The UAE warns against photographing or sharing footage of missile debris sites.
The UAE Attorney General warned the public against photographing or sharing photos and video clips from places where projectiles or shrapnel fell, warning that the circulation of such materials or misleading information may lead to spreading panic and distorting the reality of the situation in the country.UAE Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said that recording or publishing photos from accident sites, including damage caused by falling debris, could raise unnecessary anxiety among residents. He pointed out that publishing such inaccurate content or reports may give a misleading impression of the security situation in the country.
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Al Shamsi stressed that the state institutions responsible for security and emergency response are carrying out their duties with high efficiency to protect society.
He stressed that daily life in the country continues normally while the authorities are implementing the necessary measures to address the developments.He explained that incidents involving projectiles or debris are dealt with within the security and defense frameworks in place by the concerned authorities. Members of the public are therefore urged not to film or photograph these locations, as the circulation of such footage may hamper response and mitigation efforts by official agencies.
The Attorney General noted in a statement that despite previous warnings from the authorities, some individuals continued to record accident sites and share materials on social media platforms.He stressed that publishing or circulating such footage or misleading information could constitute a violation of the law if it leads to public panic, the spread of false news, or harming public order. Citizens and residents have been urged to refrain from taking or re-sharing such photos, warning that violators may face legal accountability under current legislation.Al Shamsi also warned against sharing fabricated videos or digitally manipulated scenes, including content generated using artificial intelligence. Such clips may falsely claim missile strikes, attacks on facilities, or other incidents that never occurred.He stressed that producing or distributing manipulated content with the aim of misleading the public is a criminal offense. He said that the Public Prosecution will take legal measures against those responsible without tolerance.The Attorney General urged the public to follow the law and rely only on official sources to obtain information, stressing that responsible behavior helps maintain national security and stability.
