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Online defamation or insults

Posting insulting defamatory or reputation-damaging content about others on social media or messaging apps

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Fine Amount

AED 250,000

Range: AED 250,000500,000

Fine plus possible imprisonment of at least one year

Why this rule exists

Protect individual dignity and reputation in digital spaces

How to avoid

Think carefully before posting and avoid personal attacks online

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