Videos From A Fujairah Wedding Party Have Sparked Major Controversy Online
Videos of a Fujairah wedding have sparked a major reaction online.
Guests at the engagement party of popular Emirati actor Ahmed Khamis and his beautiful new bride, TV presenter and actress Mashael al-Shehy shared footage of the pair looking enamoured and social media has a LOT to say.
The reaction online is a very mixed bag, and the viral footage caused Fujairah authorities to intervene and contact the couple and make a statement.
Footage of the couple cutting the cake and dancing has been reshared countless times
The happy couple enjoying the party – and sparked a massive online debate
People were quick to comment
And the reaction was varied, with some criticising the pair
One Twitter user called on a social media ban for anyone who would use social media in this way for fame
اتمنى ان تغلق صفحات التواصل الخاصه بهم عقابا لمن يدور الشهره بهذه الطريقه
وبان يوقفوا عن استعمالها لمدة عام حتى يتأدبوا— أم بشرى (@ayeshaalkash) May 13, 2018
And many praised the police for intervening
— Vip???????? (@VIP7555) May 13, 2018
Some choose not to watch the ‘cringey’ videos
I fully support their freedom to continue with their cringey videos that I will not watch
— حياة ???????? (@TheBoominati) May 12, 2018
Some thought they footage doesn’t need to be on social media
“They look lovely, just wish they hadn’t taken a video”
While others don’t see the cause for controversy
I really don’t understand the contraversy around this. #مشاعل_الشحي
— fvlani ???????????????????????? (@efzedxpaws) May 16, 2018
“You have done nothing wrong live your life the way you want it’
To #مشاعل_الشحي your apology is not accepted ! You have done nothing wrong live your life the way you want it and don’t listen to those who hate, you deserve to be happy, congrats for both you ???? pic.twitter.com/tX4a443VJM
— بندريشن ???????? (@Elegant_08) May 13, 2018
Authorities intervened
Authorities called in the couple over the videos that went viral, which reportedly go against UAE traditions.
Fujairah officials reminded all citizens to value society traditions
#شرطة_الفجيرة #رسائل_توعية_أمنية pic.twitter.com/B4yBbC0j4i
— شرطة الفجيرة (@FujPoliceGHQ) May 13, 2018