Radha Stirling CEO | Detained in Dubai 3/16

Upcoming Forum “Chilling Democracy: The US Government's War on Whistleblowers and Critics” announced

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Aug 1, 20234 min read

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....

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How to end your UAE or Qatar debt nightmare

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Jun 9, 20234 min read

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...

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The attack on Nostromo and kidnapping of Princess Latifa - Questions answered for the FIRST time

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May 30, 20232 min read

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...

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Stirling deletes another Qatar Interpol Red Notice

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May 30, 20234 min read

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...

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Dubai property market a minefield of laundering, scams, and sanctions evasion

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May 9, 20235 min read

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...

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Emirati head of Interpol to face legal action over torture

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Apr 28, 20235 min read

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....

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Another wrongful Qatari Red Notice deleted

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Apr 28, 20234 min read

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...

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The UAE’s “double game” becoming dangerous for the West

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Apr 20, 20236 min read

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...

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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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Interpol’s impartiality must be safeguarded

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Apr 11, 20235 min read

Interpol’s impartiality must be safeguarded

Interpol plays a critical role in coordinating international efforts to combat crime, terrorism, and other transnational threats....

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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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Radha Stirling, CEO at IPEX (Interpol & Extradition) Reform

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Apr 5, 20233 min read

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...

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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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Can I transit through Dubai if I have a debt?

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Feb 20, 20231 min read

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...

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Radha Stirling comments on on Love Island kaz arrest

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Feb 17, 20233 min read

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...

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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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Detained in Dubai

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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Egyptian-American political commentator freed from UAE custody, returns home

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Dec 29, 20223 min read

Egyptian-American political commentator freed from UAE custody, returns home

Following a high-profile campaign to secure the freedom of Egyptian-American Sherif Osman after his arrest in Dubai over his criticism of...

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