Irish people in Dubai warned to be careful over online posts

Under the country’s state security and cybercrime laws, penalties for breaches can include fines of up to €65,000, imprisonment, and travel bans

Tourists at the Dubai Fountain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday. Picture: Fatima Shbair/AP

An advocacy group has warned residents and visitors in the United Arab Emirates that posting, reposting, or commenting online about the ongoing regional conflict could expose them to prosecution under the country’s cybercrime laws.

Detained in Dubai said the legislation was broadly framed and could be “enforced rapidly”, particularly during periods of heightened regional tension.