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Some financial free trade zones in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have their own legal and court systems based on English common law; local businesses in both emirates are allowed to opt-in to the jurisdiction of common law courts for business contracts. [4] [5] [6] The justice system in the UAE has been characterized as opaque.
According to the Ansar Burney Trust (ABT), an illegal sex industry thrives in the emirates, where a large number of the workers are victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially in Dubai. This complements the tourism and hospitality industry, a major part of Dubai's economy.
Homosexuality is illegal. Kissing in some public places is illegal and can result in deportation. [24] Expats in Dubai have been deported for kissing in public. [25] [26] [27] Dubai has a modest dress code. The dress code is part of Dubai's criminal law. [28] Sleeveless tops and short dresses are not allowed at Dubai's malls.
Drug trafficking is a major form of crime in the UAE, [10] and the nation has a zero tolerance policy towards illegal drug use. Possession of the smallest amount of illegal drugs is punishable by a minimum of four years' imprisonment [11] and a maximum punishment of death. [12]
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The UAE has a number of free zones across Dubai, [1] Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm al-Quwain. Free zones may be broadly categorized as seaport free zones, airport free zones, and mainland free zones. Free-trade zone exemptions are: 100% foreign ownership of the enterprise
Free zones in Dubai are managed and operated by the relevant authority. For instance, the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority in Dubai is responsible for managing, operating and supervising the Jebel Ali Free Zone, one of the largest seaport free zones in Dubai. It has a subsidized rate of 32 percent on the country's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
"These illegal ATVs will be confiscated and put to use somewhere else," Perez said. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Dirtbikes seized by police in RI to help police in ...