US EditionDubai influencers warned they face jail over war posts
Dubai authorities warn influencers that sharing unverified conflict content risks fines up to $77,000 or imprisonment to protect national security and public order.
- On Saturday the UAE public prosecution warned Dubai social media influencers they face fines of up to $US77,000 or imprisonment for sharing unverified content amid American and Israeli attacks on Iran.
- Following weekend debris strikes, debris from an intercepted Iranian missile hit the Fairmont on Saturday evening and Dubai International Airport on Sunday morning, prompting concern.
- UAE cybercrime laws are strictly applied to conflict commentary, with Detained in Dubai warning broad wording risks criminalising rumours; one unnamed influencer deleted footage to avoid breaching rules.
- Passengers and visitors were told cruise passengers off the coast of Dubai must not discuss the situation, while campaign groups said foreigners faced fines or detention, and stranded nationals and residents risk online silence.
- Looking at the wider picture, authorities in Dubai aim to keep people calm, with residents saying things have largely quieted after a few days despite reports of damage at the Burj Al Arab hotel and the port of Jebel Ali.
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After Iranian attacks critical posts disappear. Influencers instead spread messages of security.
Dubai influencers face jail for posting about Iranian missile strike
Last Saturday, air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles over Dubai. The missiles were destroyed, but wreckage crashed into the Fairmont hotel on Palm Jumeirah and struck near Dubai International Airport, sending flames and shrapnel across some of the city's most visible landmarks. — Read the rest The post Dubai influencers face jail for posting about Iranian missile strike appeared first on Boing Boing.
How Dubai influencers are silenced from criticising 'safest country in the world'
For almost a week Dubai residents and tourists have been on high alert as luxury hotels, residences and airports have been hit by falling debris from Iranian missile strikes. The chaotic scenes and warnings against all but essential travel to Dubai have been countered by high-profile influencers living in the city, who have insisted to their thousands of followers they are in the “safest country in the world”. However, behind the glamorous video…
Panic Saturday, messages calmed down a few hours later. In Dubai, many French influencers abruptly changed their tone after talking with anguish about attacks against the emirate. A dramatic shift but which might well have an explanation of the most logical.
Dubai is known to be a true paradise for influencers. Aimed at by Iranian missiles after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, the city seeks above all to preserve this image. Quit threatening with fines those who would contravene the rules. - VERIF' - The influencers under surveillance: how Dubai seeks to control its image as a safe city (International).
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