Also last year , five activists were arrested , tried and convicted for publicly insulting top UAE officials , committing acts that pose a threat to state security , undermining public order , opposing the government system and instigating others to break laws . United Arab Emirates closes offices of two NGOs . The UAE has closed the offices of Al Jazeera and Human Rights Watch in response to their criticism of its human rights record. Group criticizes government for crackdown on online activists .
United Arab Emirates closes offices of two NGOs . The UAE has closed the offices of Al Jazeera and Human Rights Watch in response to their criticism of its human rights record. Group criticizes government for crackdown on online activists .