UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has warned the public against photographing, publishing, or circulating images and videos showing sites affected by falling projectiles or shrapnel in the country.

In a statement, he said sharing such material or spreading inaccurate information can trigger public panic and create a misleading perception of the situation in the country.

He stressed that relevant authorities are handling these incidents within established security and defence frameworks, and that state institutions are working efficiently to ensure the safety and stability of the community.

According to Al Shamsi, daily life across the UAE continues normally while authorities take the necessary measures to manage developments.

Filming incident sites may hinder response efforts

The Attorney-General explained that filming or documenting incident locations can interfere with the response and mitigation efforts of authorities, urging the public to avoid sharing such content on social media.

Despite earlier warnings, some individuals have continued to record and circulate footage from incident sites, prompting authorities to reiterate the legal consequences of such actions.

He emphasised that publishing or sharing videos, images, or misleading information that causes panic, spreads false news, or disrupts public order constitutes a violation of the law.

Citizens and residents have been urged to refrain from filming or resharing such content, with authorities warning that violators will face legal accountability under existing legislation.

Warning against AI-generated or manipulated content

Al Shamsi also warned against sharing fabricated or digitally manipulated content, including videos created using artificial intelligence that falsely claim missile strikes, attacks on facilities, or other incidents that did not occur.

He stressed that creating or distributing such misleading content is a criminal offence, and said the Public Prosecution will pursue legal action against offenders without leniency.

The Attorney-General called on the public to rely only on official sources for information and to comply with the law to help safeguard national security, public order and community stability.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled several Class 10 board examinations in the Middle East and postponed a Class 12 exam scheduled for March 7, citing the prevailing situation in parts of the region.

In a circular dated March 5, the board informed school principals across the region, including UAE that all Class 10 board exams scheduled between March 7 and March 11 have been cancelled.

Earlier postponed exams also cancelled

The board also confirmed that Class 10 exams originally scheduled for March 2, March 5 and March 6, which had earlier been postponed, have now been officially cancelled.

CBSE said the method for declaring Class 10 results for students in the region will be announced later.

The decision comes amid ongoing regional escalations.

Class 12 exam postponed

Meanwhile, the Class 12 examination scheduled for Saturday, March 7, has been postponed, with revised dates to be announced later.

CBSE said it will review the situation on March 7 before issuing further instructions regarding Class 12 exams scheduled from March 9 onward.

Students have been advised to stay in close contact with their schools and follow official announcements carefully.

Exams began in February

The CBSE board examinations began on February 17 and were taken by thousands of students worldwide.

This year’s exam cycle marks the first time CBSE introduced a dual-exam system, allowing students to take the board exam twice in the same academic year to improve their scores.

• First attempt (February): Mandatory
• Second attempt (May): Optional for score improvement

Previously, students had only one chance to take board exams in March each year.

New evaluation system

The board has also introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) for evaluating Class 12 answer sheets, a digital assessment method aimed at making the marking process faster, more transparent and more consistent.

Further updates on exam schedules and evaluation procedures will be announced after the board reviews the evolving situation in the region.

Central Bank of the UAE has reassured residents and businesses that the country’s financial system remains strong, stable and fully operational despite rising geopolitical tensions across the region.

The regulator said banks, financial institutions and insurance companies across the UAE continue to operate normally, delivering services to customers without disruption.

Khaled Mohamed Balama said the sector remains resilient and well-positioned to navigate evolving regional developments.

“The UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to demonstrate the highest levels of resilience and stability,” he said.

Strong foundations of the financial sector

According to the central bank, the sector is built on strong governance frameworks, diversified institutions and proactive risk management systems designed to respond quickly to regional and global economic shifts.

Balama noted that the regulator has played a key role in strengthening the country’s financial stability and global reputation.

Strong capital and liquidity buffers

Financial indicators show that the UAE banking sector is entering the current period of regional uncertainty from a position of strength.

• Capital adequacy ratio: around 17%
• Liquidity Coverage Ratio: above 146.6%

Both indicators remain well above international regulatory requirements, reflecting strong financial buffers across the sector.

Total assets in the UAE banking system have also grown significantly, exceeding Dh5.42 trillion, highlighting the scale and stability of financial institutions operating in the country.

These strong capital and liquidity levels help banks absorb economic shocks and maintain lending activity even during periods of uncertainty.

The Central Bank also confirmed that banking infrastructure, digital platforms and payment networks continue to operate smoothly across the country.

“I reaffirm that the UAE’s banking systems, payment systems and national financial infrastructure continue to operate with full efficiency and stability,” Balama said.

Continuous monitoring and preparedness

Authorities said the financial sector remains under close monitoring, with ongoing coordination between the central bank, financial institutions and government entities.

Banks in the UAE operate under regulatory frameworks that require continuous risk monitoring, stress testing and business continuity planning aligned with international best practices.

The Central Bank said it maintains a wide range of monetary and prudential policy tools to support financial stability when needed.

Balama reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to safeguarding the sector’s stability and supporting the UAE’s long-term economic growth.

“I reaffirm the Central Bank of the UAE’s unwavering commitment to closely monitor developments, maintain full operational readiness and provide the necessary support to safeguard the achievements realised over more than five decades of progress and prosperity,” he said.