The Law Of Photographing Tourists Needs To Know If They Do Not Want To Go To Jail In The Uae

The Middle East country prohibits taking photos at locations such as military zones, courts, some palaces ...
The law of photographing tourists needs to know if they do not want to go to jail in the UAE
In November 2014, Robert Alan Black was released after nearly a month in Al Wathba prison (UAE). According to friends of Robert, this American tourist was arrested for taking pictures in the restricted area

. After that, the court said that he had no bad intentions, so he requested to pay 500 Dh as the minimum fine (more than 3.1 million VND).
Dubai law does not allow photos of government buildings or military areas Artwork: Express.




Therefore, lawyer Yousef Al Bahar advises foreign visitors to learn through books, newspapers, law websites to understand the regulations on photography in the UAE before leaving.
Imraan Dudhia, a photographer in Dubai, said photographers should be aware of restricted places such as military zones, courts, government buildings, certain bridges ...
“I have never had any serious problems and have been taking pictures here for many years. However, you must be cautious, have a common sense and a cultural sensitivity, ”said Dudhia.
In addition, foreign visitors need to ask for permission if they want to take photos of others “In the quiet and remote areas of the suburbs of Dubai, people especially love being photographed or seeing someone walking around with a camera in hand.



But the exact opposite is possible, when the villager approaches and politely asks you to leave, ”explains Dudhia.
In fact, many people were convicted of taking pictures in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A 2011 court hearing required clarification of the legitimacy of photography at F1 Circuit Yas Marina Circuit, after two Bangladeshi residents were accused of taking illegal photos there.
In 2012, three other men also faced charges of illegally photographing the Embassy of Qatar in the UAE, while they claimed to be photographing the Capital Gate skyscraper. Another man was also found guilty of illegally photographing the military headquarters, located near the palace of the Sheikh Zayed king. But he claimed that he was taking pictures of the palace, not paying attention to the nearby military zone. This person has to pay a fine of 300 Dh (more than 1.8 million VND).




Be careful when taking any photos on the way. Photo: Mena Herald.
Alison Couper, which represents a travel website, encourages visitors to prepare knowledge about cultural differences and to behave with courtesy. "In Dubai, tourists need to know the laws about alcohol consumption, showing affection in public to avoid offensive or in trouble about the law," Ms. Couper said.
In addition, what you eat on the road is also something to keep in mind. A Swiss man was sentenced to 4 years in prison by a court in Dubai for carrying three poppy seeds. The seeds above are considered addictive in Dubai.



According to this person's testimony, poppy seeds were dropped into luggage when he ate bread containing these seeds at Heathrow airport in London, England.
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