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NY Court orders damages for man targeted by UAE Sheikh & his US agents because he “knew too much”

Detained in Dubai

Jan 18, 20215 min read

NY Court orders damages for man targeted by UAE Sheikh & his US agents because he “knew too much”

New York District Court orders damages in claim against agents of “corrupt UAE ruler” who “targeted him due to his intricate knowledge of...

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The United Arab Emirates is trying to rebrand its image by making changes to its legal system

Detained in Dubai

Dec 29, 20201 min read

The United Arab Emirates is trying to rebrand its image by making changes to its legal system

...Radha Stirling, who founded the advocacy group Detained in Dubai, said the fear of losing expats and investors has triggered the legal...

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Israelis sold the elusive “Dubai dream” could be walking into a nightmare - Gulf in Justice Podcast

Detained in Dubai

Dec 21, 20204 min read

Israelis sold the elusive “Dubai dream” could be walking into a nightmare - Gulf in Justice Podcast

Gulf in Justice Podcast reveals Israelis keen to do business with the UAE might be jumping in the deep end, risking their reputations and...

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New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Israeli’s mis-sold the elusive “Dubai dream”

Detained in Dubai

Dec 21, 20201 min read

New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Israeli’s mis-sold the elusive “Dubai dream”

Discussed: RISKS to Israelis keen to invest in Dubai - Sean Hannity weighs in. The Israeli commerce sector is excited for reciprocal...

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Radha Stirling discusses Karim Ennarah, detained in Cairo Free Speech, Cancel Culture & Censorship

Detained in Dubai

Dec 2, 20201 min read

Radha Stirling discusses Karim Ennarah, detained in Cairo Free Speech, Cancel Culture & Censorship

A British woman is lobbying for the release of her new husband, Karim Ennarah who was arrested while on a Red Sea holiday with friends,...

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Dubai relaxes Islamic laws but is the city safe for foreigners?

Detained in Dubai

Nov 8, 20203 min read

Dubai relaxes Islamic laws but is the city safe for foreigners?

The UAE has announced a number of reforms but what does this mean in reality? Is Dubai safe? Radha Stirling, founder of 13 year old...

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Radha Stirling lodges criminal complaint against Dubai newspaper reporter for criminal slander

Detained in Dubai

Jul 20, 20203 min read

Radha Stirling lodges criminal complaint against Dubai newspaper reporter for criminal slander

Radha Stirling, CEO and founder of Detained in Dubai who has lodged a criminal police complaint against a Gulf News journalist

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Detained in Dubai

Mar 5, 20204 min read

Case exposes anti female bias in UAE

- Princesses Haya & Latifa cases reveal discriminatory system from the top American sexual harassment victim arrested in Dubai for...

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UAE authorities coercing Brit to plead guilty following arrest over Qatar t-shirt assault

Detained in Dubai

Feb 7, 20193 min read

UAE authorities coercing Brit to plead guilty following arrest over Qatar t-shirt assault

Following an extended telephone conversation with Ali Issa Ahmad's close friend in the UK, Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, has...

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Calls for Dubai LitFest Boycott over free speech & human rights concerns

Detained in Dubai

Jan 15, 20192 min read

Calls for Dubai LitFest Boycott over free speech & human rights concerns

- Mary Robinson announces withdrawal Calls for Dubai LitFest Boycott over free speech concerns Dubai will hold its annual literary...

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Frightening precedent for UAE population - Lawyer imprisoned for 10 years

Detained in Dubai

Jun 1, 20183 min read

Frightening precedent for UAE population - Lawyer imprisoned for 10 years

- for "defaming the government” over civil rights discussions. Ahmed Mansoor, jailed for 10 years under UAE's cybercrime laws The ruling...

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Mentally ill American stroke victim held hostage in UAE over debts, free after 2 long years!

Detained in Dubai

Nov 28, 20173 min read

Mentally ill American stroke victim held hostage in UAE over debts, free after 2 long years!

David Oliver the American University professor who was held hostage for 2 years in Dubai over personal debts he was unable to pay, is...

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Scottish court denies UAE extradition request of Edinburgh bus driver following expert testimony

Detained in Dubai

Nov 17, 20174 min read

Scottish court denies UAE extradition request of Edinburgh bus driver following expert testimony

- given by Radha Stirling, CEO Detained in Dubai Detained in Dubai applauded Scotland’s decision today to refuse extradition of their...

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Top UAE lawyer calls for legal reforms after recent terrifying arrests of 3 Brits

Detained in Dubai

Oct 8, 20173 min read

Top UAE lawyer calls for legal reforms after recent terrifying arrests of 3 Brits

- Jamie Harron, Jamil Mukadam and Billy Barclay Essam Al Tamimi, one of the UAE's most respected lawyers has publicly claimed that the...

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Trapped as Dubai dream goes sour. Brits stuck in homelessness nightmare surviving on handouts.

Detained in Dubai

Sep 10, 20174 min read

Trapped as Dubai dream goes sour. Brits stuck in homelessness nightmare surviving on handouts.

Steven C is in his late 50s. Born in London but raised in the far North of Scotland, he made the move to Dubai in 2002 lured by high,...

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Caution: Expect an Increase in Crime Reporting with the introduction of the "Police Eye" I

Radha Stirling

Nov 10, 20151 min read

Caution: Expect an Increase in Crime Reporting with the introduction of the "Police Eye" I

General Khamis Mattar Al Muzaina, chief of Dubai Police said “Anybody can download the new police application from Apple store and use...

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Detained in Dubai

Nov 9, 20152 min read

Beware the UAE Cybercrime Laws

Background: The new Cyber Crimes Laws came into effect in December 2012 (Federal Law No. 5 of 2012) and has recently been published in...

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