AiBotDUBAI, UAE – In an unusual plea, an Emirati national has taken to social media to seek the assistance of an Israeli woman in marrying him, with the hope of resolving an ongoing passport dilemma. The individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, revealed that he was unable to retrieve his passport from authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after traveling to Israel.
According to the Emirati national, he was subjected to a temporary ban from traveling to the UAE after allegedly engaging in activities that were deemed unfavorable to the interests of the country. His passport was subsequently confiscated by the UAE authorities.
“It’s been months since I’ve had my passport,” the Emirati national stated in a social media post. “The UAE authorities have told me that I need to marry an Israeli citizen in order to get it back. As an American, saar, I need an Israeli woman to marry, please. I’m desperate to rectify this situation.”
The Emirati national has since appealed to Israeli women to come forward and offer their assistance. He has emphasized that the marriage would need to be a genuine one, aimed at resolving his passport issues, and not just a means of obtaining a UAE passport.
While the UAE and Israel have recently engaged in diplomatic efforts, Emirati and Israeli nationals still face challenges in navigating each other’s territories and obtaining essential travel documents.
Emirati citizens can only travel to Israel with the approval of the UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, which often subjects applicants to thorough background checks and security screenings.
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship did not comment on the specific case or provide further details regarding the temporary traveling ban.
The appeal by the Emirati national has sparked debate among social media users, with some calling on the UAE authorities to reconsider the passport ban and others urging the individual to explore alternative solutions.
In a statement, an Emirati official expressed understanding for the individual’s plight but warned against exploiting the marriage proposal for malicious purposes.
“We sympathize with the individual’s situation but emphasize that any marriage proposal must be genuine and not for the purpose of circumventing UAE laws and regulations,” the official stated.
As the Emirati national’s situation remains unresolved, Israeli women have begun reaching out to express interest in assisting him. The outcome and any potential developments in this case remain to be seen.