Dubai transit passenger jailed for 'exposing private parts' to policeman

He will be deported after serving his sentence.

On Sunday, a judge in Dubai ruled that a 34-year-old Pakistani man will spend three months in jail after "exposing his private parts before a policeman" at the Dubai International Airport (DXB). 

The incident took place at the airport's transit section in January.

The man, who was reportedly drunk at the time, had offended the policeman after he'd been asked to step aside for a quick baggage search prior to boarding the flight.

The policeman found a number of batteries packed in the carry-on luggage and explained that such items are prohibited on board an aircraft. 

The defendant refused to take no for an answer and insisted on traveling with the batteries, according to Gulf News.

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The policeman stressed that "carrying batteries is a dangerous act and punishable by law", but that did not convince the man. Instead, he cursed and insulted the law enforcement officer.

He then flashed his private parts and fell to the floor due to his drunkenness. 

"He cursed my mother, sister and cursed me in front of other passengers. He made an indecent gesture when he pointed his two hands towards his private parts in my face," the policeman said, according to Gulf News.

Upon arrival at the police station, the man regained consciousness and apologized after learning that the policeman wanted to take legal action against him.

In March, the Dubai Court of First Instance found the defendant guilty on charges of "assaulting and insulting the policeman, gesturing indecently at him in a public place and consuming liquor."

On Sunday, Judge Eisa Al Sharif upheld the man's three-month jail term. He will be deported after serving his sentence. 

Disturbances on Dubai flights, not just airports, are quite common

In 2017, British citizen Khalid Mir was sentenced to jail after spitting in the face of an Emirates flight attendant. 

Mir pleaded guilty to being drunk on an aircraft and "failing to obey a lawful command of the pilot," according to The Sun.

That same year, a passenger on a flight from Dubai to New Delhi refused to follow in-flight security rules, which forced the cabin crew to restrain him.

Video of Kuwaiti students dancing during graduation sparks controversy

"They didn't hurt anyone."

Arab high school graduates are celebrating finishing school and things are no different in Kuwait. 

Earlier this week, footage capturing a huge celebration held by Kuwaiti students after their graduation ceremony went viral on Twitter. 

In it, a group of male students can be seen wildly dancing and jumping on chairs. 

However, the joyful celebrations didn't seem to go down too well with people on Twitter, who criticized the students for their actions. 

The footage led to a meltdown of the sorts

The footage was all over Twitter and divided people on the platform. 

While some were angered over it, accusing the students of going overboard with their celebrations, others thought the entire incident was blown way out of proportion. 

Some tweeps were angered by the footage

"These kinds of celebrations must be banned and placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Education."

"There are limits to celebrations"

"And while there are several ways men dance, the way these people are dancing doesn't indicate they're respectful."

A few were upset by the fact that the party was held in Ramadan

"What I know is that the holy month must be respected and all parties should be delayed till after Eid, even weddings." 

Many reacted to the footage with humor though

"If they're doing this at their high school graduation, what are they going to do when they're done with college?"

"They're so funny"

"I died"

"They got over-excited"

Many saw absolutely nothing wrong with the celebratory dance

"Every person has their own way of expressing joy, why do you want to punish them over it? Plus, this is a private party, they didn't know it was going to go viral." 

"Let them have fun"

"They didn't hurt anyone."