The UAE Cybercrimes Law prescribes rules on what we are allowed and not allowed to do online. Just recently, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree introducing changes to …
So far this year, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has closed down almost 5,000 social media accounts as well as 30 websites, The National reported. For what reason, you may ask? They had …
A beauty blogger and influencer from Kuwait is currently a subject of criticisms from many social media users after she complained about Filipino domestic workers getting days off and keeping their passports. Kuwaiti blogger, Sondos …
Dubai Police recently arrested a man for filming and sharing a video of another man crying at a customer service centre. The video — which quickly spread online last Friday night — shows a man …
In the UAE, spreading false information via social media, print, or any other means is illegal. Just recently, authorities have clarified that a video showing a man caught on fire at the Dubai Mall is not …
Spreading fake news is a criminal offense in the UAE. Anyone can get into trouble for sharing false information via social media, print, or other means. Similarly, spreading malicious information about the UAE and its leaders …
The law in the UAE includes rules on going online and using the Internet. In relation to this, the Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently issued a statement, cautioning everyone against publishing or sharing fake …
With a huge number of Pinoys having jobs in Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE, the country includes a significant Filipino-speaking population. Remarkably, the government has recognized this by making official announcements using our national language! …
A delegation from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila is visiting Dubai next week, April 2-7, 2018. Their purpose will be to promote community engagement as well as to bring the Philippine government …
Previously, we have talked about rules for using social media in the UAE. Posting pictures of people without their permission, for instance, is a big no-no. Likewise, posting content that is offensive to Islamic morals and …