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Breaking news, press releases and expert analysis on legal issues, wrongful detentions, and travel risks in the UAE and surrounding regions. Our press releases are reported on television, radio and print media across the world.
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Australian government slammed for buckling to Qatar royals who “consider us infidels”
Joseph Sarlak, for the first time speaks out on his ongoing imprisonment in Qatar, denouncing the Australian government in an exclusive...
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 4, 20202 min read
New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Joseph Sarlak, Australian jailed in Doha by Qatari Royal
In this new episode, Radha Stirling interviews for the first time, Australian national Joe Sarlak, who has been detained in Doha for many...
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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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Detained in Dubai
Nov 30, 20205 min read
Banks in the UAE are judge, jury, and jailer
In May of 2018, British national Ryan Cornelius was coming to the end of a 10 year prison sentence in Dubai when he was unexpectedly...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20201 min read
Radha Stirling in depth with Revive FM - Israel peace deals, Princess Latifa & Middle East
Middle East Civil and Criminal Justice Expert Radha Stirling, talks with lawyer and host Ali Fateh on London's Revive FM. The Detained in...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20205 min read
Kosher hotels and authoritarianism
Israelis see attraction in easy UAE travel, but some have concerns JERUSALEM (JTA) — Chevy Fleischman and a friend travel far from their...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Meet our CEO, Radha Stirling.
Meet our CEO, Radha Stirling. Stirling founded the organisation in 2008 in response to ever increasing requests to help people who faced...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 11, 20201 min read
Will Changes In Harsh Laws Recharge United Arab Emirates As A Business And Tourist Destination?
Emirates Airbus A380 shown landing at London Heathrow International Airport LHR / EGLL in England, NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES. Change is...
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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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Detained in Dubai
Nov 7, 20202 min read
Scottish grandfather hostage in Dubai returns home
Malcolm David Faren, 63, from Dundee had been held as a debt hostage in Dubai. After being penniless and homeless in the UAE, Detained...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 22, 20205 min read
“You will go to prison if you don’t pay” - Students detained over rental car extortion scam
Detained in Dubai calls on the UK government to intervene in outrageous abuse of young students facing prosecution after a run in with Dubai
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 18, 20203 min read
Caitlin McNamara sexual assault in the UAE
"32 year old Caitlin McNamara has spoken to media about her allegations of sexual harassment by Sheikh Nayan bin Mubarak Al Nayan
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