Apparently this is common practice. I suppose we should not be surprised, even if it is 2013.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/rape-victim-dubai-jailed-extramarital-sex-article-1.1402010
"For a rape conviction, United Arab Emirates law requires either a confession or four adult male witnesses to the attack."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...-woman-raped-jailed-extramarital-sex/2554045/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/rape-victim-dubai-jailed-extramarital-sex-article-1.1402010
"For a rape conviction, United Arab Emirates law requires either a confession or four adult male witnesses to the attack."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...-woman-raped-jailed-extramarital-sex/2554045/