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The police have reportedly arrested a group of Western women accused of mocking a woman wearing a burqa (Hijab) at a local restaurant in Dubai.
The incident, which went viral after a video of the women making derogatory remarks surfaced online, shows the tourists filming the woman without her consent while dining with her husband.
UAE law prohibits filming individuals without their permission, and authorities have confirmed that the tourists broke these rules.
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Dubai police stressed the country’s commitment to respecting cultural and religious practices and warned that actions undermining these values are punishable.
The video sparked widespread backlash on social media, with many calling the tourists’ behavior disrespectful.
The incident was condemned as an attack on local traditions and public decency.
The arrested women are now facing legal action, and the swift response from authorities has been praised online, with users urging stronger protections for cultural and personal respect in public spaces.
