If you live and work in the UAE, you must be careful about what you record and share on social media and online. Recently, the Abu Dhabi Police arrested 45 people of various nationalities for filming ongoing events and posting the footage on social media platforms.
The Directorate of Investigations and Criminal Investigations took immediate action after these individuals circulated inaccurate and misleading information. Authorities stated that sharing such content provokes public opinion and spreads harmful rumors across the community. Because of these actions, the police have taken the necessary legal and administrative steps against the offenders. They stressed that abusing social media directly violates the country’s strict laws and regulations.
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Key Warnings and Reminders from Abu Dhabi Police
- Security forces actively monitor social media platforms to track these types of violations.
- The Abu Dhabi Police urge you to stop sharing unreliable content or information that official authorities have not released.
- Filming event sites and distributing those clips can negatively affect community safety and disrupt ongoing security procedures.
#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي تضبط 45 شخصاً لقيامهم بتداول معلومات مضللة وتصوير ونشر مواقع الأحداث
ضبطت مديرية التحريات والتحقيقات الجنائية بشرطة أبوظبي 45 شخصاً من جنسيات مختلفة لقيامهم بتصوير مواقع مختلفة خلال الأحداث الجارية، ونشرها عبر منصات التواصل الاجتماعي، إلى جانب تداول… pic.twitter.com/WAAAiMUAW2
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) March 13, 2026
Guidance for the Public
To stay safe and avoid legal trouble, you should always get your information strictly from official, authorized sources. The police advise the public to refrain from photographing or publishing event sites.
Here is the post from Abu Dhabi Police Facebook account about the said news update:
Legal Action and Community Responsibility
Specialized authorities are watching online platforms very closely. They will take legal action against anyone who breaks the law or helps spread false information. We all share the responsibility to maintain peace and stability in the community, which requires high awareness and active cooperation from everyone.
