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Detained in Dubai

Jan 6, 20233 min read

UAE lifts alcohol regulations, increases likelihood of arrest

In a move intended to further boost tourism, the UAE has relaxed the regulations on buying and consuming alcohol; but Gulf expert Radha...

Detained in Dubai

Sep 8, 20221 min read

BOOZE YOU LOSE Footie fans could walk into a booze law trap during the World Cup in Qatar

BOOZE YOU LOSE Footie fans could walk into a booze law trap during the World Cup in Qatar, legal expert warns FOOTBALL fans could walk...

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Jul 12, 20223 min read

Dubai: Arrested for drugs at airport. What can get you into trouble?

Drugs in Dubai. What can get you into trouble? The list is endless; Herbal tobacco, herb grinders, poppyseeds, cannabis smoked outside...

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...

Detained in Dubai

Oct 21, 20172 min read

Scotsman Jamie Harron sentenced today to 3 months in Dubai jail for brushing up against man in crowd

Today Jamie Harron was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for accidentally brushing the hip of an Arab customer at the Rock Bottom bar in...

Detained in Dubai

Oct 10, 20173 min read

Statement from Radha Stirling 17:00, 11 October 2017 re Jamie Harron

Jamie has two open cases against him in Dubai. The first case was for brushing past the man and the second includes allegations of a rude...

Detained in Dubai

Oct 5, 20175 min read

Brit facing 3 years jail in Dubai for "public indecency"

Following the recent, frightening arrest and detainment of British family man Billy Barclay, another Scot, Jamie Harron has also fallen...