A British tourist is facing two years in prison in Dubai for allegedly filming missiles hitting the city, as the United Arab Emirates cracks down on those sharing what it calls “rumours”.
The Londoner, aged 60, was arrested on Monday night and has been charged alongside 20 others over videos and online posts related to Iranian missile attacks on Dubai.
The man, whose name has not been reported, is accused of “broadcasting, publishing, republishing or circulating rumours or provocative propaganda that could disturb public security”, a crime which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison.
Skill issue, went to Dubai
If you didn’t believe Dubai was an awful place before, believe now.
You couldn’t pay me to go to Dubai.
I’ve literally turned down job offers. They really want people to go too.
I work in the IT industry how am I supposed to operate in a dry country?
There’s more alcohol in dubai than fresh water.
Can’t be seen to harm tourism. Verboten.
There is no war in Ba Sing Se
