United Arab Emirates: Libel & Defamation

The best cybercrime lawyer in Dubai is not determined by one title or one broad reputation. The right choice depends on whether the client is reporting online fraud, blackmail, defamation, or an Article 44 privacy violation, or defending an accusation under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021.

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.

Most people think a prank call is just a joke. But in the UAE, one wrong word, a fake emergency, a threat, or recording the call without permission can quickly turn a harmless prank into a criminal case.

The UAE has established a comprehensive legal framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2023 on Combating Discrimination, Hatred, and Extremism. This Decree-Law aims to address and mitigate incidents...

In a significant legislative move, the UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2023 on Combating Discrimination, Hatred, and Extremism aimed at addressing...

In the age of the internet, where communication and interaction occur digitally, the frequency of online threats and cybercrimes has become a growing concern for governments worldwide.

Defamation in the UAE is often thought of in the context of social media.

Two separate defamation cases brought against 7Days newspaper have been dismissed by the Dubai Courts. In both cases Clyde & Co acted for 7 Days.