UAE government has informed that publishing and sharing fake news is punishable. This decision was taken by the Cabinet of UAE on Saturday. A person who publishes or circulates fake and misleading health information will be imposed with a fine of Dh 20,000.
“It is strictly prohibited for anyone to publish, re-publish, or circulate false, misleading, misrepresented, unofficially published or unapproved health information or guidelines by the Ministry (of Health and Prevention) or the health regulators . using any media, social media or method of publication or circulation,” the UAE government tweeted.
Violators will be punished with a Dh 20,000 fine imposed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention or the health regulators.
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