FCDO must increase UAE travel warnings after Brown inquest
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...
American faces torture if extradited to Egypt for criticising regime
US citizen arrested in Dubai after exercising legal free speech in America American citizen and former army captain, Sherif Osman, has...
Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel
When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...
Inquest into death of British national in Dubai custody set for October 31st
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 jury verdict
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’s ugly mass expulsion of Africans
Dubai’s ugly mass expulsion of Africans The arbitrary and discriminatory labour and immigration policies of the United Arab Emirates...
Radha Stirling statement on Ghafoor arrest in Dubai
Asim Ghafoor, the former lawyer of Jamal Khashoggi, was arrested in Dubai while in transit on his way to Turkey. Ghafoor, and American...
Dubai: Arrested for drugs at airport. What can get you into trouble?
Drugs in Dubai. What can get you into trouble? The list is endless; Herbal tobacco, herb grinders, poppyseeds, cannabis smoked outside...
Pilot detained in Dubai over WhatsApp text to ex
Press Release: Pilot detained in Dubai over WhatsApp text to ex A 28 year old Italian pilot has been held in Dubai after an ex-girlfriend...
FCDO Responsibilities: Are Conflicting Goals Diminishing Efficacy?
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) with its 14,000 staff is tasked with promoting British interests abroad but the...