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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
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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
1,144 views
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
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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
243 views
Stirling warns investors to leave Dubai or face jail after Arabtec liquidation
UAE government owned construction giant Arabtec’s liquidation has put thousands of expats at risk of imprisonment and Interpol red...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 6, 20202 min read
232 views
Locked down and locked out; Scotsman homeless and stranded in Dubai
After a series of hardships, British national Malcolm David Faren finds himself penniless and on the street in UAE, with no visa and no pass
Detained in Dubai
Sep 5, 20204 min read
241 views
The truth about leaving a debt behind in Dubai.
Common myths explained by the debt team at Detained in Dubai.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 25, 20209 min read
28,274 views
Radha Stirling: Alan Stevenson catalyst for Interpol reform and human rights compliance
The stakes are so high, but Interpol has no measures in place to vet requests. Alan’s case can be a watershed moment in this regard.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 25, 20202 min read
101 views
Scottish Mum abandoned by husband in Dubai and held over his debts, finally returns home
Morag Koussa has finally returned home after six year long detention in Dubai following Detained in Dubai campaign to free her.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 11, 20203 min read
251 views
Foreign office urged to save desperate Brits stranded in Dubai
FCO urged to negotiate repatriation flights from UAE that could save British lives Patrick Moody, British Ambassador to UAE “Countless...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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As Coronavirus pandemic worsens, Detained in Dubai urges UAE to release, repatriate expat prisoners
UAE government urged to release expat prisoners and those on bail or travel banned. “The conditions of any prison obviously create an...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 27, 20202 min read
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Detained in Dubai calls upon Gulf States to release expat detainees at risk of Coronavirus
Human rights infringements as vulnerable expats detained in unsanitary jails in the UAE, at risk of Coronavirus. The overwhelming...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 24, 20202 min read
28 views
Qatar: “Free Covid-19 vulnerable Australian and British nationals detained in Doha”
Desperate appeal by families to release vulnerable foreigners detained in Doha. Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Doha and Due Process...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 22, 20203 min read
81 views
Detained in Dubai warns Brits in Dubai may face retaliatory harassment
Warning to British nationals in Dubai after ruler confirmed international criminal by UK High Court judgment in Princess Haya case....
Detained in Dubai
Mar 7, 20205 min read
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War hero Andy Neal jailed in Abu Dhabi finally returns home after being EXONERATED of drugs charges
UK veteran Andy Neal was arrested in Dubai in late 2018 on the basis of an informant. Despite there being no evidence of drugs in his...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 4, 20202 min read
983 views
British Grandfather and former bodyguard/driver to the royal family and top UK politicians, jailed
detained for 5 years in Dubai because of wanted “British fraudsters.” In 2013, British grandfather, and ex military serviceman Robin...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 3, 20206 min read
53 views
Dubai Royals Implicated in 500 Million Pound Theft of Brit's Company
Detained in Dubai warns “UAE is serious risk for foreign investors. If your business is successful, it is at great risk of being stolen...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 9, 20196 min read
1,097 views
Canadian whistleblower Andre Gauthier remains in prison as evidence mounts against career scamster
Canadian whistleblower Andre Gauthier remains in prison as evidence mounts against alleged career scamster Mohammed Abdel Mohammed
Detained in Dubai
Sep 13, 20193 min read
80 views
Canadian government in the dark about whistleblower André Gauthier’s status
André Gauthier - where is he? Canadian government in the dark about whistleblower’s status After a long, tense day trying to ascertain...
Detained in Dubai
May 29, 20193 min read
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BREAKING: Canadian whistleblower faces extradition for exposing UAE financial scandal
A little over a month ago, in the middle of the night, Alexis Gauthier received a message from his father: “Tell your mother and your...
Detained in Dubai
May 25, 20194 min read
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