Overview
- The London tourist was arrested after filming rockets in the sky and, according to authorities, deleted the clip when asked.
- Detained in Dubai says he is among roughly 21 people charged with sending or spreading rumors or provocative propaganda that could disturb public security.
- Convictions under UAE cybercrime laws can bring fines, imprisonment of up to two years per post, cumulative penalties for multiple shares, and possible deportation.
- The Public Prosecution warned in late February that people who forward content of unknown origin can be held criminally liable even if they did not create it.
- Officials continue to report new drone and rocket incidents in Dubai neighborhoods including Creek Harbour, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Bada, with earlier strikes injuring four near the airport and setting a high-rise ablaze in Dubai Creek Harbour.