UAE photography has become more precarious

The UAE government this week announced that it is now illegal to publicly display images of anyone - still or video - without the subject's permission. Presumably, prosecutions will occur only after complaints are lodged by the offended and aggrieved.  Those found guilty face up to six months in jail and fines of up half a million dirham (US$140,000).

This is the apparent result of a case this summer in which  film taken on the side of the road showing an Emirati citizen beating a South Asian expat was uploaded to Youtube. The Emirati claimed defamation, the case was dropped, and no one was prosecuted.

To read more about this new law, have a look at some of the press links.  And happy shooting.  Just don't share your photos while visiting the UAE, eh?

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