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The false promise of Dubai’s property sector
“I have made peace with the fact that I got scammed out of all my money; but what am I supposed to do now?” So says one South African...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 28, 20224 min read
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UAE Bounced Cheques Decriminalised. What’s the reality?
“We only need to look at Qatar to learn what to expect from the UAE”, explains Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai. “Qatar has...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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"The Dubai Debt Trap" - The Economist, Dec 2021
Ryan Cornelius hadn’t even intended to set foot outside Dubai airport. When he boarded a flight from Karachi on May 21st 2008, he planned...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 16, 202128 min read
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Happy Birthday Billy Hood - Dubai detainees halt investors in luxury property show
A crowd of supporters turned up at Dubai’s biggest Luxury Property Show in London yesterday to show their support for Billy Hood, who...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 28, 20213 min read
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American woman traumatised after Qatar Interpol warrant
American woman's life has been torn apart by Qatar's abuse of the Interpol Red Notice system, raising serious human rights concerns. New...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 30, 20217 min read
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US veteran JAILED in Dubai 'hell hole' over bank debts will never be allowed to leave
Afghanistan soldier with PTSD jailed in Abu Dhabi, reveals hellish prison conditions A 44 year old PTSD sufferer and Afghanistan veteran...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 29, 20215 min read
1,611 views
“Don’t support Dubai Expo”, warn British investors
Escalating diplomatic efforts for Brit detained in Dubai British investors have warned businesses and investors to avoid Dubai Expo over...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 13, 20214 min read
191 views
André Gauthier HOME after Dubai jail nightmare
Press Release: André Gauthier returns to Canada after Dubai jail nightmare André Gauthier is finally reunited with his family after...
Detained in Dubai
May 10, 20213 min read
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Radha Stirling interviews American detained in Dubai over legal marijuana. “He’s free”.
“Nevada resident Peter Clark, from California, was finally freed from Dubai after his 2 month ordeal which cost him $50,000. Peter was...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 21, 20213 min read
779 views
Swiss government & business councils advised to issue new UAE warnings to citizens
Stirling has contacted the UAE ambassador to Switzerland, the Swiss ambassador to UAE, the Swiss-UAE business council, and the Swiss...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 1, 20214 min read
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NY Court orders damages for man targeted by UAE Sheikh & his US agents because he “knew too much”
New York District Court orders damages in claim against agents of “corrupt UAE ruler” who “targeted him due to his intricate knowledge of...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 18, 20215 min read
417 views
Investor beware: Israelis face unique risks in the UAE
The rules are rigged – what's earned in the UAE is likely to stay in the UAE – and the more successful you are, the higher the risk In...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 6, 20214 min read
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Scots grandad 'held hostage' in Dubai over bounced cheque returns home to family
A Scots grandad who was held as a 'debt hostage' in the Middle East after a cheque bounced has been allowed to return home in time for...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 4, 20211 min read
128 views
New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Israeli’s mis-sold the elusive “Dubai dream”
Discussed: RISKS to Israelis keen to invest in Dubai - Sean Hannity weighs in. The Israeli commerce sector is excited for reciprocal...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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