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The changes are said by critics to "risk further contributing to the erosion of the FIA's reputation for competent and transparent governance" under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

But it does have the potential to be "a bad shock for the global economy at a bad time" says Mohammed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at asset manager Allianz.

Howard stars alongside Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed as three improv actors recruited by the police to help with sting operations, hilariously committing to the bit.

Another man, Mohammed Sakout, said: "Several young men were shot and killed right behind me. I narrowly escaped death - some bullets passed just inches from my head."

"We implore Sheikh Mohammed and the government of Dubai to hear his pleas and let him come home."