Couple pleads guilty to kissing in public during Ramadan


	Couple pleads guilty to kissing in public during Ramadan

Deepti

12-20-2006 2:10 AM

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uae, law, court, muslim, sharia, middle east, arab, pda, dubai

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12-20-2006 2:18 AM

coconutshell

I've been reading the newspapers while I've beeb back here in Abu Dhabi...they like to be very insistent on mentioning the people's race. Most of the articles I've read in Gulf News, Khaleej Times and Emirates Today never fail to mention the person's race.

Just something I noticed.

Pop because I still think the UAE has ridiculous laws.

12-20-2006 2:20 AM

Deepti

I was just wondering, is it Filipina or Filipino?

12-20-2006 2:22 AM

coconutshell

My mum taught me "a" for girl, "o" for boy.

12-20-2006 2:24 AM

Deepti

o, thanks Coco...i always wondered which one was right...

12-20-2006 2:25 AM

coconutshell

No prolem Deepti. It's actually much chilier in Abu Dhabi than I remember. I had to wear sleeves yesterday!! Slight brrr!.

12-20-2006 2:26 AM

Deepti

yesterday was really cold!
how long are you here for? I guess you're vising family is here...

12-20-2006 2:28 AM

coconutshell

Yep...I fly back to Toronto on Friday....

1-13-2008 9:14 PM

haraya

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