DUBAI // A Dubai court has found Saddam Hussain guilty of distributing pornography in the Emirates.
The Dubai Court of Misdemeanours today sentenced a 26-year-old Bangladeshi namesake of the deceased Iraqi leader to two months in prison for possessing and selling pornographic DVDs.
Saddam Hussain Fadl Al Hak, a construction worker, had denied the offence when arrested in Jebel Ali on January 29.
"I'm not guilty and these CDs are not mine," he told the police officers who arrested him.
One of those officers, 27-year-old MA, testified that he was on patrol with his colleague when they received a tip-off that a number of Asian men were selling pornographic DVDs near the Grand City Mall at the Jebel Ali Industrial Area.
"When we arrived we saw the defendant showing the DVDs to buyers," MA said.
Mr Al Hak claimed that he had bought two Bangladeshi films at the Souq Al Madina Supermarket, and that "they weren't pornographic".
However, prosecutors told the court that officers found 218 pornographic DVDs in his possession.
He claimed those DVDs belonged to another Bangladeshi man.
"I have no criminal record," Mr Al Hak told prosecutors.
Mr Al Hak will be deported after serving his prison term at the Dubai Central Jail.
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Healthy tips to remember
Here, Dr Mohamed El Abiary, paediatric consultant at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, shares some advice for parents whose children are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan:
Gradual fasting and golden points - For children under the age of 10, follow a step-by-step approach to fasting and don't push them beyond their limits. Start with a few hours fasting a day and increase it to a half fast and full fast when the child is ready. Every individual's ability varies as per the age and personal readiness. You could introduce a points system that awards the child and offers them encouragement when they make progress with the amount of hours they fast
Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits
Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day
Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet
