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UAE Influencer Fined AED 81,000 Over Defamatory Restaurant Post
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July 16, 2026
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Have you ever posted something and immediately thought “wait… should I have said that?” 👀 Today’s newsletter has a reminder about that, plus a court update and some ideas to fill up your Abu Dhabi weekend. Let’s get into it!
NEWS
🍜 UAE Influencer Fined AED 81,000 Over Defamatory Restaurant Post
A social media post about a restaurant has resulted in an AED 81,000 penalty after an Abu Dhabi court ruled that the content crossed the line from criticism into defamation.
The case highlights the importance of understanding the difference between sharing an opinion online and making statements that could harm a person’s reputation or business.
According to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), the influencer had filmed the restaurant and shared the video on her personal social media account.
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