The UAE Attorney General warns against publishing images of events sites and misleading digital content

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Abu Dhabi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 06 March 2026) United Arab Emirates The Public Prosecutor, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, warned against photographing, publishing, or circulating photos and videos documenting the sites of accidents or the damage resulting from them. from Falling projectiles or fragments.

He stressed that publishing such inaccurate materials or information could create public panic and create a false impression of the country’s actual situation.

Al Shamsi stressed that the competent state institutions perform their duties with high efficiency to ensure the security of society. He pointed out that daily life continues normally with the necessary measures being taken to manage developments.

He explained that these incidents are being dealt with by the authorities within the established security and defense frameworks. Therefore, individuals should abstain from Photograph these sites and publish them Media It could undermine the response and mitigation efforts of relevant authorities.

The Attorney General said in a statement that despite prior warnings from the competent authorities, some individuals continued to do so film Incident locations and Share On them Social media.

He stressed that publishing or circulating such footage or misleading information is a violation of the law if this is done results In a state of general panic, falsehood spreads newsOr harm public order. He called on citizens and residents to stop taking or re-sharing these photos, noting that violators face legal accountability under current legislation.

The Attorney General also warned against circulating fabricated clips or scenes created through artificial intelligence or digital manipulation. This includes content that falsely claims missile strikes, attacks on facilities, or attributes events that did not occur.

He stressed that fabricating or publishing such content to mislead the public is a… criminal crime. The Public Prosecution will take legal measures against the perpetrators without leniency.

Al Shamsi urged the public to abide by the law and only obtain information from Official sources to help maintain national security and stability.

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