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According to the Ansar Burney Trust (ABT), an illegal sex industry thrives in the emirates, where a large number of the workers are victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially in Dubai. This complements the tourism and hospitality industry, a major part of Dubai's economy.
Homosexuality is illegal. Kissing in some public places is illegal and can result in deportation. [24] Expats in Dubai have been deported for kissing in public. [25] [26] [27] Dubai has a modest dress code. The dress code is part of Dubai's criminal law. [28] Sleeveless tops and short dresses are not allowed at Dubai's malls.
Possession of the smallest amount of illegal drugs is punishable by a minimum of four years' imprisonment [11] and a maximum punishment of death. [12] A drug trafficking “supercartel” run by Edin “Tito” Gacanin of Bosina and Herzegovina, was found operating via Durban and having headquarters in Dubai.
Prostitution in the United Arab Emirates is illegal. [1] [2] Punishments for engaging in prostitution include heavy fines and imprisonment, with foreign prostitutes typically being deported from the UAE. [3] In 2006 the UAE deported 4,300 foreign prostitutes. [4] Despite its illegality, prostitution is widespread, especially in Dubai [5] [6 ...
The emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah have local court systems, while other emirates follow the federal court system. [4] Some financial free trade zones in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have their own legal and court systems based on English common law ; local businesses in both emirates are allowed to opt-in to the jurisdiction of common ...
1. Ritz Crackers. Wouldn't ya know, a cracker that's all the rage in America is considered an outrage abroad. Ritz crackers are outlawed in several other countries, including the United Kingdom ...
It may come as a surprise, but all of these things are legal in the U.S., at least in some parts. The post 18 Things You Think Are Illegal but Aren’t appeared first on Reader's Digest.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the United Arab Emirates face discrimination and legal challenges. Homosexuality is illegal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and under the federal criminal provisions, consensual same-sex sexual activity is punishable by imprisonment; extra-marital sexual activity between persons of different sexes is also illegal.