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was born in 1955 in Dubai, then part of the Trucial States, according to Wikipedia. He earned a BSc in Economics from Temple University and received an honorary doctorate from Middlesex University Dubai in 2008. His brother is Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.

DP World reports that Bin Sulayem began his career in Dubai's port sector in the mid-1980s and spearheaded the development of Jebel Ali Port into a major deep-water shipping hub. He became Group Chairman and CEO of DP World in February 2016, after serving as chairman since 2007. Under his leadership, DP World acquired British port operator Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation for $6.9 billion in 2006, making DP World the world's third-largest port operator by 2010.

Beyond DP World, Bin Sulayem previously chaired Dubai World, where he established and led Nakheel (the real estate developer behind Dubai's man-made islands) and Istithmar World (a private equity investment house), according to DP World. He also serves as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One and is involved with Seven Tides International, a Dubai-based real estate investment company. Bin Sulayem owns the Royal Amwaj hotel at The Palm Dubai, for which he sought Hyatt management contracts through Epstein's facilitation in 2012.

In 2012, Bin Sulayem was honored at the 19th Annual International Maritime Hall of Fame ceremony at the Grand Hyatt New York on May 9, 2012, an event also attended by Woody Allen. Epstein coordinated attending the reception before having dinner that evening with both Woody Allen and Bin Sulayem.

In February 2026, multiple news outlets reported extensively on Bin Sulayem's correspondence with Epstein. Bloomberg and ABC News described the emails as spanning over a decade and covering both business and personal matters. The Wall Street Journal reported that in 2017, Bin Sulayem paid Epstein $6,200, and a day later Epstein paid Bin Sulayem the same amount—a transaction that the archive evidence indicates was reimbursement for 23andMe DNA testing kits charged to Epstein's American Express card. Following these disclosures, Republic, an anti-monarchy campaign group, filed a complaint with the UK Charity Commission regarding DP World's status as a founding partner of Prince William's Earthshot Prize.

Correspondence with Epstein

The archive contains extensive correspondence between Bin Sulayem and Epstein dating from at least 2005 through 2019, continuing more than a decade after Epstein's 2008 criminal conviction. The emails reveal a relationship that mixed business discussions, social coordination, political introductions, and requests for personal services.

Early Correspondence and Island Visits

One of the earliest documented exchanges, from August-September 2005, concerns an invitation to Epstein's private island. An assistant transmitted Epstein's message: "Are you going to the Clinton Forum? I see that the Secretary General is scheduled to attend. If so, we can go to my island after the forum". Bin Sulayem responded asking for departure details: "Can I call you now and at which number", and later wrote: "Can you give me an idea on which date and time of our departure to your island I just want to orginize some meetings in New York".

In July 2012, Epstein asked Bin Sulayem: "Can you come to island ?" when coordinating travel plans. The correspondence shows Bin Sulayem's continued interest in visiting Epstein's properties. According to reporting by Jacobin, the emails document that "Sulayem often wrote to Epstein asking the sex offender if he could visit his island."

Confirmed visit - June 2013: Bin Sulayem wrote on June 26, 2013: "Dear Jeffery, I really had a very nice time at your island. thank you for suggesting your plane I like the idea, jim will coordinate with your pilot on a suitable time to see the plane and get familiar with everything I also discussed internally with my people, if everything goes well with jim report we can formalise with you a six month trial in sept and may be when we come back from Africa we keep the plane and you go back on emirates." This confirms a completed visit to Little St. James and reveals discussions about Bin Sulayem potentially leasing or acquiring Epstein's aircraft for a six-month trial period.

Additional planned visits: In May-June 2016, Bin Sulayem wrote: "I will try to see you after 8 of June if you are at island", and Epstein replied on June 9: "fyi, i am on island, if you over fly and want to say hi". In August 2016, Epstein invited both Bin Sulayem and Deepak Chopra to "visit me at the ranch", referring to his Zorro Ranch property in New Mexico.

Confirmed visit - December 2-3, 2016: In November 2016, Bin Sulayem's detailed schedule showed he planned to meet Joi Ito in Montreal/Boston on November 30, then visit Epstein's island before flying to Lima, Peru to meet with prime ministers. On November 12, 2016, Epstein asked: "dates you might come to island?" On November 14, Bin Sulayem replied: "Is it possible to be at island on Friday 2nd of December evening so I stay 3rd and leave 4th to Peru".

The dates shifted, and on December 1, Bin Sulayem wrote: "Why don't we fly Saturday evening to island", then corrected himself: "Sorry I meant why don't we fly Friday to island". On December 2, Bin Sulayem confirmed: "I decided to fly to St Thomas this afternoon." Epstein responded: "would you and your girl like to be brought to the island tonite. you will have to go by car and boat as heli pilot is with me. ? i willl need details tail number etc."

On December 3 at 11:41 AM, Epstein wrote: "I came in late last night, how many people will stay on the island with you.? do you want you and friend in the same or different room? I can either send a car for luggage. or just pick you up directly on the beach, climb into the boat what ever you prefer. I am very glad you are here". At 12:13 PM, Epstein wrote: "as your friend does not appear to be in as good shape as you and your girl I will instead send a car to pick you up outside your hotel at 10 am. and take you to my island." This confirms Bin Sulayem visited Little St. James with an unidentified woman ("your girl") and an unidentified male companion ("your friend"), with Epstein making sleeping arrangements and coordinating car and boat transportation. This visit occurred in December 2016, eight years after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

Post-hurricane collaboration: After Hurricane Irma devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands in September 2017, Epstein asked Bin Sulayem to help "brainstorm on rebuilding of my islands...complicated by st thomas and st john destroyed, no hospitals etc." Bin Sulayem responded with extensive assistance: "I have all engineers resources to fix your Island to be hurricane proof. My right hand man who worked with me on all the island is a uae national an engineer he is ready". This exchange demonstrates Bin Sulayem's engineering expertise and willingness to help restore Epstein's private island infrastructure.

Massage Services and Employment Facilitation

The archive contains multiple references to massage arrangements. An undated email from Epstein's staff inquired: "Jeffrey is wondering what time you would like your massage today in new york".

In June 2017, a more extensive arrangement unfolded involving spa training at Rixos Hotels in Turkey. Bin Sulayem forwarded Epstein an email from a woman identified as "Lina" with a Russian passport, describing her as working "as the personal masseuse at the private Spa of our friend Jeffery Epstien". Bin Sulayem wrote to Fettah Tamince, chairman of Rixos Hotels: "I would appreciate if you can arrange for her to work as a trainee at Rixos Antalia spa so she gains better experience".

Epstein described the same woman differently, telling Fettah Tamince: "lina is my chief PA. I appreciate all the help. 1. how long a period should we plan? few weeks. 2 I will pay all acommadations costs etc. 3. should she bring another assitant with her. she will be teaching the others after she learns." This reveals contradictory descriptions: Bin Sulayem called her Epstein's "personal masseuse," while Epstein called her "my chief PA." Epstein subsequently corresponded with Sebla Soydan at Rixos Hotels about the training arrangements, asking: "is it ok if she has her assosciate accompny her so they both can learn from your magnificnet resort"—requesting to send a second woman along with Lina. Rixos management requested Lina's CV and contact information to "find out the needs and her current level as a masseuse."

In April 2017, Bin Sulayem sent his architect Michal Hrabovsky to Epstein's Paris apartment at "22 Avenue Foch Apt.2DD" to "meet you regarding the design of your spa at your island". This reveals Bin Sulayem was actively helping design spa facilities for Epstein's Little St. James island, creating a pattern: spa design assistance, masseuse training facilitation, and subsequent hotel employment placement.

In August 2018, Bin Sulayem forwarded Epstein a woman's CV, and Epstein asked: "can we find a position for her in any dubai hotel.?". Bin Sulayem then contacted Jean-Francois Laurent, General Manager of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, explaining the woman "has been referred by a business partner" and requesting employment consideration. The hotel manager responded that they would "do our utmost to find a suitable position" despite her limited hospitality experience.

Financial and Business Matters

In July 2010, amid Dubai World's financial difficulties following the 2008 global financial crisis, Bin Sulayem contacted Epstein seeking urgent financing. He wrote: "Further to our conversation, I checked with my finance department and they advise me that an immediate cash injection of 125 million US $ as a bridge loan will enable us to prevent a standstill of the projects. This can be setoff against the purchase consideration once the deals are finalized and in the interim can be treated as a bridge loan." The subject line "My hotels construction" indicates these were Bin Sulayem's personal hotel projects rather than Dubai World corporate matters.

Epstein forwarded the request to David Mitchell of Mitchell Holdings LLC on July 3, 2010, noting: "the bridge is difficult to collaterilze, as there is debt already in place". Mitchell replied: "Almost impossible as a bridge unless there is real collateral. Are there other assets such as interests in hedge funds or restricted shares that one can look at." No evidence in the archive indicates Epstein ultimately provided the $125 million financing.

During this period, Bin Sulayem kept Epstein informed about Dubai's economic recovery. In November 2009, he forwarded Epstein a lengthy article titled "Road to Recovery, Part I" about Dubai's financial situation and its $80 billion-plus debt load. In February 2010, Bin Sulayem forwarded an article about World Islands plot prices rising 50%, apparently seeking to reassure Epstein about Dubai real estate investments.

Hyatt Hotels management contract: In May 2012, Bin Sulayem sought Epstein's help securing a Hyatt management contract for his Royal Amwaj hotel. He wrote on May 7: "I have been inviting hotels to give a management proposal for my hotel ex Marriott Hyatt, Starwood, Hilton etc but i prefer Hyatt. I need your help, Hyatt have already visited my hotel, can you please speak to Tom Pritzker to put a good word for me." Two days later, he reiterated: "Hyatt hotels have been to my hotel and I am expecting a management contract from them soon, can you ask Tom Pritzker to put a good word so I can finalize soon I prefer Hyatt over Marriott, intercom or Starwood". Tom Pritzker, chairman of Hyatt Hotels, responded to Epstein: "Thanks. I will check on progress. Would love to work w Sultan." This occurred on May 9, 2012, the same evening Epstein confirmed dining with both Bin Sulayem and Woody Allen following Bin Sulayem's Maritime Hall of Fame honors ceremony.

Technology investment fund: The correspondence shows Epstein facilitating business connections for Bin Sulayem. In June 2018, Epstein wrote about Joi Ito organizing a technology investment fund: "joi is organizing a fund with the tech boys total 50 m. I asked him if dubai world was in. and he said he hadnt suggested it to you? its the top tech guys". Epstein described it as providing "access to the best of all tech".

Distressed asset fund proposal: In November 2018, Bin Sulayem sought Epstein's advice on a proposal from Andrew Farkas to establish a distressed asset rescue fund. Farkas proposed "IGRCI"—a $250-500 million equity fund "to invest in various primarily distressed opportunities in the GCC" including "real estate developments and/or distressed assets, structured financial instruments, corporate credit, NPL's". The fund would be sponsored by Island Capital (75%) and an affiliate of Marty Edelman of Paul Hastings (25%). Farkas wanted Bin Sulayem to "serve on the board of the US based parent company and to be the Leadership Partner in Dubai", with Leadership Partners receiving 15% ownership of their regional affiliate.

Bin Sulayem wrote to Epstein: "I read his proposal many times but still I am not familiar about what he exactly wants to do... I am concerned that I might be put in an embarrassing situation because of Andrew style of doing Buisnes". Epstein responded: "he wants to buy distressed assets and get the help of locals to point him in the right direction. and cut them in on the action".

U.S. Virgin Islands port business: In September 2014, Epstein pitched Bin Sulayem on a port business opportunity in the U.S. Virgin Islands: "US port not subject to the jones act...I think I could also get us federal funds to help build...they came to me to invest. not knowing about you at all." This proposal would have directly leveraged Bin Sulayem's expertise in port development while benefiting from the USVI's exemption from federal shipping restrictions.

23andMe DNA Testing Kits

In May 2017, a 23andMe customer service representative contacted Bin Sulayem about his order of 30 ancestry DNA testing kits, stating their "shipment warehouse specially reviews large orders for compliance" and requesting information about the intended use. Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, intervened to facilitate the order, explaining Bin Sulayem "would like to give them to his co-workers".

The full correspondence reveals the kits were originally ordered May 20-21, 2017, but the PayPal payment failed. Bin Sulayem wanted the Ancestry Service at $99 per kit, but a new order was mistakenly placed for Health + Ancestry kits at $199 each. Groff noted: "Sultan said he really only wanted ancestry at $99 per kit" and "I had them loaded on a Emirates plane and flown to Dubai upon the arrival of the kits".

The kits were ordered in Bin Sulayem's name but billed to "James Miller"—Bin Sulayem's actual personal assistant James N. Miller, not an alias—and shipped to Epstein's Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street, according to the order confirmation. After payment complications arose because Bin Sulayem's UAE credit card country wasn't available in the dropdown menu, the order was placed using Epstein's American Express card. Groff wrote: "Jeffrey is aware and says you can wire the money to him". The 30 kits, totaling $6,084.95, were shipped via Emirates Airlines to Dubai in June 2017, according to tracking correspondence.

Simultaneously, in May 2017, Karyna Shuliak (Epstein's girlfriend) was registering a separate 23andMe kit for someone named "Jabor" using Lesley Groff's email, with the password "Jabor23andme." This "Jabor" may be connected to Epstein's October 2018 reference to "jabor doha" in an email to Steve Bannon describing Bin Sulayem as "GREAT GREAT FRIEND dubai", suggesting "Jabor" is a separate individual from Doha, Qatar.

The $6,200 reciprocal payment between Bin Sulayem and Epstein reported by the Wall Street Journal directly corresponds to reimbursement for the 23andMe purchase charged to Epstein's credit card.

Political and Diplomatic Facilitation

Epstein frequently acted as an intermediary for Bin Sulayem's interactions with political figures and international organizations. In January 2019, Epstein connected Bin Sulayem with Terje Rod-Larsen, writing simply: "so you guys can meet in davos", referring to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

In November 2018, Epstein introduced Bin Sulayem to Miroslav Lajcak, President of the United Nations General Assembly, with the brief message: "Sultan miro miro sultan".

Africa business trip with Karim Wade: In November 2010, Bin Sulayem coordinated with Epstein and Karim Wade, son of Senegal's then-president, on African business opportunities. Bin Sulayem reported: "I spoke to karim and he is arranging a program to include Ghuinea ,South Africa ,Gabon Ghana ,Senegal ,Mali and Mozambique". In April 2011, Epstein proposed to Bin Sulayem and Wade: "can we plan a trip, to africa early may .. senegal , gabon, mali, benin.. marrakash. -paris".

In May 2011, Wade sent a detailed Africa tour itinerary directly from his government email address ([email protected]) to both Bin Sulayem and Epstein's staff. The itinerary specified:

• SENEGAL 16-18 May 2011: "meeting and lunch with the President. Visit of the port, highway and near airport and site of the Business city"
• MALI 18 May: "Visit Tombouctou...meeting with the President"
• GABON 18-19 May: "Diner in Libreville...Meeting with the President"

Epstein's pilot Larry Visoski received the itinerary and discussed visa concerns, with another participant noting: "JE said we don't need to worry according to Karim who is arranging everything." This confirms Epstein traveled with Bin Sulayem and Wade using Epstein's own aircraft for meetings with three sitting African presidents, with port visits directly relevant to DP World's business interests.

The archive also contains detailed memoranda defending Karim Wade against his 2013 arrest for illicit enrichment, suggesting possible involvement by Epstein in Wade's legal defense. Wade was accused of hiding "four thousand (4,000) billion CFA francs (about six (06) billion euros or eight (08) billion U.S. dollars)." The archive includes UN Working Group opinions regarding Wade's detention.

Ehud Barak and medical treatment in Tel Aviv: Epstein also connected Bin Sulayem with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. In July 2018, while Bin Sulayem was staying in Tel Aviv for medical treatments, he wrote to Barak: "This is Sultan bin sulayem we were introduced by Jeffrey and we met at the st Petersburg forum a few times. first of all I want to thank you for your help with our visa. I am in Tell Aviv since July 3rd we will Stay till October 3rd. We are staying at an amazing penthouse at 1 Rothschild Blvd. It would be my honor to invite you and your wife for dinner we have an amazing cook. It would be nice to chat with you regarding mutual beneficial businesses."

Barak replied: "I hope you enjoy the treatments and that your daughter will recuperate. 1, Rothschild is a great place to live in while you're here." The three-month stay (July 3 to October 3, 2018) was for medical treatment of Bin Sulayem's daughter Shaikha, who has autism. An August 2016 email thread with Deepak Chopra reveals detailed medical history: Shaikha was "born with normal milestones" but developed issues around age 2.5-3, was enrolled at the "UCLA therapy center in July 2008", and by 2016 (age 11) had experienced eosinophilia esophagitis, hookworm infection, and PANDAS. Chopra replied: "I read through it I will see you at 8 am Also Dr Sheila Patel my colleague will see her after We have some ideas", showing Epstein had separately connected Bin Sulayem with Chopra for the same daughter's medical care.

Barak had helped facilitate visa arrangements for Bin Sulayem's extended stay in Israel, and Bin Sulayem explicitly requested to discuss "mutual beneficial businesses" during the visit.

Steve Bannon and U.S. political access: The archive documents extensive coordination between Bin Sulayem, Epstein, and Steve Bannon in 2018. On April 26-28, 2018, Bin Sulayem wrote to Bannon a detailed proposal for a US-Mexico border wall economic zone: "I'm looking forward to meeting you while in DC next week to discuss a progressive idea for how the US can leverage the gates in the Border Wall (US-MEX) as a significant revenue generator for the US and additional layer of security. In February, we met with OMB Director Mick Mulvaney and shared the idea with him." Bin Sulayem proposed a manufacturing zone along the border with "relaxed and controlled visa requirements facilitating commerce." They agreed to meet at the "Trump hotel Washington at 8 am".

In May 2018, Bin Sulayem invited Bannon to Dubai: "arrange picking you up from AbuDhabi by Heli we will do a sky tour of dubai and we will have a meeting. I will update you on my meetings in Washington and seek your advice on how we can move forward." Epstein wrote to Bannon about Bin Sulayem: "excellency, better than the 'hig' you will have fun, and meet a person that thinks of things at a scale that for me is unimaginable." Bannon replied: "Epic".

Bannon later cancelled: "the project I'm currently working on in Abu Dhabi is going to require my continual presence over the next several days." Bin Sulayem complained to Epstein: "Strange answer from bannon I agreed with him to come I arranged a Heli but now he says he is too busy to meet." In October 2018, Epstein described Bin Sulayem to Bannon as "sultan GREAT GREAT FRIEND dubai, jabor doha". In June 2018, Bin Sulayem forwarded Epstein an article about "Steve Bannon's clever idea to save the GOP from brutal midterms".

Joi Ito and MIT Media Lab connections: In November/December 2016, Bin Sulayem's schedule showed he planned to meet "joi Itoh" in Montreal/Boston on December 2-3, immediately before visiting Epstein's island and then flying to Peru to meet prime ministers. This reveals active in-person meetings between Bin Sulayem and Ito were woven into the same international trips as island visits, facilitated by Epstein's coordination.

In September 2013, Joi Ito introduced Bin Sulayem to Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai at Epstein's request, describing Bin Sulayem as "the founder of Dubai's logistics empire... known as the man who built the modern Dubai" and noting he "worked very closely with Sony to set up Sony's presence in Dubai".

Personal and Social Communications

The correspondence includes casual exchanges about meetings and travel. In January 2019, Epstein wrote: "I am in Paris all week if you have some time", to which Bin Sulayem responded about his busy Davos schedule, and Epstein replied: "no worry, is davos fun?".

In March 2019, shortly after the New York Times published a letter about Epstein's criminal case, Epstein forwarded the link to Bin Sulayem with the note "please note", suggesting he maintained contact with Bin Sulayem even as public scrutiny of his conviction intensified.

The emails also contain forwarded internet humor, including a June 2010 message titled "Victoria's Secret is Answered Finally!" and various political jokes and commentary.

Connections

Bin Sulayem appears in correspondence with numerous individuals in Epstein's network:

Joi Ito, then-director of MIT Media Lab, facilitated introductions between Bin Sulayem and technology leaders, including the Sony CEO, and discussed technology investment opportunities. Bin Sulayem met Ito in person in Montreal/Boston in late 2016 during the same trip when he visited Epstein's island (36 shared emails).

Karim Wade, son of Senegal's president, coordinated African business trips with Bin Sulayem and Epstein in May 2011, arranging meetings with the presidents of Senegal, Mali, and Gabon. Wade used his government email to coordinate the trip, which involved port visits relevant to DP World's business. The archive contains defense documents from Wade's later corruption conviction (14 shared emails).

Ehud Barak, former Israeli Prime Minister, met with Bin Sulayem in Tel Aviv in July 2018 through Epstein's introduction. Barak helped arrange visa facilitation for Bin Sulayem's three-month stay for his daughter's medical treatment and discussed potential business opportunities.

Peter Mandelson, former UK cabinet minister, appears in 2010 correspondence. Available evidence suggests discussions with Epstein about Mandelson potentially becoming chairman of BP following the Deepwater Horizon disaster, though connections to Bin Sulayem are not detailed in sampled threads.

Terje Rod-Larsen, head of the International Peace Institute, was introduced to Bin Sulayem by Epstein for meetings at the Davos World Economic Forum in 2019.

Lesley Groff, Epstein's longtime assistant, coordinated numerous logistical arrangements for Bin Sulayem, including the 23andMe order, hotel contacts, spa training arrangements, and meeting scheduling (176 shared emails).

Tom Pritzker, chairman of Hyatt Hotels, was contacted by Epstein in May 2012 to help Bin Sulayem secure a Hyatt management contract for his Royal Amwaj hotel at The Palm Dubai. Pritzker responded positively, stating he would "love to work w Sultan".

Steve Bannon coordinated with Bin Sulayem through Epstein's facilitation in 2018 regarding a proposed US-Mexico border wall economic zone. Bin Sulayem had already met with OMB Director Mick Mulvaney about the proposal and sought Bannon's advice on advancing it within the Trump administration.

Deepak Chopra consulted on Bin Sulayem's daughter Shaikha's autism treatment in August 2016, arranged through Epstein. Chopra also was invited to visit Epstein's New Mexico ranch with Bin Sulayem.

David Mitchell of Mitchell Holdings LLC was consulted by Epstein about Bin Sulayem's $125 million bridge loan request in July 2010, though Mitchell assessed the loan as "almost impossible" without real collateral.

Andrew Farkas proposed a $250-500 million distressed asset fund (IGRCI) to Bin Sulayem in November 2018, seeking him as a board member and Dubai Leadership Partner, though Bin Sulayem expressed concerns about Farkas's business style.

Fettah Tamince, chairman of Rixos Hotels, facilitated spa training arrangements at Rixos Antalya for a woman described as Epstein's personal masseuse in June 2017, coordinated through Bin Sulayem's request.

Woody Allen had dinner with both Epstein and Bin Sulayem on May 9, 2012, the evening of Bin Sulayem's Maritime Hall of Fame honors ceremony.

Document References

The Justice Department email archive contains multiple document threads related to Bin Sulayem's interactions with Epstein. The 23andMe order documentation shows the complete transaction history, including customer service inquiries, payment arrangements, and shipping confirmations. The order was placed May 21, 2017, with 30 Health + Ancestry Service kits at $199 each (though Bin Sulayem wanted the $99 Ancestry-only version), totaling $6,084.95 including tax. Full correspondence details the PayPal payment failure, credit card complications, and Emirates Airlines shipping to Dubai.

Bridge loan correspondence from July 2010 documents Bin Sulayem's request for $125 million in emergency financing with subject line "My hotels construction", including David Mitchell's assessment that the bridge was "Almost impossible... unless there is real collateral".

Island visit documentation from June 2013 confirms Bin Sulayem's completed visit with his statement "I really had a very nice time at your island" and discussion of leasing Epstein's aircraft. December 2016 island visit correspondence documents Epstein arranging room accommodations for Bin Sulayem, "your girl," and "your friend" with car and boat transportation logistics.

Rixos Hotel training arrangements from June 2017 detail coordination for spa training of "Lina" (with Russian passport), whom Bin Sulayem described as Epstein's "personal masseuse at the private Spa" while Epstein called her "my chief PA". Request to bring a second woman shows Epstein asking if "she has her assosciate accompny her". April 2017 spa design coordination documents Bin Sulayem sending his architect to Epstein's Paris apartment at "22 Avenue Foch Apt.2DD".

Africa trip planning documents from April-May 2011 show coordination between Epstein, Bin Sulayem, and Karim Wade. Wade's detailed itinerary sent from his government email ([email protected]) specifies meetings with presidents of Senegal, Mali, and Gabon, with port visits. Pilot coordination confirms Epstein's aircraft and pilot Larry Visoski were used, with Wade "arranging everything" including visas. Wade defense documents detail his 2013 arrest for allegedly hiding approximately $8 billion.

Tel Aviv medical treatment correspondence from July 2018 documents Bin Sulayem's three-month stay at 1 Rothschild Blvd for his daughter's treatment, with Barak's visa assistance. Deepak Chopra medical consultation from August 2016 contains detailed medical report about daughter Shaikha's autism, UCLA therapy, and PANDAS.

Bannon border wall proposal from April 2018 details Bin Sulayem's economic zone concept, prior meeting with OMB Director Mick Mulvaney, and planned Trump hotel meeting. Dubai helicopter tour planning and Epstein's endorsement calling Bin Sulayem someone who "thinks of things at a scale that for me is unimaginable" show the political facilitation effort.

Hyatt management contract lobbying from May 2012 documents Bin Sulayem requesting Epstein "speak to Tom Pritzker to put a good word" for his Royal Amwaj hotel, with Pritzker's positive response. Maritime Hall of Fame coordination shows the May 9, 2012 honors ceremony scheduling, with Woody Allen dinner the same evening.

Farkas distressed asset fund proposal from November 2018 details the IGRCI fund structure seeking $250-500 million for GCC investments, with Bin Sulayem expressing concerns about "Andrew style of doing Buisnes".

USVI port business proposal from September 2014 shows Epstein pitching "US port not subject to the jones act" with potential federal funding.

Hurricane recovery assistance from September 2017 documents Epstein requesting help "brainstorm on rebuilding of my islands", with Bin Sulayem offering "all engineers resources to fix your Island to be hurricane proof".

Visits to Epstein Properties

The archive documents multiple confirmed and planned visits to Epstein's properties:

Manhattan townhouse (9 East 71st Street): Evidence of coordination for visits, though specific visit dates beyond shipping address use are not comprehensively documented. The property served as the shipping address for the 30 23andMe kits ordered by Bin Sulayem in May-June 2017. An undated email inquired about massage appointment timing at the New York location. Bin Sulayem attended meetings at this address and coordinated visits with Epstein throughout the correspondence period.

Little St. James island: The archive documents at least two confirmed completed visits:

June 2013 visit: Bin Sulayem wrote on June 26, 2013: "Dear Jeffery, I really had a very nice time at your island. thank you for suggesting your plane I like the idea, jim will coordinate with your pilot on a suitable time to see the plane and get familiar with everything I also discussed internally with my people, if everything goes well with jim report we can formalise with you a six month trial in sept and may be when we come back from Africa we keep the plane and you go back on emirates." This confirms a completed visit and reveals discussions about Bin Sulayem potentially leasing Epstein's aircraft.

December 2-3, 2016 visit: Following coordination in November 2016 where Epstein asked "dates you might come to island?" and Bin Sulayem replied "Is it possible to be at island on Friday 2nd of December evening so I stay 3rd and leave 4th to Peru", the visit occurred with extensive documentation. On December 2, Bin Sulayem confirmed: "I decided to fly to St Thomas this afternoon." Epstein asked: "would you and your girl like to be brought to the island tonite. you will have to go by car and boat as heli pilot is with me. ? i willl need details tail number etc." On December 3, Epstein wrote: "how many people will stay on the island with you.? do you want you and friend in the same or different room?" and later "as your friend does not appear to be in as good shape as you and your girl I will instead send a car to pick you up outside your hotel at 10 am. and take you to my island." This confirms Bin Sulayem visited Little St. James with an unidentified woman ("your girl") and an unidentified male companion ("your friend") on December 3, 2016—eight years after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

Additional planned visits: In August-September 2005, Epstein invited Bin Sulayem to visit the island after the Clinton Global Initiative forum. In July 2012, Epstein asked "Can you come to island ?". In May-June 2016, Bin Sulayem wrote "I will try to see you after 8 of June if you are at island". The archive shows according to Jacobin reporting that Bin Sulayem "often wrote to Epstein asking the sex offender if he could visit his island."

Zorro Ranch, New Mexico: In August 2016, Epstein invited both Bin Sulayem and Deepak Chopra to "visit me at the ranch". No documentation confirms whether this visit occurred.

Paris apartment (22 Avenue Foch, Apt. 2DD): In April 2017, Bin Sulayem sent his architect Michal Hrabovsky to meet Epstein at this address regarding "the design of your spa at your island". In January 2019, Epstein wrote to Bin Sulayem: "I am in Paris all week if you have some time", suggesting coordination for a potential Paris meeting.

Palm Beach residence: No visits to this property are documented in the available email threads.

Criminal Activity

The archive documents conduct that falls within the scope of several federal criminal statutes. Bin Sulayem's June 2017 arrangement to send an individual he described as working "as the personal masseuse at the private Spa of our friend Jeffery Epstien" to Rixos Hotels in Turkey for spa training, coordinated through Epstein's office and involving international travel arrangements, relates to conduct examined under 18 U.S.C. § 1591 (sex trafficking) and 18 U.S.C. § 2421-2423 (Mann Act violations) in the investigation of Epstein's operation. The contradictory descriptions—Bin Sulayem calling her Epstein's "personal masseuse" while Epstein called her "my chief PA"—combined with Epstein's request to send "her assosciate accompny her" (a second woman), suggests awareness of the nature of the operation. The August 2018 request for Epstein's assistance in finding "a position for her in any dubai hotel", facilitated through Bin Sulayem's business contacts, followed a similar pattern.

Bin Sulayem's active assistance in designing spa facilities for Epstein's Little St. James island, documented in April 2017 when he sent his architect to Epstein's Paris apartment for this specific purpose, demonstrates material support for the infrastructure of Epstein's operation at a location central to the criminal conspiracy.

Bin Sulayem's continued close personal and business relationship with Epstein throughout the period from 2008-2019, after Epstein's 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution became public record, involved facilitating introductions to international political figures including sitting African presidents, Israeli leadership, and Trump administration officials, coordinating business opportunities, maintaining regular social contact, and making at least two documented visits to Epstein's private island (including one in December 2016 with an unidentified woman). This sustained association with a known sex offender, combined with active facilitation of Epstein's access to business and political networks across multiple countries, raises questions under 18 U.S.C. § 2 (aiding and abetting) and 18 U.S.C. § 4 (misprision of felony), though no charges have been filed. The full scope of potentially relevant criminal conduct is described at Criminal Statutes.