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Israeli PTSD sufferer arbitrarily arrested in Dubai

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Dec 29, 20223 min read

Israeli PTSD sufferer arbitrarily arrested in Dubai

In a case reminiscent of the arrest of Steven Long last March, an Israeli citizen who has been diagnosed with PTSD was detained at Dubai...

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Why no Brits were arrested during World Cup

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Dec 22, 20223 min read

Why no Brits were arrested during World Cup

The World Cup in Qatar has passed without any reported arrests or police incidents involving British citizens, counter to expectations....

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Sherif Osman case highlights America’s dwindling influence in the Middle East

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Dec 12, 20224 min read

Sherif Osman case highlights America’s dwindling influence in the Middle East

When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, the United States was the last superpower standing, and then-President George H.W....

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Scottish man fights for Iraq jail cellmate

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Dec 12, 20223 min read

Scottish man fights for Iraq jail cellmate

Brian Glendinning returned home to Scotland after being detained in an Iraqi jail over a Qatar issued Interpol Red Notice for debt. After...

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Dec 8, 20224 min read

UAE out-spends China to win influence

Between the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the Emirates Investment Authority, Mubadala, and the Investment Corporation of Dubai; the...

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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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UAE Investment Warning by tortured London businessman

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Dec 2, 20224 min read

UAE Investment Warning by tortured London businessman

In a most egregious attack, those who are responsible for the safety and protection of people in their custody, took advantage of their...

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“My Iraq Prison Hell” - Brian Glendinning talks to Radha Stirling

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Nov 29, 20222 min read

“My Iraq Prison Hell” - Brian Glendinning talks to Radha Stirling

After two months of prison hell, Brian opens up and he's angry at Qatar's "disgusting" World Cup. Scottish construction engineer, Brian...

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Stirling hails progress in detention of American over Egypt criticism

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Nov 28, 20223 min read

Stirling hails progress in detention of American over Egypt criticism

Urgent diplomatic intervention required. American citizen Sherif Osman, who was arrested in Dubai earlier this month and faces...

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Qatar threatens potential withdrawal of investment from UK

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Nov 28, 20223 min read

Qatar threatens potential withdrawal of investment from UK

“If there was ever any doubt that Gulf investors in Europe view their capital as ‘hush money’, this should make it clear,” says Radha...

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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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Nov 23, 202213 min read

Qatar Airways abuse exposed.

With the looming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the myriad nefarious controversies, allegations of corruption and skulduggery...

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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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Foreign Office told “Dubai travel warnings insufficient”

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Nov 23, 20223 min read

Foreign Office told “Dubai travel warnings insufficient”

Coroner tells FCDO to increase Dubai travel warnings. The inquest into the death of Lee Bradley Brown heard that the number of new cases...

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Qatar bans Jewish religious observance at World Cup

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Nov 21, 20223 min read

Qatar bans Jewish religious observance at World Cup

More than 10,000 religious Jews from Israel and around the world are expected to arrive in Doha to attend the World Cup after having been...

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Brian Glendinning’s emotional reunion with family at Edinburgh Airport

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Nov 19, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning’s emotional reunion with family at Edinburgh Airport

Brian was welcomed home this morning at Edinburgh’s airport in an emotional reunion with his loving family and friends. He was met by his...

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Nov 18, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning flight delayed

Storms in Iraq have prevented Brian Glendinning from returning to Scotland today as scheduled. “I spoke with Brian last night just before...

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Brian Glendinning to arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow

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Nov 17, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning to arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow

After two months in Iraqi jail, the Scottish construction engineer is due to arrive at Edinburgh airport tomorrow. He will be greeted by...

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Nov 14, 20222 min read

Brian Glendinning FREED from Iraq jail

“I am thrilled to announce that British construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been released from Baghdad jail today”, said IPEX...

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