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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.
In 2009 a British couple caught publicly kissing in Dubai were deported following a three-month prison sentence. An unmarried Indian couple, who were in a taxi, were sentenced to one year in prison for hugging and kissing. [16] The taxi driver drove the couple directly to a police station. Kissing is considered "an offence to public decency".
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.
An online influencer has been arrested in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video in which he portrays a brash Emirati on a spending spree inside a luxury car showroom. The comedic sketch, in which he ...
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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 ...
The book has closed on “KISS 2020 Goodbye,” the band’s livestream event broadcast from the Palm in Dubai — but not without changing a couple verses to adhere to local customs in the United ...
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