Well she's not in her country. I'm of the opinion that when you go to visit a different country with a different culture you had better clue yourself as to what the law is and what is or is not acceptable. I think it sucks what happened to her but its their house, their perceptions and their rules if you notice the man who committed the rape is also accused of 'illegal sex'. Its obvious that in some countries men do not exercise the same control nor have the same respect for women. She probably won't get much more out of the local authorities, she's better off going back home to heal.
Just take a look at the British advisory for travelers to UAE:
Crime
Over a million British visitors travelled to the UAE in 2007 and more than 100,000 British nationals are resident there. The vast majority of visits are trouble-free. Incidents of street crime are rare. Female visitors should take care when walking or travelling alone and are advised to use a reputable taxi company, particularly at night.
In 2007 our Consular staff helped a number of British nationals who were the victim of a serious sexual offence in the UAE.For more general information see Victims of Crime Abroad.
Women should dress in a modest way, particularly in Sharjah and Ajman Emirates where Islamic law is rigorously enforced. Clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs, and underwear should not be visible.
Public displays of affection are frowned upon, and there have been several arrests for kissing in public. Sex outside of marriage is illegal, and problems will be encountered if an unmarried woman gives birth in the UAE. These problems can range from a refusal to issue a birth certificate to arrest and imprisonment. A marriage certificate has to be provided to the UAE authorities to obtain a birth certificate. Cohabitation, adultery and homosexual behaviour are also illegal.
Ramadan also has implications for non-Muslims in the UAE. You should take care to show respect to those who are fasting and pay particular attention not to offend Islamic values. You should note the following:
Do not eat, drink or smoke in public view during daytime (including in your car). This is considered highly disrespectful and even sips of water should be taken discreetly. Pregnant and nursing women, and young children are exempt from this provision, but discretion should be exercised.
Be careful about your attire during Ramadan. Skimpy clothes should not be worn at any time in the UAE, but standards may be policed even more carefully than usual.
Many eating and drinking establishments will be close during daylight hours. Others will be screened from public view. Please plan accordingly.
Driving may be more erratic than usual, particularly during the late afternoon and early evening.
It is an offence in the UAE to drink and drive (no matter how small the amount). There is zero tolerance policy for drinking and driving, and the penalties can be severe.
The importation of narcotics, pork products and pornographic books and material is forbidden. Videos, books and magazines are subject to scrutiny and may be censored.
The penalties for drug trafficking, smuggling and possession, of even residual amounts, of drugs are severe. The possession and/or import of even the smallest amount of drugs can result in a minimum prison sentence of four years. The presence of drugs in the blood stream is counted as possession.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and...middle-east-north-africa/united-arab-emirates
It happens and if a woman doesn't know how to present herself in a conservative, sexually repressed religious society then she can unwittingly place herself at risk.