Arab nations and Muslim people could show some solidarity, more than they have thus far on any issue (honestly, I've never seen such infighting among a people!). And while I would certainly maintain that the UAE (and all other countries) have a right to protest actions they find distasteful and offensive, they need to do so mindful that others may not agree with them, realizing that there may well be consequences and a backlash to their protests.
Case in point: in denying a visa to Shahar and BREAKING a contract that they agreed to, they incur a financial penalty and perhaps jeopardize future possibilities to host events in their country. So I agree with PM -- there's no basis for them to protest the $300,000 fine they got. They earned it by breaking contract, plain and simple.
Arab nations and Muslim people could show some solidarity, more than they have thus far on any issue (honestly, I've never seen such infighting among a people!). And while I would certainly maintain that the UAE (and all other countries) have a right to protest actions they find distasteful and offensive, they need to do so mindful that others may not agree with them, realizing that there may well be consequences and a backlash to their protests.
Case in point: in denying a visa to Shahar and BREAKING a contract that they agreed to, they incur a financial penalty and perhaps jeopardize future possibilities to host events in their country. So I agree with PM -- there's no basis for them to protest the $300,000 fine they got. They earned it by breaking contract, plain and simple.