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In a significant move, the UAE, particularly Abu Dhabi, is intensifying regulations governing social media influencers.

We have entered into a time where people frequent on of social and electronic media as much as they breathe in and out.

Let's face the facts. The world's largest social platform started in 2004 as a fun experiment to gauge the attractiveness of Harvard students.

The United Arab Emirates has an established media regulatory framework through Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Concerning Media Regulation (Media Law)...

One message. A very angry argument. A post on social media sent out of anger.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step in regulating its rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape with the introduction of the Mandatory Advertiser Permit.

Anyone offering financial advice or investment recommendations in the UAE on any platform must be licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and registered as a finfluencer.

Here's what NOT to do… You know the drill: No public displays of affection, no drinking in public, no indecent clothing.

The increasing commercialisation of social media has transformed many influencers and content creators from individuals posting online into sophisticated businesses generating substantial income through sponsorships...

For projects attending Token2049 in Dubai, understanding and complying with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority's ("VARA") Marketing Regulations and Guidance ("Marketing Regulations") is essential.

In the UAE's fast-paced digital economy, original content faces constant risks of unauthorized copying and misuse across borders. Understanding Federal Decree Law No. 38 of 2021 and working with experienced legal counsel can mean the difference between reactive damage control and proactive protection of your creative and commercial assets.

Defamation is a criminal offense in the UAE governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 (Penal Code) and Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 (Cybercrimes Law).

In the UAE, posting a negative review online can cross the line from legitimate consumer feedback into criminal defamation. Legal experts explain the critical distinction between honest criticism of products and services versus unlawful personal attacks that target an individual's character, with penalties including substantial fines, imprisonment, and deportation for those who violate defamation laws.

The following chapter, written for ICLG.com, covers Telecoms, Media and Internet Laws and Regulations in the UAE.

Indubitably, the inception of mass media was with newspapers that delivered information and news from the 1690s till present.

This chapter forms part of the Anti-counterfeiting Law Over Borders Comparative Guide 2022. The Law Over Borders comparative guides provide essential information on law and legal practice across...

UAE defamation law carries severe criminal penalties including imprisonment, substantial fines, and mandatory deportation for expatriates. Understanding how truth alone fails as a defense, why private messages hold the same legal weight as public posts, and how employers face liability for employee actions is critical for anyone living or working in the Emirates.