They face charges of public insult against the president . The case is being heard by a judge in the city of Cologne and could be decided as early as next week. UAE authorities have not seen street protests but helped fight protesters in Bahrain . They have been `` held in preventative custody , '' according to UAE 's state news agency WAM . All five defendants have pleaded not guilty ; their trial resumes Monday .
They face charges of public insult against the president . The case is being heard by a judge in the city of Cologne and could be decided as early as next week. UAE authorities have not seen street protests but helped fight protesters in Bahrain . All five defendants have pleaded not guilty ; their trial resumes Monday .