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Dubai International Airport has issued a warning after misleading videos claiming incidents at the airport began circulating on social media. Authorities said the videos were digitally manipulated and false, urging the public to rely on official updates and avoid sharing unverified material, which could result in legal consequences.
Airport authorities say circulated footage is fabricated
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued an alert to the public over videos online falsely claiming to show incidents at the airport.
The airport authority said in a statement posted online that the video circulating on social media was “fabricated and digitally altered” and did not represent actual conditions at the airport.Officials stressed that the material shared was misleading and urged people to rely on verified announcements from official channels for accurate updates.
Warn for sharing misleading content
DXB also warned social media users not to forward or post unverified material.Authorities noted that disseminating such content could cause confusion and misinformation, especially when critical public infrastructure is involved. The airport reminds residents that sharing unverified posts may subject individuals to legal consequences under UAE regulations.
Authorities warn against spreading old videos online
The warning comes as several authorities in the UAE address the spread of misleading content during a period of heightened concern in the region.Government entities have flagged instances of old videos and images being republished and presented as recent events. The Dubai Media Office previously clarified that footage of past fires circulating online was inaccurate and misleading.The alerts follow developments after Iran expanded its retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf starting on February 28, triggering a wave of unverified content on social media platforms.
Public Prosecution Agency emphasizes responsibility for verifying information
The UAE Prosecution Service reminds residents to confirm the accuracy of information before sharing it online.Authorities warned that spreading rumors or unverified information could harm individuals and the wider community. Officials also noted that dissemination of such content may result in legal penalties and therefore the need to rely on official sources when seeking information.
