[Echo Talon]

yes but it also says this..
According to the U.S. Department of State, non-Muslim religious leaders within the UAE and outside the country refer to it as one of the most liberal and broad-minded countries in the region in terms of governmental and societal attitudes toward allowing the unfettered practice of other faiths. The UAE government generally follows a policy of tolerance toward non-Muslim religions and, in practice, does not interfere very much with their religious activities.

[Cedar]

That still doesn't qualify as real freedom of religion...if Bibles are not allowed in the public areas or even talking to people about Jesus Christ leads to jail.

These were the points I think the author was trying to make when also speaking of lack of freedom of press and speech.