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“People Are Fleeing Dubai Leaving Their Dogs Behind” Radha Stirling Warns Expats and Investors Fear Economic Downturn as Conflict and Censorship Shake Dubai
“People Are Fleeing Dubai Leaving Their Dogs Behind” Radha Stirling

Detained in Dubai
3 minutes ago3 min read


British Fitness Coach Detained in Dubai Over Possession Allegation
Antonia Bettridge has been detained under the UAE’s strict drug laws under suspicion of possession of narcotics with intent to promote which threatens a AED 200,000 fine and life in prison if found guilty.

Detained in Dubai
2 days ago4 min read


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
3 days ago4 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
4 days ago3 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
5 days ago2 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
5 days ago2 min read


CAGED FIGHTER Wife of Brit MMA fighter jailed for UK’s largest £53m cash heist begs for his release after 19 years in Morocco prison
Lee Murray - 20 years in prison!

Detained in Dubai
Feb 271 min read


Reform Courts UAE Influence But Will It Protect British Citizens?
UAE soft power and deepening relations should help Brits but it hasn't so far

Detained in Dubai
Feb 253 min read


TROUBLE IN PARADISE Innocent Brits on holiday in Dubai could end up in Russian GULAGS with ‘safe haven’ hol hotspot awash with Vlad’s agents
Extradition expert Radha Stirling on rapid extradition from the UAE

Detained in Dubai
Feb 162 min read


Lee Andrews’ Highlights Brutal Conditions and the Hidden Punishment After “Release”
“Lee Andrews’ complaint about prison conditions echoes what we hear repeatedly. Our client Albert Douglas has just spoken publicly about being beaten, tortured and left with broken bones while imprisoned in the UAE. These are not isolated incidents.”

Detained in Dubai
Feb 43 min read


Tortured London Grandfather Pursues UAE
A 63 year old London grandfather returned home after years in hellish Dubai prison where he was beaten, tortured and subjected to egregious human rights abuses. The successful entrepreneur was released after an intense campaign led by his son, Wolfgang Douglas, and Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 33 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


British Grandfather FREED from Dubai - Home for Christmas
London, UK: Tortured British Grandfather FREED from Dubai jail and Home for Christmas

Detained in Dubai
Dec 27, 20254 min read


Tortured Grandfather to be freed from Dubai jail after UN ruling
Albert Douglas, left, set to be released for Christmas. Radha Stirling, right, of Detained in Dubai worked with the United Nations to secure his release. United Nations Rules UAE must free and compensate British Grandfather beaten and tortured in prison. Family expects Albert will be home for Christmas. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) has issued a landmark ruling (attached) in the case of British citizen Albert Douglas , finding that his impr

Detained in Dubai
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom
Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom

Detained in Dubai
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Golden Visa Nightmare - Fraud warning issued.
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

Detained in Dubai
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Urgent UK intervention needed for Lee Murray clemency appeal
British citizen Lee Murray, has now spent 19 years in a Moroccan prison

Detained in Dubai
Jul 27, 20253 min read


'Lightning Lee' - Calls for Inquiry into MMA Fighter's 2.5 decade detention in Morocco
The UK Government’s role in the foreign prosecution of British citizen Lee Murray is a warning that the case sets a dangerous precedent for the outsourcing of British justice

Detained in Dubai
Jul 16, 20253 min read


BREAKING: Marcus Fakana Returns Home to the UK After Ordeal in Dubai
Detained in Dubai is delighted to confirm that Marcus Fakana returned safely to the United Kingdom on Thursday, the 3rd July, following his months-long prison ordeal in the United Arab Emirates.

Detained in Dubai
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Interview With Radha Stirling: Extradition, Human Rights And Political Motives – OpEd
Explore Radha Stirling's insights on extradition, human rights, and political motives.

Detained in Dubai
Feb 6, 20255 min read
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