Egyptian disguised in a woman’s cloak arrested in Saudi mall

Published August 28th, 2023 - 08:45 GMT
Abaya
Emirati women wear the traditional traditional abaya, the long black robes worn by women in the Muslim Gulf region. AFP
Highlights
The individual was captured on circulating visual content, masquerading in a women's cloak within a bustling shopping center located in Al-Khobar Governorate.

ALBAWABA- Startling the local community, the Eastern Region Police in Saudi Arabia have apprehended an Egyptian resident for an audacious act of cross-dressing. 

The individual was captured on circulating visual content, masquerading in a women's cloak within a bustling shopping center located in Al-Khobar Governorate. 

The arrest underscores the authorities' commitment to upholding social norms and decorum within the region. The incident has sparked discussions surrounding cultural sensitivities and appropriate conduct in public spaces.

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