Dubai, UAE – The UAE Public Prosecution has expanded the scope of its investigation into the publication and circulation of journalistic material. It included incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.
Counselor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney General of the Emirates, stated that the Public Prosecution is continuing investigation procedures regarding the incident of publishing and circulating journalistic material. It included incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.
The Public Prosecutor explained that the Public Prosecution listened to the journalist’s statements. It also summoned those responsible for preparing the news, approving it, and publishing it with the agency, to verify their roles. The mechanism for preparing, approving and publishing news, and the extent of compliance with the legal and professional controls followed in verifying the authenticity of news before publishing it. This is in preparation for determining responsibilities and taking legal action in light of the findings of the investigations.
He stressed that the agency’s withdrawal of the news and publication of an apology for it does not prevent the completion of investigations to determine legal responsibilities. And take the measures required by law in light of the results of the investigations.
It is worth noting that Reuters had published terrifying fake news about frightening explosions that rocked Dubai. This prompted the Dubai Government Media Office to intervene and deny the news. The Dubai Government Media Office denied the accuracy of the report published by the agency, stressing that the information contained therein is incorrect.
Through its official X account, the office called on the media and the public to obtain news and information from official and reliable sources. Verify accuracy before publishing or circulating any information, and avoid circulating rumors, false news, and press reports
