Switzerland is a rare example of a country with instruments of direct democracy (at the levels of the municipalities, cantons, and federal state).

Democratic and human rights have been major issues since the transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997. The one country, two systems principle allows the Hong Kong government to administer all areas of government except foreign relations and (military) defence separately from the national Chinese government.

Under its constitutional document, the Basic Law, Hong Kong is an autonomous Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, except in defence and foreign affairs.

Universal suffrage is described in Articles 45 and 68 of the Basic Law as the “ultimate aim.” The National People’s Congress, however, issued a decision in April 2004 prohibiting the people of Hong Kong from electing the chief executive in 2007 or the members of the LegCo in 2008 through universal suffrage.

Is Hong Kong Separate from China? Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and is an “inalienable part” of the country. Due to its special status, Hong Kong is able to exercise a high degree of autonomy and enjoy executive, legislative, and independent judicial power.

The United States supports Hong Kong’s autonomy by concluding and implementing bilateral agreements; promoting trade and investment; arranging high-level visits; broadening law enforcement cooperation; bolstering educational, academic, and cultural links; and supporting the large community of U.S. citizens and visitors …

Yes, foreign expats can get married in Dubai and they do tie the knot in the emirate. However, it is important to note that: The marriage must be legally registered with the courts or relevant embassies. Non-Muslim expats can tie the knot in Dubai as per the rules of their respective country.

Easiest countries to Get Married in Around the World

• Las Vegas. This is the easiest place in the world in which to get married, and is well known as the “Wedding Capital of the World”.
• Gibraltar.
• Caribbean.
• Denmark.
• New York.
• Cyprus.
• Canada.

TLDR version: Yes, there are unmarried couples living together in Dubai. You can live together with your boyfriend or girlfriend, meaning it is possible, not permitted, just as it is possible to do many things that are illegal in different countries.

As per the new rule, unmarried couples in UAE will now be permitted to stay together. The new move is an effort to improve the living standards of the residents in the country.

The Dubai code states: “Holding hands for a married couple is tolerated but kissing and petting are considered an offence to public decency. “Public displays of affection, as well as sexual harassment or randomly addressing women in public places, is liable to be punished by imprisonment or deportation.”