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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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Gupta Brothers: UAE Extraditions more “Quid Pro Quo” than rule of law.

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Apr 11, 20233 min read

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...

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Iran-Saudi Arabia deal a dangerous sign of Western retreat - by Radha Stirling

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Mar 14, 20234 min read

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...

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Mar 6, 20231 min read

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...

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Arrested for drugs in Dubai: Kaz Crossley highlights UAE drug laws

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Feb 18, 20234 min read

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...

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Miss World criticised for selecting Dubai as 2023 pageant host

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Feb 15, 20234 min read

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...

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Feb 10, 20236 min read

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...

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UAE provides a risky haven for Russian money

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Jan 18, 20233 min read

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,...

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Jan 13, 20234 min read

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...

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UAE lifts alcohol regulations, increases likelihood of arrest

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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...

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UAE's Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal

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Dec 6, 20223 min read

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...

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FCDO must increase UAE travel warnings after Brown inquest

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Nov 24, 20224 min read

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...

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Egypt issues Red Notice against American for criticising government"

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Nov 24, 20223 min read

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...

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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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Inquest into death of British national in Dubai custody set for October 31st

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Nov 4, 20222 min read

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,...

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Nov 4, 20223 min read

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...

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Sep 29, 20224 min read

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...

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Debt in Dubai - Press & Information Pack

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Sep 29, 20221 min read

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...

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World Cup fans unprepared for Doha dangers

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Aug 31, 20223 min read

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...

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Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad

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Jul 28, 20224 min read

Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad

Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? GULF IN JUSTICE PODCAST asks Brits detained abroad Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz...

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