Can online comments be considered crime in UAE? Woman fined AED 30,000 for offensive messages
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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. What's Your Reaction?
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