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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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Sanjit Pruthi trapped in UAE
Can’t work. Can’t leave. Relying on charity for food and shelter: The foreigners trapped in Dubai Sanjit Pruthi paid 80,000 Rupees (£760)...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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
Ian Mackellar advice: "Don't procrastinate, contact Radha Stirling".
Hi, I’m Ian. If you’re looking at these testimonials to help you decide whether or not to contact Detained in Dubai, my advice is to go...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 28, 20243 min read
UK bid for Secretary General of Interpol
Will the appointment of a British Secretary General promote human rights within the organisation? Interpol’s controversial appointment of...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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
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
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, 20243 min read
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, 20234 min read
UAE Bank Interpol Red Notice DELETED
Bank's Interpol Red Notice serves as warning to foreign property investors: In 2008, an investor accepted a mortgage offer of AED 2m from...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 27, 20234 min read
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
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
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 23, 20236 min read
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
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
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
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
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, 20234 min read
BREAKING: TikTok influencer Tierra Allen FREED from Dubai
Months long ordeal came to an end today when Tierra boarded a flight home. Allen has been banned from returning to Dubai. She paid a...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 9, 20235 min read
Apprentice star Selina's Dubai hell
Apprentice star and entrepreneur Selina is facing a hefty jail sentence if she doesn’t pay out £27,750 GBP in a bounced cheque case -...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 1, 20237 min read
Upcoming Forum “Chilling Democracy: The US Government's War on Whistleblowers and Critics” announced
In recent years, the American government has launched what observers describe as an unprecedented war on whistleblowers and critics....
Detained in Dubai
Aug 1, 20234 min read
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