Rawan Bin Hussein Jailed for 6 Months

Kuwaiti artist Rawan Bin Hussein has topped social media trends after the Dubai Public Prosecution charged her with three legal offenses, leading to a six-month prison sentence and a hefty fine.

Rawan’s Controversial Video

Rawan sparked outrage by posting a video on social media, accusing the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry of failing to assist her release from the UAE. She claimed she was unjustly detained, stirring widespread debate.

Dubai Prosecution Reveals the Truth

The Dubai Public Prosecution issued a statement detailing the investigation. Rawan was arrested while intoxicated in a public place, causing a disturbance, assaulting Dubai Police officers, and hurling profanities at them during their duties.

Dubai Criminal Court Verdict

The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced Rawan Bin Hussein to six months in jail and fined her 20,000 AED. The court also ordered her deportation from the UAE, referring the civil case to the competent civil court.

Rawan’s Arrest in Dubai

Days before the ruling, Rawan was detained in Dubai for public intoxication and disruptive behavior, including attacking police officers, which set the stage for her legal consequences.

Past Legal Troubles

This isn’t Rawan’s first brush with the law. She was previously banned from Iraq after clashing with airport security and faced backlash in Kuwait for accusing the Ministry of Health of neglecting her mother’s treatment.