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In this episode, Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai speaks to Ahmed Abdul Majeed, who says he was subjected to forced labour, wage theft and human trafficking after spending more than 40 years working in Saudi Arabia. Ahmed shares his story of building a successful travel company, only to lose everything after he was forced to work without pay, had his passport confiscated and was prevented from leaving the country. He discusses his ongoing fight for justice and why he refuses to give up despite years without compensation or accountability. This interview explores the realities of the kafala system, migrant workers' rights, and the challenges of seeking justice after exploitation. Radha Stirling is a leading civil and criminal justice expert and founder of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International. With nearly two decades of experience, she has assisted thousands of individuals facing legal issues in the UAE and has been a prominent advocate for due process, human rights, and legal reform across the Gulf.

The Dubai Illusion: Cybercrime Arrests, War Fallout & the Truth Behind the “Safe Haven” - Expert Radha Stirling speaks with Wolfgang Douglas Host Radha Stirling speaks with GB News commentator and serial entrepreneur Wolfgang Douglas, founder of ⁠Wolf Academy in a direct and hard-hitting discussion on the fallout from Iranian strikes, escalating cybercrime arrests, and serious allegations of beatings and torture in UAE detention. Wolfgang Douglas is the son of⁠ Albert Douglas⁠, a British grandfather who was arbitrarily detained while his assets were looted. He was then beaten and tortured by guards. As regional tensions intensify, Radha explains why Dubai’s long-standing reputation as a “safe haven” is now being seriously questioned. Sitting at the centre of a volatile region, recent events have exposed risks that many investors and expatriates had either underestimated or were never warned about. The episode examines the UAE’s aggressive use of cybercrime laws, where individuals have reportedly been detained simply for sharing real-time footage or private messages relating to drone and missile attacks. Radha outlines how these laws are being applied in practice, raising urgent concerns about censorship, due process, and the criminalisation of ordinary behaviour. A key focus is the financial fallout. With instability rising, significant capital is beginning to move out of Dubai and the wider Gulf. Radha highlights the contradiction at the heart of the UAE’s messaging: while promoting itself as a safer alternative to Western markets, Gulf investors themselves have long relied on cities like London as true safe havens. That narrative is now being tested. Wolfgang shares observations from the business community, where investors are reassessing their exposure to the region and reconsidering more established, legally transparent markets. Radha Stirling is a leading civil and criminal justice expert and founder of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International. With nearly two decades of experience, she has assisted thousands of individuals facing legal issues in the UAE and has been a prominent advocate for due process, human rights, and legal reform across the Gulf.

UAE Cybercrime Crackdown Escalates Following Iran War in the Gulf - Talk TV discusses Dubai's mass cybercrime arrests after Iran strikes with Radha Stirling, Expert Witness, Crisis Manager and Founder of Detained in Dubai. UAE's mass cybercrime arrests and desperate struggle to manage Dubai's reputation Since the outbreak of the Iran war in the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates has implemented an extensive cybercrime enforcement campaign targeting individuals who filmed, shared, or discussed events linked to missile and drone activity. What began as public warnings has rapidly escalated into widespread arrests, detention, and prosecution of residents, tourists, workers, and students of multiple nationalities. We have received reports of more than 100 individuals currently in detention. Police sources have confirmed additional cases, corroborated by multiple independent accounts. While the exact figure remains unclear, the true number is likely to be in the several hundreds. More concerning is the increasing classification of these cases under national security frameworks, exposing individuals to severe penalties, prolonged detention, and significantly reduced access to due process.

From Battlefield to Detention In this powerful episode of Gulf in Justice, Expert Radha Stirling sits down with Dr John A. King to explore the often overlooked reality of life after military service — what Dr King calls “the war after the war.” Drawing on his work with veterans, Dr King shares insights from his new book and his experience coaching military personnel through trauma, identity loss, and reintegration into civilian life. His approach focuses on recovery, purpose, and rebuilding after service — an area that closely overlaps with many of the cases Radha has handled over the years. Radha discusses her extensive work supporting military men who have found themselves detained, criminalised, or trapped in legal systems abroad , particularly in Dubai and the UAE. She reflects on cases including John Murphy, Joseph Lopez, Robin Berlin, Robert Dobbs, Perry Coppins, Charles Wimberly, and Andy Neal, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities veterans can face when navigating foreign legal systems, unresolved trauma, and high-pressure environments. Together, they examine how gaps in support, combined with the lasting psychological impact of service, can leave veterans exposed, and why greater awareness, advocacy, and protection are urgently needed. Learn more about Dr John A. King and his work: ⁠https://drjohnaking.com/⁠ Learn more about Radha Stirling: https://www.radhastirling.com/

Expats Trapped in UAE by Travel Bans as Others Flee Region Leaving Dogs and Cats Behind Some expatriates who have secured flights have reportedly been forced to leave pets behind because they cannot make the arrangements to move animals on short notice. Raphaella Stirling, a Crisis Manager at Detained in Dubai confirmed she has been liaising with distraught expats desperately seeking help for their pets as they fled. “People are being placed in the heartbreaking position of having to leave pets behind because they are trying to get their families to safety,” Miss Stirling said.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem “Tip of Iceberg” says UAE Human Rights Expert The dismissal of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, long-time chairman and chief executive of DP World, has been described as “the tip of the iceberg” by Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai and a recognised UAE country expert witness. Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, has worked on more than twenty thousand UAE related cases over 18 years. She says focusing on one high profile figure risks obscuring what she characterises as a deeper, systemic problem. “This is not about one executive,” Stirling said. “It is about a structure that has enabled abuse for years. Removing one man for his messages to Epstein does not dismantle that structure.” Her organisation represented Hervé Jaubert, who was abducted from his US flagged yacht in international waters, taken to the UAE, beaten and threatened to be cut up into tiny pieces and scattered in the desert. Stirling also acted for Princess Latifa, who escaped Dubai and detailed years of abuse at the hands of her father, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his security apparatus. British national Lee Bradley Brown died in custody after a violent beating. Grandfather and businessman Albert Douglas, represented by Stirling, was brutally assaulted in detention, sustaining broken bones and lasting trauma. Stirling took his case to the United Nations who ruled he had been arbitrarily detained, recommended compensation and referred him to the special rapporteur on torture. “These are not rumours or third party accounts,” Stirling said. “These are our clients. We have the medical records, the photographs, the testimony. Businessmen who establish themselves in the UAE have no idea that they could end up tortured in prison just because they are successful”. She points to repeated cases involving Western women who were raped by powerful employers, threatened with imprisonment, silenced through counter accusations and prevented from leaving the country. Domestic workers from poorer nations have been particularly vulnerable, but Western professionals have also been targeted. In some cases, victims attempting to report crimes found themselves facing prosecution instead. The ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, faced FBI interrogation over a complaint regarding the sexual assault of a maid in the United States before expeditiously departing on a diplomatic aircraft. Stirling says such episodes reinforce a perception of impunity at the highest levels. Stirling recalls other prominent Emiratis that been accused of trafficking underage teens to their Las Vegas hotels but notes there is little motivation for local authorities to investigate these high profile elites. Beyond physical abuse, she highlights patterns of financial coercion. Foreign investors and businessmen, including Americans and Britons, have been detained in disputes that rapidly escalated into criminal proceedings. Assets have been frozen. Travel bans imposed. Pressure applied until families intervened or governments stepped in. “In many cases, our clients would have rotted in prison without diplomatic intervention,” Stirling said. “There is a glossy image sold abroad, particularly in the US and the UK, of safety and prosperity. But beneath that surface is a system that can destroy lives.” For Stirling, the dismissal of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem does not represent reform. “It is theatre,” she said. “The international community should understand that the problem is systemic. Changing one name on a letterhead does not end torture, exploitation or arbitrary detention.” According to Stirling, the dismissal of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem because of communications tied to Epstein may satisfy a political moment. But it should not distract from a broader reality. “One figure linked to a global scandal loses his position and headlines follow,” she said. “Meanwhile, torture in detention, abuse of women, coercive prosecutions and arbitrary imprisonment continue as routine practice. If we care about justice, we should care about the thousands who never make the front page.” About Detained in Dubai Detained in Dubai is the leading international authority on UAE law, providing confidential legal assistance in both civil and criminal cases. Founded by Radha Stirling in 2008, the organization has helped over 25,000 victims of injustice in the UAE and broader Middle East, specializing in human rights, wrongful detention, Interpol abuse, and crisis management. For more information, visit www.detainedindubai.org.

British grandfather Albert Douglas speaks out on GB News about 4+ years of HELL in Dubai prisons: beaten by guards, starved, forced to drink from the toilet, broken bones, denied heart medication, and witnessing horrors like rape and suicides. He was held hostage over debts that weren't even his - false allegations are common in the UAE. Thanks to advocacy (including the UN application I prepared and won), the UN ruled his detention arbitrary and unlawful. Albert is now safely back in the UK with his family after arriving home just before Christmas 2025. 🎄 But Dubai's 'tax haven' glamour hides serious dangers: wrongful imprisonment, torture, frozen assets, Interpol notices, and no real due process for expats or investors. Don't risk it. Look beyond the luxury - your freedom could be next. If you're facing detention, travel bans, or false charges in the UAE (or elsewhere in the Gulf), contact Detained in Dubai

We are heartbroken to share that our client and friend, Marcus Fakana, tragically lost his life in a car accident in Tottenham after his release from Dubai jail. His loss is a painful reminder of how precious life is and how unnecessary imprisonment robs people of time they can never regain. Every day of freedom matters. 🕊️ Rest in Peace, Marcus. #MarcusFakana #Dubai #Tottenham