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Breaking news, press releases and expert analysis on legal issues, wrongful detentions, and travel risks in the UAE and surrounding regions. Our press releases are reported on television, radio and print media across the world.
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Ian Mackellar 'relieved after release from Dubai'
Family excited for Ian Mackellar's return to Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Ian Mackellar and his family have been dreading a gruelling drawn...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 8, 20244 min read
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Scottish grandfather’s Christmas visit to Dubai ends in nightmare
A 75 year old Aberdeenshire grandfather has been accused of trespass after complaining of Dubai neighbour’s party noise while looking...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 23, 20243 min read
1,673 views
Interpol Red Notice- Risk Assessment 2024
The appointment of the UAE's General Al Raisi as Director of Interpol has sparked concerns amongst the expat community in Middle Eastern...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 4, 20242 min read
374 views
Calls for boycott over Cornell Whitfield detention in Dubai
Calls for Dubai boycott over Miami bodyguard’s detention in Dubai TreySongz’ bodyguard, Cornell Whitfield from Miami, was sentenced to...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 28, 20233 min read
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Family of bodyguard facing year in Dubai prison appeal for support
Bodyguard to the stars sentenced to one year in Dubai jail for "doing his job". Miami VIP bodyguard Cornell Whitfield has been sentenced...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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VIP bodyguard sentenced to 1 year in Dubai jail for “doing his job”
A Miami personal protection professional has been sentenced to one year in Dubai jail for protecting his client against an aggressive...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 22, 20236 min read
579 views
UAE Travel Warning: New York student sentenced to 1 year in prison after transiting through Dubai
Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos was sentenced to ONE YEAR in prison after being falsely accused of “assaulting and insulting” Dubai...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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21 year old NY student faces Dubai jail after appalling treatment at airport
21 year old New York student faces Dubai jail after humiliating airport treatment. Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos faces hefty fines and...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 18, 20235 min read
18,885 views
Ireland's Potential Extradition Treaty with the UAE A Cause for Concern
Irish citizens face wrong arrests and extradition to a country notorious for human rights abuses if extradition treaty is agreed. The...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 11, 20234 min read
470 views
Qatar Interpol Red Notice for Bounced Cheque - REMOVED
An Australian man celebrated his freedom last week when Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert who founded the organisations...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 25, 20233 min read
434 views
Qatar Interpol Red Notice over debt REMOVED
A British woman was overcome with tears in a phone call to Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert who founded the...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 18, 20233 min read
330 views
American detained in Dubai calls for Senator help
Senator Baldwin calls on US State Department to help Veteran detained in Dubai 14 August 2023, Dubai: Senator Baldwin has reached out to...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 14, 20234 min read
1,250 views
Princess Latifa tortured by WOMAN
The woman police officer who tortured Latifa calls herself a “lucky and morally motivated girl”. A Dubai palace whistleblower has...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 14, 20234 min read
798 views
Interpol Director referred to International Criminal Court
A criminal referral has been made to the ICC by human rights group, Due Process International. The claim, prepared by Dr Jonathan Levy,...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 2, 20234 min read
243 views
Radha Stirling on Good Morning America - Tierra Allen case.
An American TikTok influencer has been stuck in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for the last two months and U.S. officials are now...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 27, 20232 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
255 views
UK media’s unethical promotion of Dubai property market
“At this point, UK citizens who lose their money in the Dubai property market could not be blamed for holding British media outlets...
Detained in Dubai
May 11, 20234 min read
266 views
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
58 views
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
581 views
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...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 18, 20234 min read
578 views
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