UAE: Can I sue my ex-colleague for making false allegations about me on social media?
Ashish Mehta
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Defaming an individual in the UAE is a crime as per the prevailing UAE Cyber Law and the UAE Penal Law.
Question: Recently, I found out that an ex-colleague of mine created rumours about my business practices and shared untrue details about me on social media. His actions have caused considerable loss to my business. Is there any way I can legally challenge my ex-colleague and how can I do it? Can I get compensation for the losses caused?
Answer
Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you reside and conduct your business in the Emirate of Dubai. You have alleged that one of your ex-colleague has defamed you over social media, therefore the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 5 of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes (the ‘UAE Cyber Law’), the provisions of Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 on the issuance of Penal Code (the ‘UAE Penal Law’) and the provisions of Federa
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