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Qatar Interpol Red Notice over debt REMOVED

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Aug 18, 20233 min read

Qatar Interpol Red Notice over debt REMOVED

A British woman was overcome with tears in a phone call to Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert who founded the...

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Holidays in the Gulf: Danger behind the glamour - by Radha Stirling

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Apr 15, 20235 min read

Holidays in the Gulf: Danger behind the glamour - by Radha Stirling

The goal of a brochure or tourism advertisement, obviously, is to make enticing promises that fuel the hopes of travellers about having...

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UAE Investment Warning by tortured London businessman

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Dec 2, 20224 min read

UAE Investment Warning by tortured London businessman

In a most egregious attack, those who are responsible for the safety and protection of people in their custody, took advantage of their...

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Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel

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Nov 23, 20222 min read

Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel

When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...

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Qatar bans Jewish religious observance at World Cup

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Nov 21, 20223 min read

Qatar bans Jewish religious observance at World Cup

More than 10,000 religious Jews from Israel and around the world are expected to arrive in Doha to attend the World Cup after having been...

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Brian Glendinning’s emotional reunion with family at Edinburgh Airport

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Nov 19, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning’s emotional reunion with family at Edinburgh Airport

Brian was welcomed home this morning at Edinburgh’s airport in an emotional reunion with his loving family and friends. He was met by his...

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Nov 18, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning flight delayed

Storms in Iraq have prevented Brian Glendinning from returning to Scotland today as scheduled. “I spoke with Brian last night just before...

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Brian Glendinning to arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow

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Nov 17, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning to arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow

After two months in Iraqi jail, the Scottish construction engineer is due to arrive at Edinburgh airport tomorrow. He will be greeted by...

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Brian Glendinning awaits exit visa from Iraq

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Nov 14, 20224 min read

Brian Glendinning awaits exit visa from Iraq

Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning was released from an Iraqi jail yesterday. He’s currently waiting in a secure Baghdad...

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Nov 14, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning FREED from Iraq jail

“I am thrilled to announce that British construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been released from Baghdad jail today”, said IPEX...

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British prisoner in Iraq pleads Rishi Sunak for help

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Nov 10, 20223 min read

British prisoner in Iraq pleads Rishi Sunak for help

After two months in Baghdad jail, British father of three pleads for Rishi Sunak to help get him home. The construction engineer has been...

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Iraq awaits diplomatic note from Qatar to release Brian Glendinning

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Nov 8, 20223 min read

Iraq awaits diplomatic note from Qatar to release Brian Glendinning

Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been locked up for two months in egregious conditions in a Baghdad jail after Qatar...

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Qatari Ambassador receives MP for Brian Glendinning

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Nov 8, 20222 min read

Qatari Ambassador receives MP for Brian Glendinning

Mr Douglas Chapman, MP for Dumferline and West Fife visited the Qatar Embassy yesterday to hand deliver a letter. He was welcomed by...

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FIFA World Cup Travel Warning: Women & LGBT+ risk jail or flogging

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Oct 25, 20224 min read

FIFA World Cup Travel Warning: Women & LGBT+ risk jail or flogging

FEMALE and LGBT+ England fans risk serious consequences at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar if they report being the victim of a sex attack,...

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No response from Cleverly leaves Glendinning family arranging protest at Scottish parliament

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Oct 23, 20222 min read

No response from Cleverly leaves Glendinning family arranging protest at Scottish parliament

No response from Cleverly leaves Glendinning family arranging protest at Scottish parliament this week Scottish construction engineer...

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“There is no case” says Brian Glendinning’s Iraqi lawyer on Qatar Interpol warrant

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Oct 18, 20225 min read

“There is no case” says Brian Glendinning’s Iraqi lawyer on Qatar Interpol warrant

Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning’s detention has been extended for another week by the courts. “The punishment is the...

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Family distraught after call from Baghdad jail: Brian Glendinning

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Oct 18, 20223 min read

Family distraught after call from Baghdad jail: Brian Glendinning

Family distraught after call from Baghdad jail: Brian Glendinning “He’s not well. He has no energy. I really think he’s given up. The...

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Brian Glendinning's Children call upon David Beckham to help free their dad

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Oct 13, 20223 min read

Brian Glendinning's Children call upon David Beckham to help free their dad

Children call upon David Beckham to help free their dad from Baghdad jail and save him from Qatar prison. The children of a Scottish man...

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Scottish man detained in Iraq sentenced to 2 years in Qatar jail ‘likely to be extradited’

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Oct 11, 20224 min read

Scottish man detained in Iraq sentenced to 2 years in Qatar jail ‘likely to be extradited’

British citizen Brian Glendinning was to start work on a construction engineering contract in Basra last month, when he was abruptly...

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Scottish man detained in Iraq over Qatar Interpol warrant. BBC Scotland talks with Radha Stirling

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Oct 10, 20224 min read

Scottish man detained in Iraq over Qatar Interpol warrant. BBC Scotland talks with Radha Stirling

BBC's Good Morning Scotland discusses Brian Glendinning, a British engineer’s fight against Qatar extradition ‘a warning to World Cup...

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