In first, transgender Emiratis seek recognition as men


DUBAI (Reuters) - Two young transgender citizens of the United Arab Emirates, born as women, are making an unprecedented case to be recognised as men, their lawyer said on Thursday.

State newspaper al-Bayan reported on their lawsuit, a rarity in the conservative Middle East, where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues are barely aired in public.

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