For some one living here you won't respect locas in having the right to follow their own customs and tradition no you are encouraging the member who respectfully asks about the do's and dont's where it comes to photography.

FYI if you are suspected of doing so you could be in serious troubles.

it's a matter not taken lightly especially the atmosphere inlight of what happened in Dubai and the case of European's involvement in that case.

My advice to the photographer is ask the permission of the lady and you'll be fine avoid at any time forcing yourself as Pam suggestes as that will surely land you in trouble