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French teacher faces Dubai jail for “insulting” driver who tailgated her
45 year old teacher, Sandra de Zori, is facing a Dubai nightmare after being charged for insulting an erratic driver who was tailgating her.

Detained in Dubai
Aug 10, 20243 min read


UN asked to intervene in Dubai human rights abuses against American tech entrepreneur
The United Nations has been presented with evidence that US citizen, Edel Hsieh, has been arbitrarily detained in Dubai prison.

Detained in Dubai
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Rep. Sanchez called on to save life of American tortured in Dubai
The family of an American detained in Dubai is calling on Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to help.

Detained in Dubai
May 30, 20243 min read


Calls for boycott over Cornell Whitfield detention in Dubai
Cornell and his legal team were left waiting outside the courtroom for hours, before being told the judge wasn't there. Calls for Dubai...

Detained in Dubai
Dec 28, 20233 min read


UAE Travel Warning: New York student sentenced to 1 year in prison after transiting through Dubai
Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos was sentenced to ONE YEAR in prison after being falsely accused of “assaulting and insulting” Dubai...

Detained in Dubai
Oct 2, 20233 min read


American detained in Dubai calls for Senator help
Senator Baldwin calls on US State Department to help Veteran detained in Dubai 14 August 2023, Dubai: Senator Baldwin has reached out to...

Detained in Dubai
Aug 14, 20234 min read


Dubai Police offer new justification for Tierra Allen arrest
Following public outcry and intense media scrutiny over the detention of social media influencer Tierra Allen, the Dubai police have...

Detained in Dubai
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Holidays in the Gulf: Danger behind the glamour - by Radha Stirling
The goal of a brochure or tourism advertisement, obviously, is to make enticing promises that fuel the hopes of travellers about having...

Detained in Dubai
Apr 15, 20235 min read


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...

Detained in Dubai
Feb 18, 20234 min read


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...

Detained in Dubai
Jan 6, 20233 min read


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...

Detained in Dubai
Dec 29, 20223 min read


Dubai Police “Human Rights Captain” Meets Albert Douglas
“Nobody in the prison has ever heard of Dubai Police having a human rights captain so this must be a new thing”, reported Albert Douglas...

Detained in Dubai
Mar 2, 20222 min read


Spanish pilot left traumatised after CID abduction from Dubai Expo
A Spanish pilot has spoken about his traumatic experience after being detained in Dubai when visiting the World Expo Santi Blánquez was...

Detained in Dubai
Jan 14, 20222 min read


Radha Stirling on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch talking on drugs in Dubai
Detained in Dubai CEO Radha Stirling, discusses the detentions of Luke Tunney, Billy Hood, Andy Neal and more. Wrongful arrests for...

Detained in Dubai
Dec 6, 20211 min read


American detained in Dubai calls for Nevada Senator assistance
Ramadan started on Tuesday in Dubai, a time where prisoners are often pardoned and released. But for most foreigners intertwined with...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 15, 20214 min read


Group detained in Dubai for sharing naked video
A group of people have been rounded up by Dubai police after sharing videos on social media showing naked women posing on a balcony. The...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 4, 20212 min read


BREAKING: Dubai royal Sheikha Zaynab livestreams attack on family
Wife of Dubai royal Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum broadcast multiple Instagram livestreams today as she tearfully...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 10, 20203 min read
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