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Craig Ballentine on X Spaces: NI man detained in Dubai over Google review to speak in live X Spaces
Northern Ireland man facing Dubai jail over online Google review is set to join Detained in Dubai CEO, Radha Stirling, on X Spaces.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Mother of Belfast man detained in Dubai over Google review calls for help
Friends and family have rallied behind Craig Ballentine, an autism support worker from Northern Ireland who faces prosecution in Dubai
Detained in Dubai
Nov 12, 20243 min read
4,469 views
Father fears ex wife in Dubai will put him on Interpol
A British father fears he could be listed on Interpol after his wife left him in Dubai under pressure from her strict father.
Detained in Dubai
Sep 23, 20242 min read
298 views
Citibank uses Interpol against Dubai customer
Citibank opened a criminal case and Interpol warrant against a long term business customer.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 26, 20242 min read
402 views
More prison sentences for Ohio brothers in Dubai
An Ohio veteran and his brother are appealing sentences that would see them behind Dubai jail bars beyond Christmas.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 22, 20242 min read
1,039 views
Ohio veteran calls for Senator help after being drugged then beaten in Dubai
A 24 year old veteran and his brother are facing charges in Dubai after being scammed and drugged at a yacht party
Detained in Dubai
Aug 11, 20242 min read
476 views
French teacher faces Dubai jail for “insulting” driver who tailgated her
45 year old teacher, Sandra de Zori, is facing a Dubai nightmare after being charged for insulting an erratic driver who was tailgating her.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 10, 20243 min read
748 views
Detained in Dubai: Radha Stirling on "Wake up" with Sonia Poulton
Social media laws in the UAE and the risk of false allegations, arbitrary detention and human rights violations.
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20241 min read
386 views
Mr USA contender detained in Dubai
next possible Mr USA is an air force veteran and B-52 mechanic and Honor Guardsman but he may not be able to compete for the title
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20243 min read
3,577 views
UN asked to intervene in Dubai human rights abuses against American tech entrepreneur
The United Nations has been presented with evidence that US citizen, Edel Hsieh, has been arbitrarily detained in Dubai prison.
Detained in Dubai
Jun 20, 20243 min read
500 views
Wife fights for American husband detained in Dubai over false allegations
Young wife distraught over husband’s three month long detention and torture in Dubai.
Detained in Dubai
Jun 7, 20243 min read
602 views
How to prevent an Interpol Red Notice
Preventing an Interpol Red Notice, by Expert Radha Stirling A brief Q&A by veteran Interpol and Extradition expert, Radha Stirling,...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 13, 20243 min read
203 views
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
Increasing Influence in the UK Media Landscape
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf states have markedly expanded their influence within the UK media sector,...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 28, 20236 min read
174 views
Nomura executive’s travel ban raises concerns for foreign companies in China
“When democratic countries do business in un-democratic countries, it exposes their staff, executives, and their investors to...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 6, 20234 min read
229 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
18,961 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 12, 20234 min read
470 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
Praise for dedication of Jackson Lee in Tierra Allen case
Radha Stirling, CEO of organisation Detained in Dubai, praised the dedication of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Tierra Allen case...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 18, 20233 min read
184 views
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