Abu Dhabi is seeing a spike in social media crimes, with 512 cases registered between January and October.
That’s a 43 per cent increase compared to the whole of last year, according to the emirate’s judicial department.
Prosecutors say the common offences reported are harassment, extortion, fake adverts and spreading rumours.
Violators found guilty can face jail terms ranging between a month and three years, while fines start from AED 100,000.
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Sheikh Mohammed honours Egyptian professor with 'Great Arab Minds' award
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Egyptian professor Abbas El Gamal for winning the Great Arab Minds award.
UAE announces $550 million for UN’s 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a pledge of $550 million to support the UN’s Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO).
UAE bans travel to Mali, urges nationals to return
The UAE has imposed a travel ban on Emiratis travelling to Mali following "concerning developments", urging those currently in the country to return at the earliest opportunity.
Rain, dusty conditions forecast across UAE from December 12
The UAE’s weather bureau has forecast chances of scattered rainfall, dusty conditions and rough seas from December 12 to December 19.
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