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In the UAE, what can taking photos of people, even in the background, lead to?

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  1. Arrest, detention or prosecution
  2. Nothing, it's always legal
  3. Only a polite request to delete

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  1. United Arab Emirates International Travel Information (US State Department) travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. United Arab Emirates International Travel Information (US State Department) travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. United Arab Emirates International Travel Information (US State Department) travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html Checked 2026-10-12.

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