Social media use across all platforms have experienced record highs amid global lockdowns put in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, the Abu Dhabi Attorney General made clear that members of the public who post immoral cotent or misuse social media in any way can potentially face arrest and hefty fines of up to 500,000 AED.
النائب العام لإمارة أبوظبي يأمر بضبط أشخاص لإخلالهم بالآداب العامة على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي pic.twitter.com/9cMyLhpKx5
— دائرة القضاء-أبوظبي (@ADJD_Official) April 13, 2020
The penalty applies to those who are found responsible in operating a website, or broadcasting, posting or forwarding offensive material, such as pornographic images and videos.
Additionally, those who spread false news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic can be imprisoned temporarily according to UAE Law.
Below are the official platforms which residents can consult when seeking factual and credible information to leatn more about the virus
– Ministry of Health and Prevention @mohapuse
– Dubai Health Authority @dha_dubai
– Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre @adphc_ae
– Department of health- Abu Dhabi @dohsocial
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