Irish man who faced jail in Dubai over sending ‘threatening’ emojis allowed to return home

A man who was charged in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis from Ireland to a Belgian man has been freed.

According to Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, Stuart Quiney, a 39 year old man from Co Wicklow, is currently flying from Dubai to Dublin on his way home.

Ms Stirling said that she is “absolutely ecstatic” that Mr Quiney’s “nightmare is over.”

Mr Quiney, a property renovator from Laragh in Co Wicklow, had faced being jailed in Dubai after being accused of sending threatening emojis from Ireland to a Belgian acquaintance who he claimed took his possessions without his permission.

In January 2022, Mr Quiney accompanied a friend to Dubai to help him with his move. He was introduced to a Belgian resident who helped his friend get an apartment by providing a local ID.

Mr Quiney stayed with his friend for two months, and left some belongings in the apartment when leaving as he had hoped to return a week later.

However, he claims the Belgian let himself…

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