The inside story of Princess Latifa, who tried and failed to escape from her influential father. Radha Stirling, one of Latifa’s confidantes, tells RT about details of the drama and plans to file a legal case against the UAE in the American courts. by Chris Sweeney is an author and columnist who has written for newspapers such as The Times, Daily Express, The Sun and Daily Record, along with several international-selling magazines. Stirling believes Sheikh Mohammed has put in place a...

Gulf in Justice Podcast with Radha Stirling - Shocking interview with Wolfgang Douglas on the #FreeAlbert campaign Shocking interview with Wolfgang Douglas reveals Albert Douglas has been suffering a dislocated shoulder since being beaten in a UAE prison. After extensive campaigning and complaints to the British government, Albert was finally seen by a medical professional who was “stunned” that he had not been to hospital.  Albert was told that he would need surgery to mend his broken...

Andy Slaughter, MP slams FCDO & calls for UK government action on the Gulf in Justice Podcast with Radha Stirling Andy Slaughter discusses how human rights are being overlooked with UAE trade deals being prioritised by the British government.  “It’s something that should really worry the government very much.   It’s very difficult not to conclude that a blind eye is being turned because of the advantages.  It could be trade and commerce, it could be defence but that should not trump the...

André Gauthier is finally reunited with his family after years-long ordeal that left him scapegoated by members of Gold AE. Gauthier arrived in Toronto on the 4th of May 2021 where he quarantined for three days before making the final trip home to Quebec. He made it home just in time for his wife’s birthday. “It seemed as though Gauthier’s nightmare would never end when he first contacted us”, said Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai who represents the Gauthiers. “There were dozens of...

Horrendous account of police beatings, human rights violations, degrading treatment and torture.  Albert Douglas talks straight from Dubai's notorious jail.

Detained in Dubai CEO, Radha Stirling, announced Peter Clark’s safe return to the United States. “Nevada resident Peter Clark, from California, was finally freed from Dubai after his 2 month ordeal which cost him $50,000.  Peter was deported late Tuesday night on a flight via Doha to New York.”. Before his departure, Peter interviewed with Stirling for her Gulf in Justice Podcast.  In the interview, Peter warns Americans to go to Miami instead.  “Do not go to Dubai.  You can get arrested...

French national Reda Boulahdid tells Radha Stirling about blackmail ordeal by UAE customs officials in Ras Al Khaimah. Mr. Boulahdid who is represented by UK legal group Detained in Dubai, says that his nightmare began with what he thought was a joke. A customs official visited his warehouse and demanded Boulahdid make him a partner in the company. Then, while he was out of the country, Ras Al Khaimah customs officials shut down his warehouse and authorities demanded he pay 20% of his...

BBC Interview with Radha Stirling Woman faces “£100,000 fine and 2 years in prison” for WhatsApp message in Dubai  British woman in tears after Dubai police advise her she faces a “500,000 dirham fine, two years in prison and deportation”. http://www.detainedindubai.org​ http://www.radhastirling.com​ http://www.dueprocess.international​

Former advisor to UAE ruler breaks silence:   Khater Massaad on Sheikh Saud  Former advisor to Ras Al Khaimah ruler, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, breaks silence.  Khater Massaad is the former CEO of RAKIA, RAK Ceramics and various enterprises embarked upon during his tenure and before the ruler’s purge of foreign nationals he felt “knew too much”.  In his first interview on the topic, Swiss national Dr Khater Massaad spoke with expert Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, Due Process...

Woman faces “£100,000 fine and 2 years in prison” for WhatsApp message in Dubai British woman in tears after Dubai police advise her she faces a “500,000 dirham fine, two years in prison and deportation”. Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International announced in the Gulf in Justice Podcast, that the woman detained in Dubai has been asked to attend the police station today in an attempt to persuade the Ukrainian complainant to drop the case. Stirling said “the...

NY Court orders damages for man targeted by UAE Sheikh & his US agents because he “knew too much” New York District Court orders damages in claim against agents of “corrupt UAE ruler” who “targeted him due to his intricate knowledge of illicit oil trade with Iran, contraband trade and loss of billions of dollars of state funds”. Mr El Omari, in his claim against James Buchanan, Dechert lawyers, Andrew D Frank, Karv Communications, Intelligence Online et al., said these parties have...

As if James Dua-Wiafi and Stanley Kundishora’s widely reported ordeal wasn’t sufficient warning, a THIRD Londoner has just fallen prey to a rental car agency demanding £30,000 in return for his passport.  When will this end? Like many other Brits escaping strict lockdown measures, 23 year old plumber Nico Paraskeva, from Wembley, flew to Dubai on the 5th of January for a mini-break in the sun, where cafes and venues remain open. Nico and his friend rented a luxury Bentley for their fun in...

“We will continue to fight for freedom, justice and permanent changes that will shield against future abuse and make the region a safer place for generations to come.   “We wish you a joyous New Year and extend our hearts to all those who are detained, are missing their loved ones or are otherwise facing challenging times.  May you take comfort in the hope that this coming year, will bring you your freedom, reunion with loved ones and a brighter, better experience."

Qatar’s series of attacks against Australians:  Radha Stirling discusses Lukman Thalib and Ismail Talib arrests.  Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Doha, an organisation who assists those who face injustice in Qatar, issued a statement on the detention of Australian nationals who have been held without charge since July.   Stirling, who founded Detained in Dubai in 2008 and the Gulf in Justice Podcast, also represents another Australian, Joseph Sarlak, who has been held in the country....

The normalisation of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel has been touted as a great stride towards peace in the Middle East. While Israel and the Emirates have had an informal cooperative relationship for many years, the official establishment of diplomatic ties certainly goes a long way to spread regional acceptance of Israel, which should help ease tensions. The UAE immediately embarked upon fresh campaigns directed at Israeli investors and businesses, hoping to entice...

Joseph Sarlak, for the first time speaks out on his ongoing imprisonment in Qatar, denouncing the Australian government in an exclusive interview with Middle Eastern justice expert Radha Stirling.  His friend Andrew Gordon believes Joe’s treatment is reflective of a society who “consider us infidels”. Gulf in Justice Podcast is the official Podcast of Detained in Dubai, produced by Radha Stirling.  Veteran Middle East justice expert Radha Stirling launched her podcast Gulf in Justice in...

In this new episode, Radha Stirling interviews for the first time, Australian national Joe Sarlak, who has been detained in Doha for many years after being used as a scapegoat by the Qatari royal who was his local sponsor.  His sponsor had secretly looted Sarlak’s business to pay for his own financial obligations, leaving business cheques to bounce that would see Sarlak locked up for years in Doha’s disastrous desert prison. With no possibility to defend himself and with no assistance from...

The out of control Dubai drug crackdown has left hapless “nice guy” restaurant manager facing 25 years in jail. This episode focuses on Dubai’s desperate drug enforcement procedures which are seeing completely innocent foreigners thrown into desert jails on the basis of incentivised informants and staged sting operations, set up to win convictions that see police officers financially and professionally gain.  Desperate for promotions and financial benefits, officers and prosecutors have...

Middle East Civil and Criminal Justice Expert Radha Stirling, talks with lawyer and host Ali Fateh on London's Revive FM.    The Detained in Dubai founder, Radha Stirling, discusses serious hard hitting issues including the abduction of Princess Latifa from a US yacht in international waters, including India's role in the raid.  Other topics include the Israel peace deals, Dubai's money laundering, the Ras Al Khaimah - Iran sanctions violations, Interpol abuse, extradition, quid pro quo deals...

German citizen Dieter Kellouche was good friends with a UAE government official and tribal leader, but upset him and is now serving a life sentence. Dieter was sentenced to life in a Sharjah desert prison after befriending a Sheikh whose failure to recognise him after a few years apart, resulted in his own embarrassment.  The Sheikh apologised to Dieter but then had him arrested and jailed over a series of false and un-evidenced allegations.  Dieter has been sentenced to life in...

“You will go to prison if you don’t pay” - Two economics students face 1.5 years in Dubai jail after falling victim to tourist rental car extortion scam. Radha Stirling discusses the case of James and Stanley, British university students mistaken for Premier League footballers are fleeced for £16,000 and held in Dubai for two months over rental car extortion scam. James and Stanley arrived back in the UK on the 9th of November 2020, two weeks after Detained in Dubai took on the...

In this episode, Radha Stirling discusses the case of a 74 year old British grandfather and engineer who has been detained in Doha for over six years.    Ranald's detention serves as a warning to the construction industry that Qatar has so heavily relied upon to support its growth and preparation for FIFA 2022. Stirling talks to life long friend David Plowman and son, Ross Crook about Ranald's ongoing ordeal.  The question remains, what diplomatic efforts will the UK government make to...

Miami woman detained in Dubai for starting her own accountancy business “suffered racism”. Miami accountant Danielle Jeffries, 58, is the latest American to face the Dubai justice system where she’s been sentenced to jail, a hefty fine and deportation for crimes she didn’t commit. Detained in Dubai’s founder, Radha Stirling responded to the conviction, “Despite clear evidence of Ms Jeffries’ innocence, Dubai police allowed the PRO to change his witness testimony and subsequently prosecuted...

Conor Howard, a young Scottish man has been detained for extradition in Greece and faces deportation to Qatar over a n herb grinder found in his luggage while transiting through Doha last year.  Qatari authorities released him at the time, but inexplicably issued an international arrest warrant against him.  He was detained last week in Greece while visiting his parents.  Radha speaks with Conor's MP, Kenny MacAskill about the case and what is being done, not only to help Conor, but to ensure...

Radha discusses the Malcolm Faren case and interviews his daughter Jasmin, talking about the appalling situation of debt hostages in the UAE