I run a hosting service in Dubai and a foreign government is demanding access to user data and threatening me with criminal charges for "obstructing justice" because I refuse. Can they extradite me to face these charges? Does Dubai protect tech founders from foreign political pressure regarding data privacy and user information?
Dubai is generally very supportive of its tech sector, but foreign pressure can be intense if they involve Interpol. Extradition for "obstruction" would still need to be a crime in the UAE to be valid. If you are following local data laws, you might be protected from these foreign demands. You definitely need to speak with https://extraditionlawyers.ae/ because they specialize in protecting against politically motivated prosecution. They can help you challenge the legal basis of any foreign warrant before it becomes a problem. I have seen tech founders get caught in these cross-border legal traps before. Usually, the UAE won't hand someone over if the request is clearly an abuse of the legal process. Getting a formal legal opinion on your side now is much better than waiting for an actual arrest.
