United Arab Emirates (UAE) FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 34% (Dubai Women’s College, 2011)
Most common types: Types 4
Common ages practiced: Infancy
Regional information: FGM prevalence is low throughout the country
Practicing ethnic groups include: Sudanese, Somali and Omani
FGM Law in UAE: Illegal to perform in government hospitals
School holidays in UAE: The first day of term begins in early September and ends mid-December. The second term starts in the first week of January and ends at the end of March. The last term runs from mid-April until mid-July.
(All information has been sourced from The Orchid Project)