Can online comments be considered crime in UAE? Woman fined AED 30,000 for offensive messages
Friday, 18 July 2025 ()
A woman in Abu Dhabi was ordered to pay Dh30,000 in moral damages after sending abusive messages and comments via social media. The civil ruling followed a criminal conviction and highlights how UAE law treats online defamation with heightened seriousness due to its viral reach, permanence, and reputational impact, even in private messages or comment sections.
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