It is known fact that UAE has fast and efficient telecommunication network. UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) is responsible for the management of every aspect of the telecommunications and information technologies in the Emirate, as per Federal Law by Decree No. 3 of 2003 Regarding the Organization of Telecommunications Sector, as amended. This vast law covers all the aspects of telecommunications services from licensing through spectrum management to marketing. The UAE’s laws on cyber crime has played a significant role in ensure safe communication across all media channels.

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Both Media & Telecommunications can be describe as continuously sector in the world and  at Mahmood Bin Jaber Advocates & Legal Consultants we take necessary actions to ensure the safety of our clients from crimes which arise from cyber related activities such social media bulling, offenses, , civil and commercial disputes relating to technology (ERP) systems, media laws, telecommunications, and digital government regulations, etc.

 

We represent our clients in all types of civil law cases that include, but are not limited to:

  • Corporate debt Recovery
  • Corporate receivable collection services
  • Debt collection services for financial products ( ex: Loans, Credit cards, etc..)

Frequently asked questions about Media & Telecommunications

The UAE exercises regulations on social media to ensure the safety and privacy of users across the Emirates.  Following can be listed as punishable action for social media violation.

 

  • Users must refrain from insulting or offensive posts, which defame Islam or any other religion.
  • Producer or publishes pornographic material or any other material against public morals or good conduct will be imprisoned and will also face a fine.
  • Insulting others or posting something contemptuous.
  • Defamatory comments on social media or invading a person’s privacy will be considered offensive.
  • Tagging a person, posting pictures or videos without consent, threatening others, spreading false information from official sources, and gossiping about or maligning people are also criminal offences.
  • Insulting employees in the UAE public sector on social media is also an offence.

 

  • Respect the regime of the UAE, its symbols and political system
  • Refrain from offending divine and Islamic belief
  • Respect other religions, as well as the culture and heritage of the UAE
  • Refrain from spreading false news, rumors.
  • Refrain from publishing or broadcasting information harmful to children, women and other social groups, or that would incite others toward hatred and violence
  • Refrain from disclosing official confidential contacts, military matters or conventions or treaties concluded by the government without proper authorizations
  • Respect government policies to promote national identity
  • Respect national and international policies of the Emirates
  • Refrain from offending national unity nor social cohesion and/or incite sectarian, regional or tribal conflict

Under Article 35 of the UAE Cyber Crime Law, users could face imprisonment of up to seven years, followed by penalties that could range anywhere between AED250,000 to AED1 million. Also according to Article 17 of the UAE Cyber Crime Law, anyone who producer or publishes pornographic material or any other material against public morals or good conduct will be imprisoned and will also face a fine. According to UAE law firm Al Tamimi & Co, the fine could cost from AED250,000 and AED500,000.

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