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Sarah Coble
Apr 17, 20212 min read
UAE Drops Cybercrime Charges Against American Who Insulted Vengeful Ex by Email
An American who faced two years in a United Arab Emirates prison for calling her ex a "dirty animal" in an email has been released without c
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Detained in Dubai
Apr 12, 20214 min read
Dubai police arrest American man for possession of hashish consumed OUTSIDE the UAE
It’s happened again. Dubai’s strict drug laws prohibit the possession of hashish/marijuana, but possession there, includes carrying drugs...
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Detained in Dubai
Mar 3, 20213 min read
UAE Sheikh receives Bangladeshi State Minister raising human rights issues
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi seeks to woo Bangladesh’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam, MP in Khater Massaad case, raising...
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Detained in Dubai
Feb 16, 20219 min read
Cosmopolitan covers Detained in Dubai
Going on holiday or on a backpacking adventure is a lot of fun; it's why so many people do it. But something that could ruin that fun big...
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Detained in Dubai
Feb 9, 20214 min read
‘Quid Pro Quo UAE’ using diplomacy to expand powers
“It was nothing short of shocking to see the UAE hand over British national Christian Michel immediately upon India’s unlawful attack of...
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Detained in Dubai
Jan 25, 20214 min read
Before Israelis invest in RAK, Abu Dhabi must rein in Sheikh Saud
The small northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is aggressively soliciting foreign investment, but eager Israeli investors should be wary....
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 29, 20201 min read
The United Arab Emirates is trying to rebrand its image by making changes to its legal system
...Radha Stirling, who founded the advocacy group Detained in Dubai, said the fear of losing expats and investors has triggered the legal...
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 21, 20201 min read
New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Israeli’s mis-sold the elusive “Dubai dream”
Discussed: RISKS to Israelis keen to invest in Dubai - Sean Hannity weighs in. The Israeli commerce sector is excited for reciprocal...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20205 min read
Kosher hotels and authoritarianism
Israelis see attraction in easy UAE travel, but some have concerns JERUSALEM (JTA) — Chevy Fleischman and a friend travel far from their...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 18, 20203 min read
Caitlin McNamara sexual assault in the UAE
"32 year old Caitlin McNamara has spoken to media about her allegations of sexual harassment by Sheikh Nayan bin Mubarak Al Nayan
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 15, 20204 min read
Second victim sues UK lawyers Dechert’s Neil Gerrard for UAE human rights abuses
Jihad Quzma, former legal advisor to Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, sues Dechert for UAE human rights violatons
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Detained in Dubai
Sep 10, 20203 min read
BREAKING: Dubai royal Sheikha Zaynab livestreams attack on family
Wife of Dubai royal Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum broadcast multiple Instagram livestreams today as she tearfully...
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Detained in Dubai
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Stirling: Qatar’s UK business holdings should support wrongfully detained expats
Due Process International CEO identifies Qatar investments in UK as possible impediment to govt intervention for citizens detained in...
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Detained in Dubai
Apr 1, 20206 min read
UK Grandfather and former bodyguard/driver to the royal family and top UK politicians, jailed
He has been stuck there for 5 years, unable to leave, unable to earn money, facing homelessness with a severely injured leg after a recent,
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Detained in Dubai
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Foreign office urged to save desperate Brits stranded in Dubai
FCO urged to negotiate repatriation flights from UAE that could save British lives Patrick Moody, British Ambassador to UAE “Countless...
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Detained in Dubai
Mar 24, 20202 min read
Detained in Dubai calls upon Gulf States to release expat detainees at risk of Coronavirus
Human rights infringements as vulnerable expats detained in unsanitary jails in the UAE, at risk of Coronavirus. The overwhelming...
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Detained in Dubai
Mar 22, 20203 min read
Qatar: “Free Covid-19 vulnerable Australian and British nationals detained in Doha”
Desperate appeal by families to release vulnerable foreigners detained in Doha. Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Doha and Due Process...
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Detained in Dubai
Mar 11, 202012 min read
FIFA2022’s host country Qatar told “Free Trapped British Nationals”, detained 73 year old speaks out
Gross human rights violations hidden by UK politicians. British nationals trapped or jailed in Qatar’s desert prison have received...
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Detained in Dubai
Mar 5, 20204 min read
Case exposes anti female bias in UAE
- Princesses Haya & Latifa cases reveal discriminatory system from the top American sexual harassment victim arrested in Dubai for...
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Detained in Dubai
Mar 1, 20203 min read
Former personal assistant to Rob Lowe, Joan Rivers and John Denver facing UAE jail for cybercrime
New life. MB gave up well paid work as a PA for Hollywood’s biggest stars, for travel and a rewarding life teaching in Thailand and India...
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