ABU DHABI // A man accused of adultery said he was married to the woman by phone, the Appeals Court heard on Monday.
M N, from Bangladesh, is facing adultery charges.
“I did not commit adultery, and I was already married to the woman by telephone,” he told the court.
“How do you get married by phone?” asked the chief justice.
“We exchanged vows and she became my wife,” he replied.
He requested his acquittal and bail.
The case was adjourned to September 9 to appoint a lawyer for him.
hdajani@thenational.ae
Living in...
This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
The biog
DOB: March 13, 1987
Place of birth: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia but lived in Virginia in the US and raised in Lebanon
School: ACS in Lebanon
University: BSA in Graphic Design at the American University of Beirut
MSA in Design Entrepreneurship at the School of Visual Arts in New York City
Nationality: Lebanese
Status: Single
Favourite thing to do: I really enjoy cycling, I was a participant in Cycling for Gaza for the second time this year
