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UAE provides a risky haven for Russian money
As the first private jets from Moscow were landing in the UAE, Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International,...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Tourism in Saudi Arabia too risky
Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a dangerous figure. Equal parts despot, dictator, mafia-style don, but...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 13, 20234 min read
UAE lifts alcohol regulations, increases likelihood of arrest
In a move intended to further boost tourism, the UAE has relaxed the regulations on buying and consuming alcohol; but Gulf expert Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 6, 20233 min read
Egyptian-American political commentator freed from UAE custody, returns home
Following a high-profile campaign to secure the freedom of Egyptian-American Sherif Osman after his arrest in Dubai over his criticism of...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 29, 20223 min read
Sherif Osman case highlights America’s dwindling influence in the Middle East
When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, the United States was the last superpower standing, and then-President George H.W....
Detained in Dubai
Dec 12, 20224 min read
Brian Glendinning’s emotional reunion with family at Edinburgh Airport
Brian was welcomed home this morning at Edinburgh’s airport in an emotional reunion with his loving family and friends. He was met by his...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Brian Glendinning flight delayed
Storms in Iraq have prevented Brian Glendinning from returning to Scotland today as scheduled. “I spoke with Brian last night just before...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Brian Glendinning to arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow
After two months in Iraqi jail, the Scottish construction engineer is due to arrive at Edinburgh airport tomorrow. He will be greeted by...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Brian Glendinning awaits exit visa from Iraq
Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning was released from an Iraqi jail yesterday. He’s currently waiting in a secure Baghdad...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 20224 min read
Brian Glendinning FREED from Iraq jail
“I am thrilled to announce that British construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been released from Baghdad jail today”, said IPEX...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 20222 min read
British prisoner in Iraq pleads Rishi Sunak for help
After two months in Baghdad jail, British father of three pleads for Rishi Sunak to help get him home. The construction engineer has been...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Mother asks MP’s to push Middle Eastern allies to join Hague Convention on Child Abduction
Millions of British and European nationals live in the Middle East and many more Middle Easterners live in Britain and Europe. As...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 7, 20223 min read
The false promise of Dubai’s property sector
“I have made peace with the fact that I got scammed out of all my money; but what am I supposed to do now?” So says one South African...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Abusive Saudi initiated UAE Interpol Red Notice Deleted by Radha Stirling
Abusive Interpol Red Notice Deleted by Interpol and extradition crisis consultant, Radha Stirling When a Jordanian business owner was...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 24, 20223 min read
Crypto pioneer Chris Emms released from Saudi Arabia
After 8 months in Saudi Arabia, Christopher Emms has finally won his extradition battle. British national Chris Emms has been released...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 30, 20223 min read
New Interpol Prevention Service to combat Red Notice Abuse
Abuse of the Interpol system by countries around the world has been steadily increasing in recent years, with Gulf States leading the...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 22, 20222 min read
UAE debt statute of limitations
The UAE economy was suffering badly even before the pandemic according to many experts. This 2018 article explains how the desert country...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 31, 20222 min read
60 Minutes | British Cryptocurrency expert wanted by FBI after trip to North Korea
60 Minutes investigates how British citizen Christopher Emms has become one of the FBI's "Most Wanted" after attending a crypto...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 8, 20222 min read
Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad
Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? GULF IN JUSTICE PODCAST asks Brits detained abroad Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 28, 20224 min read
MP accuses Foreign Office of 'washing hands' of Brit detained in Saudi
Crispin Blunt expresses concern over lack of FCDO government intervention in overseas rights abuses against Brits. 30 year old Chris Emms...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 27, 20224 min read
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