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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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UAE Golden Visa holder seized by special forces in Dubai
United Cement Group (UCG) owner, Ulugbek Shadmanov fights extradition from Dubai
Detained in Dubai
Jan 85 min read
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Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE
Stuart Quiney faced a harsh sentence in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis is currently in flight from Dubai to Dublin.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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18 year old facing Dubai jail over holiday romance stunned at lack of help from David Lammy MP
Detained in Dubai suggests that travel warnings are issued to travellers en route to Dubai at the point of ticket purchase
Detained in Dubai
Dec 5, 20243 min read
1,007 views
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds needed for rare Addison's disease.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20245 min read
4,474 views
Irish mother pleads for help as daughter & granddaughter stuck in UAE
Trish McCabe, wants the Irish government to get her daughter and granddaughter out of Abu Dhabi where theyve been trapped since March 2022 .
Detained in Dubai
Nov 19, 20242 min read
1,844 views
Craig Ballentine on X Spaces: NI man detained in Dubai over Google review to speak in live X Spaces
Northern Ireland man facing Dubai jail over online Google review is set to join Detained in Dubai CEO, Radha Stirling, on X Spaces.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Belfast man arrested in UAE for Google review
Ballentine was arrested three weeks ago when he arrived in Abu Dhabi for a short vacation to visit friends.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 9, 20243 min read
859 views
Georgia Navy Vet detained over prescriptions FREED
Radha Stirling confirms the case against Charles Wimberly has been dropped after the group, Detained in Dubai, lobbied for his release.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 1, 20243 min read
557 views
Mother calls on Ireland to issue Interpol Red Notice to recover kidnapped children from Egypt
Interpol is open to abuse and weaponisation by vindictive and dangerous spouses.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 31, 20242 min read
221 views
Will Dubai extradite alleged Kinahan associate Sean McGovern
Ireland executed an extradition treaty with the UAE in hope of securing the prosecution of Daniel Kinahan and those close to him.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 17, 20242 min read
1,120 views
Navy veteran from Georgia faces years in Dubai prison over prescription medicine
52 year old disabled Navy Veteran and PTSD sufferer faces years in Dubai prison over prescription CBD and Ibuprofen to combat chronic pain.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 14, 20243 min read
952 views
Father fears ex wife in Dubai will put him on Interpol
A British father fears he could be listed on Interpol after his wife left him in Dubai under pressure from her strict father.
Detained in Dubai
Sep 23, 20242 min read
298 views
Citibank uses Interpol against Dubai customer
Citibank opened a criminal case and Interpol warrant against a long term business customer.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 26, 20242 min read
402 views
More prison sentences for Ohio brothers in Dubai
An Ohio veteran and his brother are appealing sentences that would see them behind Dubai jail bars beyond Christmas.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 22, 20242 min read
1,039 views
Ohio veteran calls for Senator help after being drugged then beaten in Dubai
A 24 year old veteran and his brother are facing charges in Dubai after being scammed and drugged at a yacht party
Detained in Dubai
Aug 11, 20242 min read
476 views
French teacher faces Dubai jail for “insulting” driver who tailgated her
45 year old teacher, Sandra de Zori, is facing a Dubai nightmare after being charged for insulting an erratic driver who was tailgating her.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 10, 20243 min read
748 views
Prosecutor Starmer targets citizens & Elon Musk's X
Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International is alarmed at Starmer’s "far right thug" rhetoric
Detained in Dubai
Aug 5, 20242 min read
147 views
Irish domestic violence victim detained in Dubai on charges of attempted suicide
Tori Towey moved to Dubai to work with Emirates Airlines but things turned ugly when her new partner began a campaign of abuse.
Detained in Dubai
Jul 9, 20245 min read
10,772 views
Mr USA contender detained in Dubai
next possible Mr USA is an air force veteran and B-52 mechanic and Honor Guardsman but he may not be able to compete for the title
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20243 min read
3,577 views
UN asked to intervene in Dubai human rights abuses against American tech entrepreneur
The United Nations has been presented with evidence that US citizen, Edel Hsieh, has been arbitrarily detained in Dubai prison.
Detained in Dubai
Jun 20, 20243 min read
500 views
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