OFW guide: When in Abu Dhabi, do as the Arabs do

The Abu Dhabi Tourism Police released a pamphlet to guide the public, especially tourists, on the basic do’s and don’ts in the emirate. A report of the news site The National said Brigadier General Omair Al Mihiri, deputy director general of police operations, said the pamphlets were for the tourists’ welfare and awareness. Aside from specifying the rules of public behavior, the pamphlet also includes trends and behavior considered as uncivilized in the UAE and "would make them subject to prosecution," Al Mihiri said. The pamphlet is available in different languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian Spanish, and Urdu. The National said the pamphlet states that the following activities are considered illegal: Begging Vagrancy Prostitution Drunk Driving Drinking in unlicensed places, and Possession or abuse of drugs. The pamphlet also advises that public display of affection, including kissing, is considered indecent. It also urges people to dress in a respectable manner and go only to supervised beaches. The guide for tourists also discourages the carrying of large sums of cash and advises tourists instead to use credit cards and ATMs. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, tourists are asked to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public areas during the day. Lt. Col. Mazeed Al Otaibe, head of the tourism police also urged tourists to “always carry identification” in case police requests for it. The pamphlet can be found in the Abu Dhabi International Airport, and at hotels. For other questions or for emergencies, tourists may call the tourism police at 999, or 800 2626. - with Andrei Medina, VVP, GMA News

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