UAE

The attack on Nostromo and kidnapping of Princess Latifa - Questions answered for the FIRST time

Detained in Dubai

1 day ago
2 min

The attack on Nostromo and kidnapping of Princess Latifa - Questions answered for the FIRST time

The incident involving Princess Latifa and Nostromo continues to puzzle people, but Detained in Dubai promises to make further details...

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UK media’s unethical promotion of Dubai property market

Detained in Dubai

May 11
4 min

UK media’s unethical promotion of Dubai property market

“At this point, UK citizens who lose their money in the Dubai property market could not be blamed for holding British media outlets...

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Dubai property market a minefield of laundering, scams, and sanctions evasion

Detained in Dubai

May 9
5 min

Dubai property market a minefield of laundering, scams, and sanctions evasion

The Dubai real estate market has long been a popular destination for foreign investors, with its attractive tax and investment...

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Emirati head of Interpol to face legal action over torture

Detained in Dubai

Apr 28
5 min

Emirati head of Interpol to face legal action over torture

In 2019, Ali Issa Ahmad, a British football fan, traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support his team during the Asian Cup....

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Can I transit through Dubai if I have a debt?

Detained in Dubai

Feb 20
1 min

Can I transit through Dubai if I have a debt?

A common question of former UAE expats and one that should be asked before travel: Countless people over the years have been arrested...

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Arrested for drugs in Dubai: Kaz Crossley highlights UAE drug laws

Detained in Dubai

Feb 18
4 min

Arrested for drugs in Dubai: Kaz Crossley highlights UAE drug laws

The recent arrest of Kaz Crossley has Dubai's drug laws and enforcement issues under the spotlight again. Detained in Dubai CEO Radha...

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Radha Stirling comments on on Love Island kaz arrest

Detained in Dubai

Feb 17
3 min

Radha Stirling comments on on Love Island kaz arrest

The case of Kaz Crossley; arrested in Abu Dhabi enroute to Thailand yesterday over allegations of possessing and consuming drugs in 2020...

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Miss World criticised for selecting Dubai as 2023 pageant host

Detained in Dubai

Feb 15
4 min

Miss World criticised for selecting Dubai as 2023 pageant host

The Miss World pageant, the oldest beauty contest in the world, will be held in Dubai this year, according to organisers. The move is...

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Detained in Dubai

Feb 10
6 min

Detained in Dubai’s 15th anniversary celebration

On the 30th of January, Detained in Dubai celebrated its 15th anniversary in London with friends, clients and members of the media and...

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Indian nationals risk arbitrary detention, Interpol abuse in UAE

Detained in Dubai

Jan 24
5 min

Indian nationals risk arbitrary detention, Interpol abuse in UAE

Indian citizens are more likely to be imprisoned in the UAE than in any other country in the world. “There are over 8,000 Indian...

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Detained in Dubai

Jan 13
4 min

Tourism in Saudi Arabia too risky

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a dangerous figure. Equal parts despot, dictator, mafia-style don, but...

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UAE lifts alcohol regulations, increases likelihood of arrest

Detained in Dubai

Jan 6
3 min

UAE lifts alcohol regulations, increases likelihood of arrest

In a move intended to further boost tourism, the UAE has relaxed the regulations on buying and consuming alcohol; but Gulf expert Radha...

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Israeli PTSD sufferer arbitrarily arrested in Dubai

Detained in Dubai

Dec 29, 2022
3 min

Israeli PTSD sufferer arbitrarily arrested in Dubai

In a case reminiscent of the arrest of Steven Long last March, an Israeli citizen who has been diagnosed with PTSD was detained at Dubai...

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Scottish man fights for Iraq jail cellmate

Detained in Dubai

Dec 12, 2022
3 min

Scottish man fights for Iraq jail cellmate

Brian Glendinning returned home to Scotland after being detained in an Iraqi jail over a Qatar issued Interpol Red Notice for debt. After...

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UAE's Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal

Detained in Dubai

Dec 6, 2022
3 min

UAE's Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal

Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal “There is no freedom of the press in the UAE,” says Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in...

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FCDO must increase UAE travel warnings after Brown inquest

Detained in Dubai

Nov 24, 2022
4 min

FCDO must increase UAE travel warnings after Brown inquest

The inquest into the death of British citizen Lee Bradley Brown, who died in a Dubai police station 11 years ago, heard that the number...

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Egypt issues Red Notice against American for criticising government"

Detained in Dubai

Nov 24, 2022
3 min

Egypt issues Red Notice against American for criticising government"

US citizen arrested in Dubai after exercising legal free speech in America American citizen and former army captain, Sherif Osman, has...

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Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel

Detained in Dubai

Nov 23, 2022
2 min

Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel

When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...

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