Abu Dhabi is seeing a spike in social media crimes, with 512 cases registered between January and October.
That’s a 43 per cent increase compared to the whole of last year, according to the emirate’s judicial department.
Prosecutors say the common offences reported are harassment, extortion, fake adverts and spreading rumours.
Violators found guilty can face jail terms ranging between a month and three years, while fines start from AED 100,000.
Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom
Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Rain alert for parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformation
A new committee will be set up in Dubai to counter misinformation and false news through clear, transparent communication, and safeguard the Emirate's development achievements.
UAE marks 1,000 days of humanitarian mission supporting Gaza
The UAE marked 1,000 days of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 on Sunday, its humanitarian mission providing emergency relief, medical care and recovery support to people in the Gaza Strip.
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