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Regional Instability Could Trigger Economic Knock On Effects in Dubai, Warns Radha Stirling
Regional Instability Could Trigger Economic Knock On Effects in Dubai, Warns Radha Stirling

Detained in Dubai
Mar 44 min read


UAE Warning: Iran Social Posts Could Land You in Jail
If you are currently in the UAE:
• Avoid posting commentary about the conflict or regional politics
• Do not share unverified footage or security related images
• Refrain from filming government or military locations
• Exercise extreme caution in private messaging apps

Detained in Dubai
Mar 33 min read


Explosions Over Dubai Spark Fear
John Murphy, stuck in the UAE, homeless and sheltering in a Carrefour car park during the attacks

Detained in Dubai
Mar 22 min read


UK Prepares Evacuation Contingencies as Calls Grow to Lift Travel Bans on Britons in Gulf
Detained in Dubai says Brits with travel bans should be allowed to evacuate

Detained in Dubai
Mar 22 min read


18 Years Fighting Injustice: Detained in Dubai's Unbreakable Legacy
Human Rights Leader Radha Stirling reflects on 18 years on service Detained in Dubai celebrates EIGHTEEN years of incredible work! Wow! Detained in Dubai is now 18 years old and has helped more than twenty five thousand people over its nearly two decades of operation. “It’s hard to believe it was 18 years ago that my friend and colleague was arrested in Dubai. It almost feels like yesterday”, reflects Detained in Dubai founder Radha Stirling . “I am endlessly grateful tha

Detained in Dubai
Jan 235 min read


Interpol prevention for British man prosecuted over Vapes in Qatar
British Man Spared INTERPOL Red Notice After Qatar Vape Arrest

Detained in Dubai
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Preventing Wrongful Interpol Red Notices From Mortgages and Bank Debt
Instead of handling the matter as a civil financial dispute, the bank opted to escalate its approach, threatening an Interpol Red Notice

Detained in Dubai
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Qatar Interpol Red Notice for Bounced Cheque - REMOVED
An Australian man celebrated his freedom last week when Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert who founded the organisations...

Detained in Dubai
Aug 25, 20233 min read


Qatar Interpol Red Notice over debt REMOVED
A British woman was overcome with tears in a phone call to Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert who founded the...

Detained in Dubai
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Safeguarding International Travel: Interpol Prevention
In an era where wrongful listings on the Interpol database pose a significant threat to individuals' lives, reputation, and freedom, IPEX...

Detained in Dubai
Jul 21, 20234 min read


How to end your UAE or Qatar debt nightmare
Irresponsible lending Every expat knows the story. On any given workday you may receive upwards of five calls from loan and card agents...

Detained in Dubai
Jun 9, 20234 min read


Stirling deletes another Qatar Interpol Red Notice
This week, the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) removed the name of a British entrepreneur from its Red Notice...

Detained in Dubai
May 30, 20234 min read


Another wrongful Qatari Red Notice deleted
Detained in Dubai has secured the removal of another client’s name from the Interpol database after being subjected to an abusive Red...

Detained in Dubai
Apr 28, 20234 min read


The UAE’s “double game” becoming dangerous for the West
The United Arab Emirates has long been a close ally of the United States, with the two countries cooperating on issues ranging from...

Detained in Dubai
Apr 20, 20236 min read


Holidays in the Gulf: Danger behind the glamour - by Radha Stirling
The goal of a brochure or tourism advertisement, obviously, is to make enticing promises that fuel the hopes of travellers about having...

Detained in Dubai
Apr 15, 20235 min read


Why no Brits were arrested during World Cup
The World Cup in Qatar has passed without any reported arrests or police incidents involving British citizens, counter to expectations....

Detained in Dubai
Dec 22, 20223 min read


Gulf States investing heavily in influence
At a time when the UAE refuses to take calls from US President Joe Biden, hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin, and cuts oil production...

Detained in Dubai
Nov 30, 20223 min read


“My Iraq Prison Hell” - Brian Glendinning talks to Radha Stirling
After two months of prison hell, Brian opens up and he's angry at Qatar's "disgusting" World Cup. Scottish construction engineer, Brian...

Detained in Dubai
Nov 29, 20222 min read


Talk TV: Radha Stirling & Daisy McAndrew talk Qatar World Cup and human rights issues
When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...

Detained in Dubai
Nov 24, 20221 min read


Qatar Airways abuse exposed.
With the looming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the myriad nefarious controversies, allegations of corruption and skulduggery...

Detained in Dubai
Nov 23, 202213 min read
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