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Economic Volatility in UAE Increases Expat Risks
Over the coming year the United Arab Emirates is going to likely face a number of economic and political challenges The country’s ruler,...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 2, 20172 min read


Another day, another expat defrauded in the UAE
UAE continues to woo foreign talent and investment ,then rob them of their businesses and assets, leaving them penniless, jailed or on...
Detained in Dubai
May 16, 20173 min read


Emirates NBD collectors pose as Interpol agents
Emirates NBD بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني #debtcollectors pose as INTERPOL HQ agents when phoning customers.. "We are Interpol, come to our...
Detained in Dubai
May 16, 20172 min read


Interpol’s gesture of transparency
In response to both the increasing misuse of Interpol Red Notices by countries like the United Arab Emirates, and the lobbying by...
Detained in Dubai
May 15, 20172 min read


“British Bar should cancel their seminar with Dubai arbitration”. Lawyers outraged after law journal
International lawyers are taking issue with the British & Irish Commercial Bar Association (BICBA) holding a seminar in collaboration...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 26, 20178 min read


Press Release: UK Lawyers warn British & Irish Commercial Bar Association to avoid promoting Dub
Starts- British lawyers are taking issue with the British & Irish Commercial Bar Association holding a seminar in collaboration with the...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 26, 20177 min read


British Irish Commercial Bar Association supporting Dubai International Arbitration Centre next mont
British Irish Commercial Bar Association should be aware that in working with the Dubai International Arbitration Centre next month, they...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 20, 20173 min read


We need to smarten up and stop letting Dubai make fools of us
The media has published numerous cases of how the UAE has been abusing its authority and judicial system against foreigners for years. We...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 20, 20175 min read


Abu Dhabi's New Tourism Court
Of course it is an encouraging and hopeful sign that the UAE is recognizing that there are enormous problems with the country's legal...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 3, 20172 min read
موقع انجليزي يحذر المستثمرين الأجانب من فساد رؤوس الأموال الإماراتية بغطاء حكومي إماراتي
موقع انجليزي يحذر المستثمرين الأجانب من فساد رؤوس الأموال الإماراتية بغطاء حكومي إماراتي حذر الموقع الإنجليزي "ديتين إن دبي"المستثمرين...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 3, 20173 min read


Detained in Dubai is calling on Embassies to warn their citizens of the hidden risks for expats and
"While a number of foreign governments have warned citizens about breaking the laws in Dubai and have even updated them to include the...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 3, 20174 min read


British National convicted in Dubai of promoting a fundraiser for two children in need of life savin
Statement by Radha Stirling, founder & CEO of Detained in Dubai “I have been aware of Luisa’s case now since 2015. She was originally...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 3, 20173 min read
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