Sharjah woman faces harassment case after repeatedly calling neighbor to confirm travel invitation, court hears/Representative Image

An Arab woman in Sharjah has appeared in the Sharjah Misdemeanor Court after accusing her neighbor of abusing her phone calls to harass her. The case highlights that everyday communication tools, although designed to make life easier, can sometimes lead to disputes when used excessively.According to a report in Gulf Today, the woman would often visit her neighbor in her residential building and would usually coordinate these visits in advance to confirm that it was a convenient time.On one occasion, the neighbor invited him over. Later the woman called again to confirm the meeting before going to the apartment. However, his repeated calls for confirmation were reportedly considered excessive by the neighbor.The situation eventually worsened when the neighbor decided to file a lawsuit against the woman, accusing her of misusing the telephone service to harass him.During the hearing, the accused named FN denied the allegations. She told the court that her neighbor had invited her and she moved into the apartment after accepting the invitation.She said when the door was opened but no one answered, she tried calling several times to check what had happened.After hearing the statements, the court decided to adjourn the session, with the verdict to be pronounced at a later date.

The UAE has banned drones, paragliders and light sport aircraft, citing exceptional circumstances and ongoing regional tensions/Image: X

The UAE’s aviation authority has announced a complete ban on the operation of drones and light sport aircraft across the country, warning that anyone breaking the rules could face legal action.The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said the decision came due to the “current extraordinary circumstances”. The announcement was shared on the official social media accounts of the authority.According to the GCAA, the ban applies to many types of flying activities. This includes drones (UAVs), recreational and light sport aircraft, as well as gliders and paragliders. All permits related to these activities have been suspended for the time being.Officials stressed that the ban applies to everyone without exception, including hobbyists and operators who typically fly these planes for leisure.The authority urged the public to strictly follow the rules and avoid flying drones or other recreational aircraft during this period.The GCAA also warned that violating the ban could lead to legal action under UAE laws.Officials said the move is aimed at protecting public safety and maintaining the security of the country’s airspace during the current extraordinary situation.