An Ethiopian couple accused of adultery and illegitimate pregnancy has submitted a marriage certificate.
DYT, 33, an assistant mechanic, submitted the certificate that proves SWA, 27, a housemaid, is his wife since 2005AC [the Amharic calendar - the principle calendar used in Ethiopia].
However, there is eight years difference between the Amharic calendar and the Gregorian calendar [the internationally accepted civil calendar].
The certificate produced was issued by the Ethiopian government and has recent attestation dates of the relevant authorities.
The Dubai Misdemeanour Court presided by Judge Ibrahim Khalid Abu Shamma adjourned the case until August 31 for the accused to translate the marriage contract and granted them bail.
SWA, who entered the country four years back, is also accused of overstaying and working illegally.
The couple who lives in Ajman was arrested from one of the hotels in Dubai. Emirates Business
