Shocking Stories In The News In The UAE

The Judicial System In The Middle East Works Differently If You Are A Local

I always read the news papers and watch the news while here, but the most effective way of finding another angle is to talk to people who are working in prominent positions within the government or high standing locals who possibly hear a more precise version of events that are never published.

Who Makes The Rules?

I was talking to a lovely gentleman a while ago, whom I met at a function at a 5* hotel and who was a friend of a friend. I tackled the question that I've wanted to ask for a long time "Why do you allow such a huge influx of prostitutes in The UAE and clearly turn a blind eye to whats going on"? His answer wasn't at all what I expected. He said that fundamentally, it was to protect the arab women from rape, molestation and sexual harassment! He said if there was prostitution that the X Pats could pay for sex and leave their own women alone! I was a little flabbergasted, especially because all of my close friends here are classed as X Pats and I know for sure that they would never consider raping. I am assuming they mean "other" nationalities that reside and work in The Emirates and all over The Middle East.

I hear many stories that shock even me to the point that I am a little scared to write about them for fear of being targeted. I take people for what they are and despite hearing of these atrocities, I like to think that the company I keep is of upstanding, good, honest citizens. I have to say that I am far more careful now on nights out and I never consume too much alcohol because I am always aware of the possible consequences and the truth is that a very high percentage of these crimes are NEVER reported!

I will write more about Sex Trafficking soon

Recently there was this story about a British Lady who fell from a building to her DEATH

I have since heard a different version that goes like this:~ She had been on a night out and took a taxi home to her apartment. She was drunk and looking for the correct apartment building and stair case. She realised that an Indian/Pakistani man was following her and she was a little disorientated. She was in the wrong stair well and jumped, or tried to jump over to the correct side when she slipped and fell to her death. She was apparently found by the boy delivering papers. I am very sad about this because the case seems to be closed now and the man who was allegedly following her was never questioned and the TRUE sequence of events not delved into. I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Evelyn's family in the UK.

Drinking Abroad Can Be Very Dangerous

When I was last in Dubai I heard another horrible story of a lady who jumped from a building and was injured. It turned out that she was a prostitute but there had been an altercation and she was being attacked. She jumped from the 4th floor of a building to escape what was happening inside.

I have learn this week that the lady has BEEN JAILED here for prostitution!!! I mean come on, she was the victim and now she is serving a jail sentence when thousands of other women here are also prostitutes who work freely in massage salons, apartments, on the streets, in bars and anywhere else they can.

This MUST NOT Be Tolerated In ANY Society!

My understanding here is that if you are a working lady, you should be fine so long as there are no direct complaints against you. This is not the law, this has not been officially confirmed by any government body and I'm apprehensive in believing this because I know many girls who have been approached by men saying that they are police and wanting free sex and I have know many girls who have either gone to jail or been deported. I really think that the Dubai C.I.D should have a department where they are there to help, advise, protect and support escort girls.

This story has also upset me 14 Year Old Girl Raped  It is very clear that much harsher sentences are given to men who commit crimes against Arab Citizens.

I really love being here but the worry of what could happen may not outweigh the benefits any longer.

Milly xxx

PS:~
For women in The Gulf Countries Please be careful and stay safe especially when drinking!There have been many cases of European women in Clubs and Bars being spiked and date raped!