UAE: Up to Dh500,000 fine for misleading ads

UAE: Up to Dh500,000 fine for posting misleading ads

By: staff reporter Published Date: March 11, 2023

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Publishing misleading ads in the UAE could lead to a hefty fine of up to Dh500,000, the UAE Public Prosecution warned.

In an advisory, the Public Prosecution reminded UAE residents of the federal law against misleading the public through false advertising.

The crime is punishable with a fine ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh500,000. The perpetrator will also be sentenced to jail. ICA/Expat Media

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