Foreign ministry warns against wearing traditional clothes abroad

On June 29, 2016, an Emirati businessman was violently detained in Ohio.

Speaking to the National , Ahmed Al Menhali, said he was linked to ISIS because he was wearing traditional clothes, Slate reports.

“They were brutal with me. They pressed forcefully on my back. I had several injuries and bled from the forceful nature of their arrest,” he said.

This traumatic incident has led the country’s foreign ministry to issue a warning, asking citizens to think twice before wearing white robes, headscarf, and headband, abroad.

"For citizens traveling outside the country, and in order to ensure their safety, we point out not to wear formal dress while traveling, especially in public places," the message posted on Twitter, read.

The police chief and mayor has apologized to al-Menhali over the terrible incident.

“No one from the police department (wanted) to disrespect you. That was not the intent of any of our officers. It is a very regrettable circumstance that occurred for you. You should not have been put in that situation like you were,” Police Chief, Richard Bosley, said.