Dubai expats continue insisting that the city remains “the safest place on Earth” amid chaos that sees terrified holidaymakers and Brits struggling to get flights home, with some even paying hundreds of thousands for private jets.
Iranian missiles and suicide drones have been attacking the country over the last few days afterIsrael and the US struck Iranon February 28, causing the country to retaliate and attack UK and US bases across theMiddle East. The ongoing tensions that impacted some of the world’s busiest international airports have resulted in a string offlight cancellations, leaving panicked Brits stranded.
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However, a large number of people on social media have been claiming that everything is fine over fears of being deported, losing their homes, or even being put behind bars.
One content creator told theDaily Mail: “People are scared to say anything negative.
“Influencers have huge followings and they know they're being watched. Many feel they've been warned not to create panic online.”
Critising the UAE Government, spreading rumours, or damaging the country’s reputation can result in a fine of up to £200,000 or prison sentences of up to five years, followed by deportation.
Dubai’s Media office issued a statement just hours after the he first retaliatory Iranian missile strikes, claiming that “outdated images of past incident” were being shared to spread fear.
It also declared that “legal action will be taken against those who publish or republish such content in the violation of UAE law”.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
