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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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Manchester Resident Plane Spotters Arrested in the UAE for "National Security" reasons
3 men have been arrested in the UAE for "suspicious behaviour" while participating in their lifetime hobby of plane spotting. Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 2, 20154 min read
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Swedish model and TV personality Farzan Athari releases catchy song, recorded from prison, pleading
With Reference to: Gulf News: Swedish model, TV personality jailed for life in Dubai for for possessing 21 grams of cocaine Frazan...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 14, 20141 min read
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Friends and family rally around American arrested for taking photos in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI // Friends, family and supporters of a 70-year-old American who was arrested last month for allegedly taking photos of a...
The National AE
Nov 6, 20143 min read
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Detained in Dubai Calls for Immediate Release of Robert Black
CBS News (USA) (AP): American man, 70, arrested in United Arab Emirates over photo: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/robert-black-american-man...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 5, 20142 min read
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South Africans Victims of Fraud Imprisoned in Dubai
Two South African businesspeople tricked into signing acknowledgements of debt by an alleged fraudster have been sentenced to three years...
Detained in Dubai
May 26, 20143 min read
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Ravinda Krishna Pillai Executed in the UAE this Morning
We are sad to report that despite efforts, Ravinda was executed this morning in Sharjah by a Firing Squad, the UAE's standard execution...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 21, 20141 min read
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UK Rules against UAE Extradition Request in case of Yasir Afsar
We are privileged to announce that after a lengthy and costly battle, Westminster Magistrates Court has ruled last week that the United...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 18, 201313 min read
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Road Rage Victim Falsely Accused of Abusive Behaviour
What happens in a legal system where a complaint made by an individual without evidence, is taken to Court by Prosecutors? The result of...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 15, 20134 min read
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Matt Joyce found Innocent in Australian Supreme Court
Australian Courts Find Sunland Corporation mislead UAE Courtroom, leaving two businessmen Marcus Lee and Matt Jones stuck in Dubai under...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 10, 20134 min read
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Court of Appeal rules in Matt Joyce's Favour
Australian Courts Find Sunland Corporation mislead UAE Courtroom, leaving two businessmen Marcus Lee and Matt Jones stuck in Dubai under...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 10, 20134 min read
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