Dubai Police warned social media users that online criticism can cross legal boundaries when comments are deliberately used to damage a person’s or business’s reputation.
While people are free to express their opinions online, they must not exploit digital platforms to harm others, said Major Yasser Juma Mohammed, head of the Social Media Crimes Section at Dubai Police. He added that there are limits to expressing opinions and that people must not exploit online comments to damage others' reputations or interests.
Speaking on the Dubai Police Podcast, he cited a case in which a group of people were arrested for posting false negative reviews about a company on Google Maps.
The company’s management filed a complaint after noticing a series of negative reviews.
ndia's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the dates for special Class 12 Board examination in some countries in the Middle East which were disrupted due to the ongoing conflict in the region
The exams will begin on October 23 and end on 28, according to a date sheet on the CBSE website. Exams will be conducted in 40 subjects — 20 academic and 20 skill subjects — across seven countries: UAE, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The decision follows the special assessment scheme introduced on March 27, 2026 after the cancellation of examinations in the affected countries. CBSE had announced on March 15 that it would be cancelling all board exams for Class 12 students living in the Middle East due to the ongoing regional.
Hailstones bouncing off desert roads, muddy water rushing through valleys and lightning illuminating the sky. These were some of the scenes captured across the UAE on Monday, October 12, as rain swept through several eastern and inland areas of the country
More rain is expected in parts of the UAE until the end of the week, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting further showers that could extend into inland areas of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra. The unsettled conditions could also bring thunder, gusty winds and blowing dust.
Monday's rainfall varied from one location to another, with some areas experiencing showers while others saw hail, thunderstorms and flowing runoff.
Videos shared on social media showed roads dotted with hailstones, motorists navigating.
Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year.
How the AI-led model works?
At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.
An Abu Dhabi lab along with an AI partner have achieved a scientific milestone by detecting a rare fungus in the emirate's wastewater.
Part of the early surveillance system, the strain was detected by the Reference and Surveillance Intelligence Department (Rasid) at the Central Testing Laboratory of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, in partnership with M42.
Teams managed to detect and isolate a recently identified and rare genetic clade of Candida auris, an antifungal-resistant fungal pathogen, through Abu Dhabi's wastewater early surveillance system.
Candida auris has attracted global attention because of its ability to develop resistance to multiple antifungal agents and the challenges associated with controlling it in certain healthcare environments. The.
Once associated mainly with bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts, creatine is increasingly attracting interest from women seeking to improve strength, exercise performance and recovery. But should every woman add it to her routine? UAE health experts say the answer depends on the individual. While creatine may be useful for some healthy adults, it should not be taken simply because it is popular or has worked for someone else. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound produced by the body and obtained in smaller amounts from foods such as meat and fish. It is stored mainly in the muscles, where it helps supply rapid energy during short, intense activity. Creatine monohydrate is the form most commonly used in supplements.
Why women may consider it
“Creatine is not only.
DHA-licensed healthcare professionals using social media for medical advertisements must keep their personal and professional accounts separate, according to standards issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). They should also avoid interacting with current or former patients through their personal social media accounts. The circular released by DHA, Standards for Medical Advertisement Content on Social Media, stated: “All healthcare professionals shall maintain a separate professional and personal social media account and avoid interacting with current or past patients on personal social media accounts.” The same requirement is repeated under the section on healthcare professionals’ responsibilities. The document states: “Use separate personal.
