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International legal community’s outrage at plan to hold 2019 World Litigation Forum in Dubai
The WLF represents a broad spectrum of leaders in the field of litigation, and many more working in the wider legal fields. Among its...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 12, 20172 min read
3 British Nationals arrested in 3 months in Europe on Interpol notices issued by UAE banks
In July a British woman was arrested in Italy for an Interpol Red Notice because of an unpaid credit card. She was held for 30 days...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 9, 20173 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...
Radha Stirling
Aug 9, 20171 min read
Mediclinic, one of two hospitals in Dubai Healthcare City is being sued for $55,000,000
Mohammad Imran Hussain, husband and father of four, who worked as business development manager for US giant Dow Chemical, suffered...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 7, 20173 min read
Brits’ release from Interpol detention nightmare secured, by tireless NGO: Detained In Dubai
A UK based NGO has secured the release of a British woman, who declines to be named, after a month under arrest in Italy, waiting to hear...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 5, 20172 min read
UAE Bank's misuse of Interpol as debt collectors scares debtors around the world
The arrest of a British Woman in Italy over an Interpol Red Notice for debt has caused concern amongst the international business...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 29, 20173 min read
British woman held under house arrest in Italy following UAE initiated Interpol notice for debt
A British national has been arrested in Italy over a €15,000 debt to a Dubai bank. The woman was held by Italian authorities for over...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 26, 20171 min read
Before traveling to the UAE, weigh the risks
As the United Arab Emirates intensifies its efforts to market itself as a top destination for tourists, expats and investors, the need is...
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,...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 2, 20172 min read
Another day, another expat defrauded in the UAE
UAE continues to woo foreign talent and investment ,then rob them of their businesses and assets, leaving them penniless, jailed or on...
Detained in Dubai
May 16, 20173 min read
Emirates NBD collectors pose as Interpol agents
Emirates NBD بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني #debtcollectors pose as INTERPOL HQ agents when phoning customers.. "We are Interpol, come to our...
Detained in Dubai
May 16, 20172 min read
Interpol’s gesture of transparency
In response to both the increasing misuse of Interpol Red Notices by countries like the United Arab Emirates, and the lobbying by...
Shahid Bolsen
May 15, 20172 min read
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