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Breaking news, press releases and expert analysis on legal issues, wrongful detentions, and travel risks in the UAE and surrounding regions. Our press releases are reported on television, radio and print media across the world.
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Detained in Dubai
Jan 4, 20183 min read
61 year old British cancer victim jailed in Dubai for his prescription anxiety meds. Facing 4 year s
A 61 year old British man has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates for anti-anxiety medication that is legal in the UAE with...
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 12, 20173 min read
Young British girl facing jail in Dubai for witnessing argument in hotel lobby, as actual suspects
Asa Hutchinson, a 21 year old Dubai resident was leaving brunch with a group of visiting friends when she witnessed an argument between...
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 12, 20173 min read
Man detained in Dubai for "making too much money."
A Malaysian national has been held in the UAE without charge for over half a year, for no other reason than being paid for his work....
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 30, 20174 min read
Class action against UK Government for failing in duty of care to British citizens in countries like
A landmark class action against the UK government is being prepared by clients of Radha Stirling and a UK Queen’s Counsel. The action is...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 16, 20176 min read
"They have ruined our son's life" - Parents of Jamie Harron angry
27 year old Jamie Harron was arrested five months ago after Neuman & Esser’s Managing Director, Mr Emad Tabaza made a complaint to the...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 12, 20172 min read
Dubai "public indecency" detention updates. German company missteps in defence of complain
The German company of which the Managing Director is Emad Tabaza, the accuser in the “public indecency” case against Jamie Harron has...
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 3, 20172 min read
Surge in arrests amid wave of UAE extradition requests
The latest figures quoted by Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai reveal a shocking trend in sudden arrests, false detentions and a rise...
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Detained in Dubai
Sep 13, 20173 min read
World Coffee Events reconsiders holding event in Dubai following pressure from LGBT community
Pressure from the international LGBT+ community and concerned people associated to the world of coffee, has led to “World Coffee Events”...
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 13, 20172 min read
UAE banks blank cheque abuse continues to shock the international banking community
UAE banks still demand blank cheques as security for credit. They can fill out the amount themselves and cash the cheque whenever they...
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Radha Stirling
Aug 9, 20171 min read
Australia to test new extradition treaty with UAE after 5 men were arrested in relation to a multi m
Australian Parliament ratified an extradition treaty with the UAE in 2011 but included provisions for human rights violations, meaning...
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Detained in Dubai
Jun 2, 20172 min read
Economic Volatility in UAE Increases Expat Risks
Over the coming year the United Arab Emirates is going to likely face a number of economic and political challenges The country’s ruler,...
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Shahid Bolsen
Sep 22, 20163 min read
Risky Business for Indians in the UAE
With an estimated 2 million migrants, Indians form easily the largest expat population in the UAE. They are an integral part of the...
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 18, 20161 min read
Press Release: UAE Prosecuting Judge approved Police application to extend Scott Richards´ detention
Scott Richards, a British/Australian man has been in detention without charge for three weeks now, for allegedly breaching the UAE´s new...
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Detained in Dubai
Jul 18, 20161 min read
If you had the same Cybercrime laws in your country, would you be in jail too?
If you had the same Cybercrime laws in your country, would you be in jail too? Emirati man sentenced to three months in prison...
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Radha Stirling
Jun 28, 20162 min read
UAE attempts to extradite yet another British National, Oaktree Executive Martin Graham
British National and Oaktree Capital Group Executive Martin Graham, has been convicted in absentia in a Sharjah Court of stealing $264...
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Radha Stirling
Jun 12, 20161 min read
Rape Victims Criminalised in Qatar & the UAE. Victims of rape jailed for sex outside of marriag
A woman in Qatar has been arrested for sex outside of marriage, after having filed a rape complaint with police. It sounds unbelievable,...
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Detained in Dubai
May 13, 20161 min read
Clearance process following a court judgment
Once a judgment has been fulfilled, whether it be paying a fine or serving a prison sentence, the Courts should automatically process the...
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Detained in Dubai
May 12, 20163 min read
Partnerships, Sponsors & the Expat Scapegoat. Challenges of the average expat Entrepreneur....
Seen from the outside, with its relative political and economic stability, generally favourable rankings as an investment destination,...
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Radha Stirling
Jan 29, 20166 min read
Interview with Farzan Athari: Swedish Iranian Male Model, TV Host who sang his way out of prison
Farzan Athari speaks with Detained in Dubai, following his release from Dubai Central Jail... Background Information Farzan Athari was...
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 9, 20152 min read
Beware the UAE Cybercrime Laws
Background: The new Cyber Crimes Laws came into effect in December 2012 (Federal Law No. 5 of 2012) and has recently been published in...
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