DUBAI: Dubai Police on Wednesday warned that spreading rumours, false information or sharing content that contradicts official announcements constitutes a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment and heavy fines.
In a statement, the police urged residents not to circulate images, videos or information except those released through official channels by the Government of Dubai.
Authorities emphasised that publishing or forwarding unverified material — particularly content that may incite panic or fear among the public — would be treated as a violation of the law.
“Your social media post may seem ordinary to you, but for others it could be intelligence,” the statement said, calling on users to exercise responsibility while using online platforms.
Under the applicable regulations, offenders may face a minimum of two years’ imprisonment and a fine starting from 200,000 dirhams (approximately Rs15.2 million).
Dubai Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining public order and urged the community to rely solely on credible and authorised sources of information.