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New civil case compounds ordeal of detained social media influencer in Dubai
Tierra Allen, a social media influencer known as "Sassy Trucker," was arrested in Dubai after an altercation with a car rental agency...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 2, 20233 min read
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Apprentice star Selina's Dubai hell
Apprentice star and entrepreneur Selina is facing a hefty jail sentence if she doesn’t pay out £27,750 GBP in a bounced cheque case -...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 1, 20237 min read
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Upcoming Forum “Chilling Democracy: The US Government's War on Whistleblowers and Critics” announced
In recent years, the American government has launched what observers describe as an unprecedented war on whistleblowers and critics....
Detained in Dubai
Aug 1, 20234 min read
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How to end your UAE or Qatar 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
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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The attack on Nostromo and kidnapping of Princess Latifa - Questions answered for the FIRST time
The incident involving Princess Latifa and Nostromo continues to puzzle people, but Detained in Dubai promises to make further details...
Detained in Dubai
May 30, 20232 min read
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Stirling deletes another Qatar Interpol Red Notice
This week, the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) removed the name of a British entrepreneur from its Red Notice...
Detained in Dubai
May 30, 20234 min read
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Dubai property market a minefield of laundering, scams, and sanctions evasion
The Dubai real estate market has long been a popular destination for foreign investors, with its attractive tax and investment...
Detained in Dubai
May 9, 20235 min read
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Emirati head of Interpol to face legal action over torture
In 2019, Ali Issa Ahmad, a British football fan, traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support his team during the Asian Cup....
Detained in Dubai
Apr 28, 20235 min read
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Another wrongful Qatari Red Notice deleted
Detained in Dubai has secured the removal of another client’s name from the Interpol database after being subjected to an abusive Red...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 28, 20234 min read
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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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Interpol’s impartiality must be safeguarded
Interpol plays a critical role in coordinating international efforts to combat crime, terrorism, and other transnational threats....
Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 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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Radha Stirling, CEO at IPEX (Interpol & Extradition) Reform
Originally published at Great Companies Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? Radha Stirling: Since...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 5, 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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Can I transit through Dubai if I have a debt?
A common question of former UAE expats and one that should be asked before travel: Countless people over the years have been arrested...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Radha Stirling comments on on Love Island kaz arrest
The case of Kaz Crossley; arrested in Abu Dhabi enroute to Thailand yesterday over allegations of possessing and consuming drugs in 2020...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 17, 20233 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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