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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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The UAE’s “double game” becoming dangerous for the West
The United Arab Emirates has long been a close ally of the United States, with the two countries cooperating on issues ranging from...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 20, 20236 min read
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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...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 15, 20235 min read
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Gupta Brothers: UAE Extraditions more “Quid Pro Quo” than rule of law.
When South Africa ratified an extradition treaty with the UAE in 2018, officials assumed this would fast track requests like the Gupta...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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Iran-Saudi Arabia deal a dangerous sign of Western retreat - by Radha Stirling
Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia and Iran have been engaging in talks for several months, no one was prepared for the dramatic...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 14, 20234 min read
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DUBAI LAWYERS & LAW FIRMS
We maintain a list of trustworthy and not so trustworthy lawyers. The lawyer you choose can make or break your case and too many people...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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Arrested for drugs in Dubai: Kaz Crossley highlights UAE drug laws
The recent arrest of Kaz Crossley has Dubai's drug laws and enforcement issues under the spotlight again. Detained in Dubai CEO Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 18, 20234 min read
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Miss World criticised for selecting Dubai as 2023 pageant host
The Miss World pageant, the oldest beauty contest in the world, will be held in Dubai this year, according to organisers. The move is...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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Detained in Dubai’s 15th anniversary celebration
On the 30th of January, Detained in Dubai celebrated its 15th anniversary in London with friends, clients and members of the media and...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 10, 20236 min read
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UAE provides a risky haven for Russian money
As the first private jets from Moscow were landing in the UAE, Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International,...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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Tourism in Saudi Arabia too risky
Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a dangerous figure. Equal parts despot, dictator, mafia-style don, but...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 13, 20234 min read
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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
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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UAE's Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal
Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal “There is no freedom of the press in the UAE,” says Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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FCDO must increase UAE travel warnings after Brown inquest
The inquest into the death of British citizen Lee Bradley Brown, who died in a Dubai police station 11 years ago, heard that the number...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20224 min read
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Egypt issues Red Notice against American for criticising government"
US citizen arrested in Dubai after exercising legal free speech in America American citizen and former army captain, Sherif Osman, has...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20223 min read
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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...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Inquest into death of British national in Dubai custody set for October 31st
Inquest into death of British national in Dubai custody set for October 31st. Albert Douglas testimony from prison. Over a decade later,...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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Lee Bradley Brown jury verdict
Lee Bradley Brown Inquest jury verdict - Death in Dubai Police Custody After a 5 day Inquest into the death of Lee Bradley Brown at Bur...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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How to end your UAE debt nightmare
Irresponsible lending Every expat knows the story. On any given workday you may receive upwards of five calls from loan and card agents...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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Debt in Dubai - Press & Information Pack
Living in the UAE inevitably comes with persistent offers for mortgages, loans and credit cards from profit hungry local banks and their...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 29, 20221 min read
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World Cup fans unprepared for Doha dangers
“The World Cup in Doha has the potential of being the Black Friday of wrongful detentions,” says Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 31, 20223 min read
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