Who is Anas al-Rasheed in the Epstein files?

Anas al-Rasheed is a Kuwaiti professor and former Minister of Information (2005-2006) who appears in email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein primarily discussing Middle East geopolitics. The emails reveal Epstein positioning himself as a diplomatic mediator during the 2017 Gulf crisis and sharing analysis of the 2018 Jamal Khashoggi killing.

What did Epstein and Anas al-Rasheed discuss about Khashoggi?

In October 2018 emails, al-Rasheed described Khashoggi's killing as 'ugly .. very ugly.' Epstein responded that it 'smells like something bigger' and suggested that UAE ruler Mohammed bin Zayed had 'set up' Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the incident.

What was Epstein's relationship with Anas al-Rasheed?

The documents show a correspondent relationship where Epstein attempted to position himself as a diplomatic intermediary for Gulf affairs. Emails span from 2017-2019 and include both substantive geopolitical discussions and social arrangements, including meetings at Epstein's Paris apartment. The relationship appears professional rather than close personal friendship, with Epstein using al-Rasheed's former ministerial position to gain access to Gulf diplomatic circles.

Who is Anas al-Rasheed in the Epstein files?

Anas al-Rasheed is a Kuwaiti professor and former Minister of Information (2005-2006) who appears in email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein primarily discussing Middle East geopolitics. The emails reveal Epstein positioning himself as a diplomatic mediator during the 2017 Gulf crisis and sharing analysis of the 2018 Jamal Khashoggi killing.

What did Epstein and Anas al-Rasheed discuss about Khashoggi?

In October 2018 emails, al-Rasheed described Khashoggi's killing as 'ugly .. very ugly.' Epstein responded that it 'smells like something bigger' and suggested that UAE ruler Mohammed bin Zayed had 'set up' Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the incident.

What was Epstein's relationship with Anas al-Rasheed?

The documents show a correspondent relationship where Epstein attempted to position himself as a diplomatic intermediary for Gulf affairs. Emails span from 2017-2019 and include both substantive geopolitical discussions and social arrangements, including meetings at Epstein's Paris apartment. The relationship appears professional rather than close personal friendship, with Epstein using al-Rasheed's former ministerial position to gain access to Gulf diplomatic circles.

Back to People & Entities

Anas Alrasheed

Person

260

Total Mentions

260

Documents

Connected Entities

Person referenced in documents

Anas al-Rasheed, a former Kuwaiti Minister of Information, appears in the Epstein files primarily as a correspondent on Middle East geopolitical matters, with exchanges revealing Epstein's role as a self-styled diplomatic intermediary during the 2017 Gulf crisis and the 2018 Khashoggi killing.

Al-Rasheed appears most substantively in personal email correspondence with Epstein discussing high-level Middle East politics, including the 2017 Qatar blockade, the 2018 Jamal Khashoggi assassination, and regional diplomacy involving Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The emails show Epstein positioning himself as a mediator who could arrange meetings between Gulf leaders. Many other mentions appear in routine scheduling documents showing appointments in Paris and New York, along with standard automated emails. However, the core relationship centers on Epstein's claimed diplomatic connections in the Gulf region.

Key Highlights

•Former Kuwaiti Minister of Information who corresponded with Epstein about Gulf geopolitics between 2017-2019
•In October 2018 emails about Khashoggi's killing, al-Rasheed called it 'ugly .. very ugly' and Epstein replied it 'smells like something bigger,' suggesting UAE ruler Mohammed bin Zayed 'set up' the Saudi crown prince
•Epstein pitched himself to al-Rasheed as a mediator in the 2017 Qatar crisis, claiming he could arrange meetings between Qatari officials and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
•Correspondence includes personal exchanges during Ramadan 2019 and scheduled meetings at Epstein's Paris apartment
•Shared document connections with Mohammed bin Salman (12 docs) suggest al-Rasheed may have been part of Epstein's Gulf diplomatic network

Frequently Asked Questions

Document Mentions (20 of 260)

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033000

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

y E. [[email protected]] 5/21/2017 3:51:09 PM anasalrasheed Re: Yes. His time at home more difficult On Sun,

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033022

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

From: Sent: To: Subject: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] 9/8/2017 8:52:18 AM Anas Alrasheed Re: Importance: High he wants to be needed. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:09 AM, <anasalrasheed > wrote: things look very bad in the gulf... my feeling tr

Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033022 →

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033033 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033038

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

ff| Fwd: High - Forwarded message ----==-- From: <anasalrasheed Date: Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 3:13 AM Subject: Re: T

Sponsored

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033039 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033040

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

From: Sent: To: Subject: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] 9/20/2017 10:34:14 PM Anas Alrasheed Re: Importance: High no need :) On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:26 PM, <anasalrasheed thnx jeff... i m prayingu > wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Sep 21, 201

Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033039 →

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033041 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033042

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

From: Sent: To: Subject: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] 9/20/2017 10:34:58 PM Anas Alrasheed Re: Importance: High your watch turned out to be a truly great investment :) On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:26 PM, <anasalrasheed thnx jeff... i m praying

Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033041 →

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033412 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033413

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance: anasalrasheed 10/12/2018 7:46:11 PM J [[email protected]] R

Sponsored

EFTA00497839.pdf

EFTA00497839

1 mention

From: J To: Lesley Groff Subject: Fwd: Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:00:16 +0000 Forwarded message From: Anas Alrasheed > Date: Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 3:56 PM Subject: Re: To: J< I m coming to see you in paris on june 19 .. are you good with the date? Sent from my

EFTA00457716.pdf

EFTA00457716

1 mention

s are Sept 14, 15, 16 and 17 Reminder: Call Peter Roth 9:00am BREAKFAST w/Leon Black EFTA00457716 2:00pm Appt w, and her friend 6:00pm Appt w/Anas Alrasheed 8-9:00pm Appt w/Lundeg Purevsuren 7:30pm "Stronger" Premier (Peggy Siegal Invite) Walter Reade Theater 165 West 65th Street 9:30pm Lincoln Risto

EFTA00457706.pdf

EFTA00457706

1 mention

are Sept 14, 15, 16 and 17 Reminder: Call Peter Roth 9:00am BREAKFAST w/Leon Black 2:00pm Appt iv, and her friend EFTA00457706 6:00pm Appt w/Anas Alrasheed 8-9: 00pm Appt w/Lundeg Purevsumn 7:30pm "Stronger" Premier (Peggy Siegal Invite) Walter Reade Theater 165 West 65th Street 9:30pm Lincoln Risto

Sponsored

EFTA00842734.pdf

EFTA00842734

1 mention

From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed Subject: Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:54:51 +0000 can you call me on cell or in paris please note The information contained in this communication is

EFTA00846714.pdf

EFTA00846714

1 mention

From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:35:22 +0000 not sure . i am free as always On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 8:19 PM, < > wrote: you staying in par

EFTA00846717.pdf

EFTA00846717

1 mention

From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:36:27 +0000 are you enjoiying life? On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 8:19 PM, < > wrote: thanks jeff i will be in

Sponsored

EFTA00846756.pdf

EFTA00846756

1 mention

From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:13:03 +0000 GREATGREAT On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 8:45 PM, < > wrote: yesee im enjoying@@ will send you an e

EFTA00853273.pdf

EFTA00853273

1 mention

From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed Subject: Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 10:39:43 +0000 https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-close-is-donald-trump-to-a-psychiatric-breakdown?ref=home please

EFTA00862182.pdf

EFTA00862182

1 mention

From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed Subject: Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:45:31 +0000 Im in paris. do you have the new touchline proosal. ? where are you? please note The information

Sponsored

EFTA00862474.pdf

EFTA00862474

1 mention

From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed Subject: Re: Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:42:34 +0000 tues wed? On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 10:41 PM, < > wrote: hi jeff i m in kuwait .. will have it r

EFTA00864187.pdf

EFTA00864187

1 mention

From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Anas Alrasheed < Subject: Date: Sun, II Mar 2018 09:17:58 +0000 Did not receive please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, m

EFTA00457749.pdf

EFTA00457749

1 mention

are Sept 14, 15, 16 and 17? Reminder: Call Peter Roth 9:00am BREAKFAST iv/Leon BlacA 2:00pm Appt wi= and herfriea EFTA00457749 6:00pm Appt w/Anas Alrasheed 8-9: 00pm Appt w/Lundeg Purevsumn 7:30pm "Stronger" Premier (Peggy Siegal Invite) Walter Reade Theater 165 West 65th Street 9:30pm Lincoln Risto

Sponsored

EFTA00458183.pdf

EFTA00458183

1 mention

arry to possibly go to Newport, Rhode Island to view "Sea Leg" boat, show dates are Sept 14, 15, 16 and 17 Remidner: Call Peter Roth 6:00pm Appt w/Anas Alrasheed 8-9:00pm Appt w/Lundeg Purevsuren 7:30pm "Stronger" Premier (Peggy Siegal Invite) Walter Reade Theater EFTA00458183 30p7 ' Street 9: m Lincoln

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032836 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032837

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

From: Sent: To: Subject: Anas Alrasheed 5/11/2019 7:50:51 PM J [[email protected]] Re: Importance: High Well that is good to know bcz i got concerned lately & Sent from my iPhone On May

Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032836 →

Sponsored