The United Arab Emirates is warning its citizens to avoid wearing traditional garments when traveling abroad after an Emirati man was handcuffed in Ohio over terrorism fears. Ahmed al-Menhali was detained at gunpoint last week while wearing a traditional ankle-length robe and headscarf in Avon after a Farfield Inn and Suites hotel clerk called 911 to say he was in the lobby pledging his allegiance to the Islamic State group. Police called back after learning it was a misunderstanding.
Avon officials on Saturday apologized to the man. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Emiratis should avoid wearing the garments for their safety.