UAE Public Prosecution warns against spreading misinformation, rumours

The UAE Public Prosecution has warned against publishing or circulating rumors and information from unknown sources on social media due to its harm to the security and stability of society,

In a post shared on social media platform X, the authority stressed the importance of obtaining information solely from official and verified sources.

The prosecution added that "any person who shares or reposts content from unknown sources shall be subject to legal accountability in accordance with the applicable legislation, even if they are not the original creator of such content".

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The Public Prosecution warns against publishing or circulating rumors and information from unknown sources through social media platforms or any other technological means, due to the consequences thereof, including the spread of confusion and harm to the security… pic.twitter.com/eQLozbqOmo

— النيابة العامة (@UAE_PP) February 28, 2026