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RAKIA CEO Dr Khater Massaad says Abu Dhabi needs to do something about Ras Al Khaimah
Dr Khater Massaad, former CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority speaks out. Dr Massaad suggests that Abu Dhabi needs to restore...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 27, 20211 min read
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Dechert partner Neil Gerrard fails to rebut allegations of human rights abuses
Deputy Judge Andrew Lenon QC has now handed down his judgment in the case of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) v Farhad Azima....
Detained in Dubai
May 28, 20203 min read
445 views
International law firm Dechert named in another suit involving Ras Al Khaimah Ruler’s wrongdoings
Dechert sued in UK and US for human rights violations and misconduct acting for Sheikh Saud, ruler of RAK Already in court over...
Detained in Dubai
May 20, 20207 min read
3,688 views
Political prisoner put in UAE solitary confinement after accusing Dechert lawyers of torture
Lawyer Karam before his imprisonment Following our earlier news item about Karam al Sadeq filing a Claim in the London High Court against...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 24, 20202 min read
644 views
Law firm Dechert sued in London for human rights abuses in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
The London office of Dechert, a major international law firm allegedly crossed the line into criminal abuse and torture in their work for...
Due Process International Limited
Jan 28, 20204 min read
1,055 views
Stirling: ‘Unprecedented aggression by Qatar banks against debtors, Interpol abuse is alarming
Qatar National Bank responsible for multiple arrests abroad “We have never seen gulf banks pursue customers as relentlessly and...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 7, 20194 min read
238 views
Foreign Investors in Ras Al Khaimah & UAE face jail, Interpol, corruption & business theft
Last month, Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum viewed a number of infrastructure projects for the emirate worth Dh6.5...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 11, 20197 min read
500 views
Indian family man & lawyer Johnson George, breaks down in court after being denied bail in RAK
When Johnson George was denied bail again at a recent hearing, the 48 year-old lawyer broke down in the Ras Al Khaimah courtroom, tears...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 30, 20183 min read
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Malaysian national Richard Lau finally released following successful campaign
Malaysian national Richard Lau released from nearly a year's detention without charge following media campaign and intervention by...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 16, 20183 min read
211 views
Lau hopes for freedom before Chinese New year after 10 months UAE detention, thanks to Malaysian For
Malaysian Foreign Minister discusses Richard Lau case; set to visit citizen detained without charge in UAE for 10 months. Renewed hope...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 15, 20182 min read
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Richard Lau release from 10 months of detention without charge imminent
Richard Lau, Malaysian national detained without charge for almost a year is due for imminent release, following intervention from...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 15, 20182 min read
258 views
Family of Ras Al Khaimah prisoner Richard Lau just want him “home for Chinese New Year.” Investors c
Malaysian citizen Richard Lau has been detained in the UAE for almost a year for receiving his wages. He has been detained pending...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 27, 20173 min read
326 views
Malaysian government needs to support Richard Lau, imprisoned in UAE without charge for receiving hi
Richard’s lengthy detention without charge has shocked Malaysian and Chinese nationals who had felt that the UAE was a safe place to work...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 17, 20174 min read
380 views
Man detained in Dubai for "making too much money."
A Malaysian national has been held in the UAE without charge for over half a year, for no other reason than being paid for his work....
Detained in Dubai
Dec 12, 20173 min read
2,017 views
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