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.
