7 days, the papers and summer
Jun 2nd 2011, 2:45 am
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7 days, the papers and summer
Yet more proof that most of the country turns crack fiend in summer
7 days leads with the boyat problem of girls dressing like men and closely follows it with a homeopathic nutter.
I swear their is an even sillier season here as it gets hotter
7 days leads with the boyat problem of girls dressing like men and closely follows it with a homeopathic nutter.
I swear their is an even sillier season here as it gets hotter
Jun 2nd 2011, 4:45 am
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Re: 7 days, the papers and summer
Women who wear men’s watches, douse themselves in male deodorant and wear baggy gents’ clothes are at risk of arrest by undercover police at Dubai’s malls and college campuses.
After Dubai Police released details of a new crackdown on “cross-dressing women”, a senior CID official told 7DAYS that plain-clothed policewomen are staking out popular student hangouts to catch butch females or ‘boyat’, as they
are known, in their manly get-up.
“We have undercover police from the Vice Department working in places like malls and universities to clamp down on this,” the officer said, adding that the move comes after an increase in complaints.
Police say women who dress in men’s clothes or walk with a masculine gait will be given a warning the first time they are arrested. But, if caught again, they will face the same cross-dressing charges and punishment that apply to men - including a possible stretch behind bars.
“They look like males and have a sexual desire for girls,” the official said.
“They walk and dress like males and even have short hair. If she is tough in her actions or puts on a male watch or male perfume, those are also indicators.”
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‘Boyat’ bites back at clampdown on clothing
The officer continued: “If they are caught, they will be taken to the police station where their parents will be called and they’ll be released with a warning if it is for the first time. This is to protect the girl’s reputation.”
Police are launching an awareness campaign on the issue but there are fears it could cause a backlash against the girls. 7DAYS found one facebook group, which pledges death to ‘boyat’ in the UAE and says masculine girls should die.
Dana, a 19-year-old, who admits to dressing in clothes designed for teenage boys, says she feels vulnerable in public at times.
“I like to dress this way, but I am not gay,” she said. “I just feel more comfortable like this - I don’t feel confident in the clothes other girls wear. I am not doing any harm but sometimes people look at me in a disgusted way.”
Dubai-based psychologist Dr Roghy McCarthy said many young women wrestle with self-expression and sexuality as they mature and that ‘boyat’ label is difficult to define and damaging to some. “I have seen cases where girls have emulated male behaviour because their fathers have made it very clear that they long for a son. And so these girls are desperately seeking the approval of their fathers. It’s very sad.”
Dubai Police Chief Lieutenant Dahi Khalfan Tamim first denounced the practice in 2008 and called for greater government intervention, blaming mixed schools for the growing trend in supposedly transvestite students.
After Dubai Police released details of a new crackdown on “cross-dressing women”, a senior CID official told 7DAYS that plain-clothed policewomen are staking out popular student hangouts to catch butch females or ‘boyat’, as they
are known, in their manly get-up.
“We have undercover police from the Vice Department working in places like malls and universities to clamp down on this,” the officer said, adding that the move comes after an increase in complaints.
Police say women who dress in men’s clothes or walk with a masculine gait will be given a warning the first time they are arrested. But, if caught again, they will face the same cross-dressing charges and punishment that apply to men - including a possible stretch behind bars.
“They look like males and have a sexual desire for girls,” the official said.
“They walk and dress like males and even have short hair. If she is tough in her actions or puts on a male watch or male perfume, those are also indicators.”
***
‘Boyat’ bites back at clampdown on clothing
The officer continued: “If they are caught, they will be taken to the police station where their parents will be called and they’ll be released with a warning if it is for the first time. This is to protect the girl’s reputation.”
Police are launching an awareness campaign on the issue but there are fears it could cause a backlash against the girls. 7DAYS found one facebook group, which pledges death to ‘boyat’ in the UAE and says masculine girls should die.
Dana, a 19-year-old, who admits to dressing in clothes designed for teenage boys, says she feels vulnerable in public at times.
“I like to dress this way, but I am not gay,” she said. “I just feel more comfortable like this - I don’t feel confident in the clothes other girls wear. I am not doing any harm but sometimes people look at me in a disgusted way.”
Dubai-based psychologist Dr Roghy McCarthy said many young women wrestle with self-expression and sexuality as they mature and that ‘boyat’ label is difficult to define and damaging to some. “I have seen cases where girls have emulated male behaviour because their fathers have made it very clear that they long for a son. And so these girls are desperately seeking the approval of their fathers. It’s very sad.”
Dubai Police Chief Lieutenant Dahi Khalfan Tamim first denounced the practice in 2008 and called for greater government intervention, blaming mixed schools for the growing trend in supposedly transvestite students.
what muppet thinks these things up- and I believe the word they are looking for is lesbians! Apart from the fact there is more woman/woman action goes on at local kitty parties.... I am now making sure I walk like a vixen wearing a tight skirt or dress, maybe low cut neckline-show iff my feminine curves, oh hang on thats not allowed either- tell you what Ill just wear a black sack and be done with it! FFS!
Jun 2nd 2011, 4:51 am
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Re: 7 days, the papers and summer
it's going nuts here...really, is this all they've got to do...stopping those bloody boy racers on the roads would be a better use of time...
MM, xx
MM, xx
Jun 2nd 2011, 5:35 am
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"Dubai Police Chief Lieutenant Dahi Khalfan Tamim first denounced the practice in 2008 and called for greater government intervention, blaming mixed schools for the growing trend in supposedly transvestite students"
Truly enlightened by these words of wisdom.
Truly enlightened by these words of wisdom.
Jun 2nd 2011, 5:37 am
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Re: 7 days, the papers and summer
This is most likely the fears of a patriarchal society that anything outside of the norm will harm the communal well being. Really the sort of crap you see in very nationalistic conservative organizations.
Jun 2nd 2011, 5:55 am
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).Cultural norms and tradition not law determines acceptable dress (that's why I can't wear my latex catsuit to court and why a bowler hat was the norm 40 years ago but today would be a sign of perhaps overdoing it a bit in everyday life)...the issue here is they have such a fragile culture/religion and such a sense of superiority that they must cling to it despite the fact it's done them no favours for the last 500 years that they will not adapt to what works for the rest of the modern world...but they want all the technological benefits of the modern world.
No wonder they don't allow women to marry non-Muslims...half of them would have left the country if this is how it is for them.
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Jun 2nd 2011, 9:28 am
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There are plenty of "nationalistic conservatives" who would shrink in horror from this sort of thing - myself included (saying that the limit of my conservative thinking on attire is liking the idea of dress codes for some industries and complaining if I see jeans at a wedding etc -I think the police have better things to do than arrest someone - even if they are wearing crocs ).
Cultural norms and tradition not law determines acceptable dress (that's why I can't wear my latex catsuit to court and why a bowler hat was the norm 40 years ago but today would be a sign of perhaps overdoing it a bit in everyday life)...the issue here is they have such a fragile culture/religion and such a sense of superiority that they must cling to it despite the fact it's done them no favours for the last 500 years that they will not adapt to what works for the rest of the modern world...but they want all the technological benefits of the modern world.
No wonder they don't allow women to marry non-Muslims...half of them would have left the country if this is how it is for them.
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).Cultural norms and tradition not law determines acceptable dress (that's why I can't wear my latex catsuit to court and why a bowler hat was the norm 40 years ago but today would be a sign of perhaps overdoing it a bit in everyday life)...the issue here is they have such a fragile culture/religion and such a sense of superiority that they must cling to it despite the fact it's done them no favours for the last 500 years that they will not adapt to what works for the rest of the modern world...but they want all the technological benefits of the modern world.
No wonder they don't allow women to marry non-Muslims...half of them would have left the country if this is how it is for them.
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Jun 2nd 2011, 9:29 am
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I was thinking of getting my hair cut off as well!
what muppet thinks these things up- and I believe the word they are looking for is lesbians! Apart from the fact there is more woman/woman action goes on at local kitty parties.... I am now making sure I walk like a vixen wearing a tight skirt or dress, maybe low cut neckline-show iff my feminine curves, oh hang on thats not allowed either- tell you what Ill just wear a black sack and be done with it! FFS!
what muppet thinks these things up- and I believe the word they are looking for is lesbians! Apart from the fact there is more woman/woman action goes on at local kitty parties.... I am now making sure I walk like a vixen wearing a tight skirt or dress, maybe low cut neckline-show iff my feminine curves, oh hang on thats not allowed either- tell you what Ill just wear a black sack and be done with it! FFS!
Jun 14th 2011, 5:55 am
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Re: 7 days, the papers and summer
Must have been hot yesterday as they are on form again.
http://www.7days.ae/article/news/nat...m-slur-penalty
"a scuffle broke out......we are peaceful people, I hope that message comes out"
http://www.7days.ae/article/news/nat...rrys-hot-water
: “Praying for sharia law intervention in Abu Dhabi that can put an end to this butt-floss and water porn expo
http://www.7days.ae/article/news/nat...r-jailed-theft
NGO Detained in Dubai has been offering assistance to Vissner. Its founder, Radha Stirling, said: “When in Dubai, we suggest visitors keep to themselves and avoid becoming involved with any form of authority, even where it includes good will activities such as handing in lost property.”
http://www.7days.ae/article/news/nat...m-slur-penalty
"a scuffle broke out......we are peaceful people, I hope that message comes out"
http://www.7days.ae/article/news/nat...rrys-hot-water
: “Praying for sharia law intervention in Abu Dhabi that can put an end to this butt-floss and water porn expo
http://www.7days.ae/article/news/nat...r-jailed-theft
NGO Detained in Dubai has been offering assistance to Vissner. Its founder, Radha Stirling, said: “When in Dubai, we suggest visitors keep to themselves and avoid becoming involved with any form of authority, even where it includes good will activities such as handing in lost property.”
Jun 14th 2011, 7:27 am
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the first and third cases are just ridiculous
There are loads of people locked up in Pakistan for blasphemy all on the mere words of someone, who they, surprise, have a business or family dispute with .
A 21 year old kid (who probably was not very good in customer service as well judging by my experience in Emax) got offended when his govt was criticized and lied that the guy committed "blasphemy".
And the 3rd case, well I personally know i would never touch cash someone may have dropped, but the tourist in question was an unsuspecting good samaritan
There are loads of people locked up in Pakistan for blasphemy all on the mere words of someone, who they, surprise, have a business or family dispute with .
A 21 year old kid (who probably was not very good in customer service as well judging by my experience in Emax) got offended when his govt was criticized and lied that the guy committed "blasphemy".
And the 3rd case, well I personally know i would never touch cash someone may have dropped, but the tourist in question was an unsuspecting good samaritan
Jun 14th 2011, 7:49 am
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Re: 7 days, the papers and summer
Yup! - Today's Rag has been taken over by the Ban Smoking and Drinking Brigade! - How about starting a campaign to Ban Rainbow Milk?
Jun 14th 2011, 8:03 am
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Re: 7 days, the papers and summer
This speaks volumes....
"On Wednesday, I was driving at about 200kph because I was following a girl who was speeding. It's just the extra hormones, I guess," he said.
Mr al Saadi says driving is a way to blow off steam and he views it as a way of life.
Not surprisingly, he admits to having been involved in a few accidents of his own.
Mr al Mazrooei does not think speeding is the main cause of road deaths. He said he almost got into "what could've been a really bad accident" because of texting while driving. He has been careful since.
"I think texting while driving is bigger than anyone knows and worse than speeding," he said.
Mohammed Rajab, a 21-year-old Egyptian, only got his licence two weeks ago and was recently involved in a serious accident, but continues to speed.
"I got into an accident about three or four months ago while driving and broke my leg and it was severe," he said.
"But I love the adventure; I love to speed."
Mr Rajab often drives at 220kph and once he drove at 320kph while using a friend's car.
He admitted that from the age of 19 he drove without a full licence for more than 18 months.
"I did not get it because I knew I would drive dangerously," said Mr Rajab.
He said he will only stop driving fast when he gets married. In the meantime, he finds solace in speeding.
"I feel excited when I do it, I feel the danger and it's just a risk you take and if I am alive after that and nothing happens, it means you've accomplished something."
"It's fun - you cannot stop," he said."
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-n...never-grow-old
"On Wednesday, I was driving at about 200kph because I was following a girl who was speeding. It's just the extra hormones, I guess," he said.
Mr al Saadi says driving is a way to blow off steam and he views it as a way of life.
Not surprisingly, he admits to having been involved in a few accidents of his own.
Mr al Mazrooei does not think speeding is the main cause of road deaths. He said he almost got into "what could've been a really bad accident" because of texting while driving. He has been careful since.
"I think texting while driving is bigger than anyone knows and worse than speeding," he said.
Mohammed Rajab, a 21-year-old Egyptian, only got his licence two weeks ago and was recently involved in a serious accident, but continues to speed.
"I got into an accident about three or four months ago while driving and broke my leg and it was severe," he said.
"But I love the adventure; I love to speed."
Mr Rajab often drives at 220kph and once he drove at 320kph while using a friend's car.
He admitted that from the age of 19 he drove without a full licence for more than 18 months.
"I did not get it because I knew I would drive dangerously," said Mr Rajab.
He said he will only stop driving fast when he gets married. In the meantime, he finds solace in speeding.
"I feel excited when I do it, I feel the danger and it's just a risk you take and if I am alive after that and nothing happens, it means you've accomplished something."
"It's fun - you cannot stop," he said."
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-n...never-grow-old
Jun 14th 2011, 8:25 am
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This speaks volumes....
"On Wednesday, I was driving at about 200kph because I was following a girl who was speeding. It's just the extra hormones, I guess," he said.
Mr al Saadi says driving is a way to blow off steam and he views it as a way of life.
Not surprisingly, he admits to having been involved in a few accidents of his own.
Mr al Mazrooei does not think speeding is the main cause of road deaths. He said he almost got into "what could've been a really bad accident" because of texting while driving. He has been careful since.
"I think texting while driving is bigger than anyone knows and worse than speeding," he said.
Mohammed Rajab, a 21-year-old Egyptian, only got his licence two weeks ago and was recently involved in a serious accident, but continues to speed.
"I got into an accident about three or four months ago while driving and broke my leg and it was severe," he said.
"But I love the adventure; I love to speed."
Mr Rajab often drives at 220kph and once he drove at 320kph while using a friend's car.
He admitted that from the age of 19 he drove without a full licence for more than 18 months.
"I did not get it because I knew I would drive dangerously," said Mr Rajab.
He said he will only stop driving fast when he gets married. In the meantime, he finds solace in speeding.
"I feel excited when I do it, I feel the danger and it's just a risk you take and if I am alive after that and nothing happens, it means you've accomplished something."
"It's fun - you cannot stop," he said."
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-n...never-grow-old
"On Wednesday, I was driving at about 200kph because I was following a girl who was speeding. It's just the extra hormones, I guess," he said.
Mr al Saadi says driving is a way to blow off steam and he views it as a way of life.
Not surprisingly, he admits to having been involved in a few accidents of his own.
Mr al Mazrooei does not think speeding is the main cause of road deaths. He said he almost got into "what could've been a really bad accident" because of texting while driving. He has been careful since.
"I think texting while driving is bigger than anyone knows and worse than speeding," he said.
Mohammed Rajab, a 21-year-old Egyptian, only got his licence two weeks ago and was recently involved in a serious accident, but continues to speed.
"I got into an accident about three or four months ago while driving and broke my leg and it was severe," he said.
"But I love the adventure; I love to speed."
Mr Rajab often drives at 220kph and once he drove at 320kph while using a friend's car.
He admitted that from the age of 19 he drove without a full licence for more than 18 months.
"I did not get it because I knew I would drive dangerously," said Mr Rajab.
He said he will only stop driving fast when he gets married. In the meantime, he finds solace in speeding.
"I feel excited when I do it, I feel the danger and it's just a risk you take and if I am alive after that and nothing happens, it means you've accomplished something."
"It's fun - you cannot stop," he said."
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-n...never-grow-old
Jun 14th 2011, 9:35 am
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I find it strange that an Egyptian kid, someone who would generally not have wasta can get away with being named and admitting to not driving with a license and speeding at 320 kph
Someothing doesnt feel right
Someothing doesnt feel right
Jun 14th 2011, 10:16 am
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- Unless the Nationality was 'Edited' by the Ministry of Truth! Several years ago, I arrived at the Dive Centre in Khor Fakkan, to find it closed, and full of Police/CID and Ambulance Crews. Sadly, an Emarati had drowned, however, when this was reported in the newspaper the following day, the Nationality was Philippino!
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