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INTERPOL - ‘Urgent reform needed to prevent human rights abuses’, leading expert says
INTERPOL - ‘Urgent reform needed to prevent human rights abuses’, leading expert says “The international crime information sharing agency...
Detained in Dubai
May 5, 20214 min read
Detained in Dubai reports UAE's Israel-US hacking agent to FBI
A newly published report by The Daily Beast’s Adam Rawnsley details how Ras Al Khaimah used an Israeli private intelligence company to...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 7, 20213 min read
Cosmopolitan covers Detained in Dubai
Going on holiday or on a backpacking adventure is a lot of fun; it's why so many people do it. But something that could ruin that fun big...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 16, 20219 min read
The King of Interpol Abuse
Handing out Interpol notices like his own personal business cards, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi is described as “The King of Interpol...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 8, 20214 min read
Woman faces “£100,000 fine and 2 years in prison” for WhatsApp message in Dubai
British woman in tears after Dubai police advise her she faces a “500,000 dirham fine, two years in prison and deportation”. Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Daniel Rivera of Skyline International Free Speech organisation, live with Radha Stirling
Free speech organisation Skyline, talks with Radha Stirling on censorship, cybercrime laws, big tech and governmental attacks on human...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Detained in Dubai's 13th Anniversary
Thirteen years ago, Radha Stirling for the first time, navigated Dubai’s complex and foreign legal system to secure the release of her...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Khater Massaad warns investors: Sheikh uses 'forced confessions' to seize assets abroad
Described as the “golden boy of business in the Northern Emirates”, “the tile tycoon of RAK”, Gulf Business coverboy and multi award...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 20, 20215 min read
Cannabis Grinder Scot jailed in Corfu celebrates New Year as drug charges dropped
The Scot is now celebrating after Middle Eastern prosecutors dropped drug charges following a campaign backed by influential lawyer Radha...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 5, 20211 min read
The United Arab Emirates is trying to rebrand its image by making changes to its legal system
...Radha Stirling, who founded the advocacy group Detained in Dubai, said the fear of losing expats and investors has triggered the legal...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Will new peace deals help Miami woman detained in Dubai?
Miami accountant, Danielle Jeffries, 58, had hoped she’d be home this Christmas to see her 93 year old mother who had just survived...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 27, 20203 min read
Israelis sold the elusive “Dubai dream” could be walking into a nightmare - Gulf in Justice Podcast
Gulf in Justice Podcast reveals Israelis keen to do business with the UAE might be jumping in the deep end, risking their reputations and...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 21, 20204 min read
Don’t ignore Dubai’s UK debt collectors
It may be tempting to ignore UK based debt collection firms acting on behalf of UAE banks. This is why you should never do so: UAE banks...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 21, 20202 min read
New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Israeli’s mis-sold the elusive “Dubai dream”
Discussed: RISKS to Israelis keen to invest in Dubai - Sean Hannity weighs in. The Israeli commerce sector is excited for reciprocal...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 21, 20201 min read
New Gulf in Justice Podcast Episode - Joseph Sarlak, Australian jailed in Doha by Qatari Royal
In this new episode, Radha Stirling interviews for the first time, Australian national Joe Sarlak, who has been detained in Doha for many...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Radha Stirling discusses Karim Ennarah, detained in Cairo Free Speech, Cancel Culture & Censorship
A British woman is lobbying for the release of her new husband, Karim Ennarah who was arrested while on a Red Sea holiday with friends,...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Banks in the UAE are judge, jury, and jailer
In May of 2018, British national Ryan Cornelius was coming to the end of a 10 year prison sentence in Dubai when he was unexpectedly...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 30, 20205 min read
Radha Stirling in depth with Revive FM - Israel peace deals, Princess Latifa & Middle East
Middle East Civil and Criminal Justice Expert Radha Stirling, talks with lawyer and host Ali Fateh on London's Revive FM. The Detained in...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20201 min read
Dubai relaxes Islamic laws but is the city safe for foreigners?
The UAE has announced a number of reforms but what does this mean in reality? Is Dubai safe? Radha Stirling, founder of 13 year old...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 8, 20203 min read
Interpol “pawns to Arab nations” as Abu Dhabi bids for presidency. Stirling calls for reform.
Interpol Abuse Expert appalled as Interpol, once again, puts its credibility on the line with leaked documents revealing Emirati bid for pre
Detained in Dubai
Oct 5, 20204 min read
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