UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions and criminalizing so-called “honor killings.” The broadening of personal freedoms reflects the changing profile of a country … Continue reading UAE Relaxes Islamic Laws, Allows Alcohol, Cohabitation Of Unmarried Couples