Hundreds of people are facing prosecution in Abu Dhabi after authorities detained 375 individuals for filming and circulating misleading content on social media tied to ongoing regional tensions.
All those arrested have been referred to the Public Prosecution, where legal proceedings are now underway against them.
Abu Dhabi Police stressed that the arrests came despite prior warnings and public advisories against such behavior — an indication that repeated caution was not enough to deter violations. The authority made clear that inciting public panic and manipulating opinion through unverified content constitutes a criminal offense under UAE law, and that such conduct will not be tolerated.
Residents have been reminded to source information exclusively from officially approved channels and to refrain from sharing unverified reports or rumors, regardless of where they originate.
The latest wave of arrests is part of a broader enforcement effort that has seen hundreds detained for disseminating false information since hostilities in the region began. Abu Dhabi Police said social media platforms are under continuous monitoring for violations of this kind.375 arrested in Abu Dhabi for filming and circulating false information on social media
