Gulf in Justice

About Gulf in Justice

Official podcast of Detained in Dubai, with Radha Stirling

Publisher

Detained in Dubai

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Sept 2020

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Trapped by Saudi Arabia: Ahmed Majeed's 40 Year Fight for Justice

   For more than 40 years, Ahmed Abdul Majeed helped build a successful travel company in Saudi Arabia, working seven days a week and serving elite clients. Instead of retiring with dignity, he says he became trapped in a system that confiscated his passport, forced him to work without pay, and left him fighting for compensation after decades of service. Now living in Chicago, Ahmed shares his extraordinary story with Radha Stirling. They discuss Saudi Arabia's kafala system, forced labour allegations, passport confiscation, why he believes he was denied justice, and his determination to hold the Saudi government accountable. After dedicating four decades to building a business in Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Abdul Majeed says he lost everything. In this exclusive interview with Radha Stirling, he recounts allegations of forced labour, withheld wages, passport seizure, and years spent seeking justice from Saudi authorities. His story raises broader questions about migrant worker protections, the legacy of the kafala system, and whether meaningful accountability is possible. Featured in the Chicago Sun Times, Ahmed explains why, despite years of setbacks, he refuses to give up.

2. 

   5 Apr 2026

   The Dubai Illusion: Cybercrime Arrests, War Fallout & the Truth Behind the “Safe Haven”

   Host Radha Stirling speaks with GB News commentator and serial entrepreneur Wolfgang Douglas, founder of WOLFMBA (https://www.thewolfmba.com/) in a direct and hard-hitting discussion on the fallout from Iranian strikes, escalating cybercrime arrests, and serious allegations of beatings and torture in UAE detention. Wolfgang Douglas is the son of Albert Douglas (https://www.albertdouglas.com/), a British grandfather who was arbitrarily detained while his assets were looted. He was then beaten and tortured by guards. As regional tensions intensify, Radha explains why Dubai’s long-standing reputation as a “safe haven” is now being seriously questioned. Sitting at the centre of a volatile region, recent events have exposed risks that many investors and expatriates had either underestimated or were never warned about. The episode examines the UAE’s aggressive use of cybercrime laws, where individuals have reportedly been detained simply for sharing real-time footage or private messages relating to drone and missile attacks. Radha outlines how these laws are being applied in practice, raising urgent concerns about censorship, due process, and the criminalisation of ordinary behaviour. A key focus is the financial fallout. With instability rising, significant capital is beginning to move out of Dubai and the wider Gulf. Radha highlights the contradiction at the heart of the UAE’s messaging: while promoting itself as a safer alternative to Western markets, Gulf investors themselves have long relied on cities like London as true safe havens. That narrative is now being tested. Wolfgang shares observations from the business community, where investors are reassessing their exposure to the region and reconsidering more established, legally transparent markets. Radha Stirling is a leading civil and criminal justice expert and founder of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International. With nearly two decades of experience, she has assisted thousands of individuals facing legal issues in the UAE and has been a prominent advocate for due process, human rights, and legal reform across the Gulf.

3. 

   26 Mar 2026

   The War After the War: Trauma, Veterans & Justice in Dubai

   From Battlefield to Detention In this powerful episode of Gulf in Justice, Radha Stirling sits down with Dr John A. King to explore the often overlooked reality of life after military service — what Dr King calls “the war after the war.” Drawing on his work with veterans, Dr King shares insights from his new book and his experience coaching military personnel through trauma, identity loss, and reintegration into civilian life. His approach focuses on recovery, purpose, and rebuilding after service — an area that closely overlaps with many of the cases Radha has handled over the years. Radha discusses her extensive work supporting military men who have found themselves detained, criminalised, or trapped in legal systems abroad , particularly in Dubai and the UAE. She reflects on cases including John Murphy, Joseph Lopez, Robin Berlin, Robert Dobbs, Perry Coppins, Charles Wimberly, and Andy Neal, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities veterans can face when navigating foreign legal systems, unresolved trauma, and high-pressure environments. Together, they examine how gaps in support, combined with the lasting psychological impact of service, can leave veterans exposed, and why greater awareness, advocacy, and protection are urgently needed. Learn more about Dr John A. King and his work: https://drjohnaking.com/ (https://drjohnaking.com/) Learn more about Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai https://www.radhastirling.com/ (https://www.radhastirling.com/)

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