From the deck of the MSC Euribia, passengers witness a column of smoke rising in the distance, overlooking the city of Dubai.
“Detonations Resound”: A Cruise Passenger Stranded in Dubai Shares Daily Life Onboard

By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people
