The goal of a brochure or tourism advertisement, obviously, is to make enticing promises that fuel the hopes of travellers about having...

The recent arrest of Kaz Crossley has Dubai's drug laws and enforcement issues under the spotlight again. Detained in Dubai CEO Radha...

The Miss World pageant, the oldest beauty contest in the world, will be held in Dubai this year, according to organisers. The move is...

On the 30th of January, Detained in Dubai celebrated its 15th anniversary in London with friends, clients and members of the media and...

Indian citizens are more likely to be imprisoned in the UAE than in any other country in the world. “There are over 8,000 Indian...

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a dangerous figure. Equal parts despot, dictator, mafia-style don, but...

In a move intended to further boost tourism, the UAE has relaxed the regulations on buying and consuming alcohol; but Gulf expert Radha...

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...

Al Roeya censorship goes global with CNN deal “There is no freedom of the press in the UAE,” says Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in...

In a most egregious attack, those who are responsible for the safety and protection of people in their custody, took advantage of their...

Protest emerges as a mixed blessing for World Cup host Qatar 29th of November 2022 by James M Dorsey Protest on the soccer pitch has...

Urgent diplomatic intervention required. American citizen Sherif Osman, who was arrested in Dubai earlier this month and faces...

The inquest into the death of British citizen Lee Bradley Brown, who died in a Dubai police station 11 years ago, heard that the number...

US citizen arrested in Dubai after exercising legal free speech in America American citizen and former army captain, Sherif Osman, has...

When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...

Coroner tells FCDO to increase Dubai travel warnings. The inquest into the death of Lee Bradley Brown heard that the number of new cases...

Inquest into death of British national in Dubai custody set for October 31st. Albert Douglas testimony from prison. Over a decade later,...

Lee Bradley Brown Inquest jury verdict - Death in Dubai Police Custody After a 5 day Inquest into the death of Lee Bradley Brown at Bur...

Dubai police not prosecuting cannabis in bloodstream cases After the widely published case of Peter Clark, an American who faced prison...

Irresponsible lending Every expat knows the story. On any given workday you may receive upwards of five calls from loan and card agents...