UAE: One year jail, Dh100,000 fine for assailing woman, UAE Public Prosecution warns

Dubai: What is the penalty in the UAE for assailing a female in public, by words or actions? The UAE’s Public Prosecution posted an awareness message on its official social media channels to educate people of the law and the legal implications of such criminal activity.

In the post, the UAE Public Prosecution referred to Article 359 of the UAE Penal Code, which states that in case anyone assails a woman on a public road, or a frequented place in an indecent manner with words or actions, they shall be sentenced to detention for a term of up to one year and or a fine not exceeding Dh100,000.

Articles 358 and 359 of the UAE Penal Code stipulate the punishment for indecent or disgraceful behaviour towards women.

Additionally, Article 374 also states the punishment that a person faces in case of sexual harassment at the workplace.

How to report harassment

For incidents related to harassment or safety, contact:

• For any emergency across the UAE, you can call 911.

• Abu Dhabi Police’s Aman service on 8002626 or send SMS to 8002828.

• Dubai Police’s Al Ameen service on 8004888 from within the UAE or on +9718004888 from outside the UAE.

• Sharjah Police’s Najeed service on 800151, or send SMS to 7999.