cross-posted from: https://fedinsfw.app/c/dubai/p/228751/i-was-beaten-and-tortured-how-a-british-father-and-son-made-a-fortune-in-dubai-then-beca
As the Middle East is drawn into war, expats and influencers are under pressure to only share the positive side of the UAE. In reality many are at risk of being put behind bars, and often find the UK government has little interest in helping them get out



The two countries are deeply economically tied, are political allies, share much of the power structure. I don’t think it makes sense to separate them in this context of morality, corruption level, or personal risk.
But it was an unconscious simplification that may not apply to others judgements. Apologies for the confusing inaccuracy.