from Basim: "A member of the Saudi feared religious police, known as Mutawa, stormed the
UAE pavilion at National Festival for Heritage and Culture, also known as Al
Janadriyah, but was forced out by the Gulf Kingdom’s national guards. The
incident took place when the Mutawa member objected to the presence of the
Emirati singer Aryam in her country’s pavilion.
Speaking of her participation in Al Janadriyah, Aryam said, “I
didn’t sing. I just greeted the Saudi audience with a bouquet from the Emirati
folklore. My participation didn’t exceed 20 seconds, and I was not accompanied
by a band.” She added in remarks published in the Saudi daily Al Asharq, "I
respect our Arab Gulf customs and traditions."
Video of religious police getting hauled out to cheers:
