British father Ryan Pepper has reported that he has been beaten, threatened and psychologically abused inside a Dubai detention facility while British officials struggled to obtain meaningful private access to him following repeated safeguarding concerns raised by his devastated family.

We're seeing a surge in scams in the UAE - many run by Westerners pretending to be legal experts. They take people's money with no qualifications, and the victims are the ones punished. It's out of control. Radha Stirling

The case of Maria Kovalchuk highlights a much deeper issue within Dubai’s justice system and public image.

Tourists and expats should not be under the misapprehension that Dubai is "safe" when serious and violent attacks continue to occur

Marcus Fakana begins 1-year prison sentence in Dubai. Hoping for a pardon from @HHShkMohd & assistance from #UKFCDO @DavidLammy

A 24 year old veteran and his brother are facing charges in Dubai after being scammed and drugged at a yacht party

45 year old teacher, Sandra de Zori, is facing a Dubai nightmare after being charged for insulting an erratic driver who was tailgating her.