Photography
Most people do not enjoy strangers deliberately and publicly taking their photographs without their permission and this is as true in the Gulf as anywhere else. There are Islamic dimensions to be considered as well: Islam condemns all forms of graven image and personal aggrandizement and some Muslim will claim that this restriction embraces the photography of humans. Where an important Gulf figure is clearly and publicly carrying out an official or similar duty, such as prize giving, there are no objections to photography; it may even be expected and welcome. But openly to take pictures of Arab women in the market, for example, is intrusive and lacks sensitivity and should be avoided. Photography near military installations could lead to arrest in almost all Gulf countries.
Most people do not enjoy strangers deliberately and publicly taking their photographs without their permission and this is as true in the Gulf as anywhere else. There are Islamic dimensions to be considered as well: Islam condemns all forms of graven image and personal aggrandizement and some Muslim will claim that this restriction embraces the photography of humans. Where an important Gulf figure is clearly and publicly carrying out an official or similar duty, such as prize giving, there are no objections to photography; it may even be expected and welcome. But openly to take pictures of Arab women in the market, for example, is intrusive and lacks sensitivity and should be avoided. Photography near military installations could lead to arrest in almost all Gulf countries.
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