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24 year old pro footballer sentenced to 25 years over CBD in Dubai
The UAE has arrested dozens of foreigners for 'crimes' like having a poppyseed on the bottom of one's shoe, having prescription medicine,...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 8, 20218 min read
Radha Stirling - Inspiring Business Leader 2021 Feature
The man’s voice was shaking on the telephone, “I’ve just been held at the airport, they say it is on an Interpol Red Notice from the UAE,...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 20, 20215 min read
Detained in Dubai - by CEO Radha Stirling & Warning
Detained in Dubai - Information and warnings Detained in Dubai is an organisation founded in 2008 by Radha Stirling a leading human...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 19, 20215 min read
Andy Slaughter, MP criticises FCDO & calls for UK government action on the Gulf in Justice Podcast
Andy Slaughter discusses how human rights are being overlooked with UAE trade deals being prioritised by the British government. The MP...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 23, 20212 min read
Interpol abuse of RAK ruler highlighted
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qassimi, the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah will be raised amongst policy influencers in DC. “The United States needs to...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 24, 20213 min read
Israel TV Podcast with Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai
Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai shares her 13 year's experience with Israelis traveling to or investing in the UAE. Laleh Shahravesh...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Lady Whitaker raises Parliament question about Brit detained in Dubai
60 year old grandfather, Albert Douglas, was the subject of a parliamentary question raised by Lady Whitaker: Question: To ask Her...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 14, 20213 min read
‘Fitch must review new Ras Al Khaimah evidence’, says UAE expert
‘Fitch must review new Ras Al Khaimah evidence’, says UAE expert “Fitch must review new evidence that will downgrade RAK’s Fitch Rating”,...
Detained in Dubai
May 5, 20213 min read
British woman charged over Facebook post calling Cyprus mayor “useless”
British woman charged over Facebook post calling Cyprus mayor “useless”. A 35 year old musician was shocked when she was arrested on...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 22, 20212 min read
RAK’s Volatile Dictatorship Unsafe for Investors
The spotlight of the international media, human rights organisations, and western governments often falls upon the UAE, particularly in...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 5, 20212 min read
Due Process on trial in Bangladesh
Due Process on trial in Bangladesh as British courts expose hacking, forced confessions and torture being used in Dhaka's High Court. The...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 17, 20215 min read
Prominent Swiss businessman has assets frozen and warns investors
Award-winning businessman and innovator, Dr Khater Massaad, has warned investors to stay away from Ras Al Khaimah after years of fighting...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Interview with Khater Massaad on Sheikh Saud, ruler of RAK
Former advisor to Ras Al Khaimah ruler, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, breaks silence. Khater Massaad is the former CEO of RAKIA, RAK...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 12, 20214 min read
RAKIA CEO Dr Khater Massaad says Abu Dhabi needs to do something about Ras Al Khaimah
Dr Khater Massaad, former CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority speaks out. Dr Massaad suggests that Abu Dhabi needs to restore...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 27, 20211 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
Detained in Dubai
Oct 15, 20204 min read
As Coronavirus pandemic worsens, Detained in Dubai urges UAE to release, repatriate expat prisoners
UAE government urged to release expat prisoners and those on bail or travel banned. “The conditions of any prison obviously create an...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 27, 20202 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...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 5, 20204 min read
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