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Make sure you know what not to post online, otherwise, you can get in trouble
12 November 2018
| Last updated on 31 March 2019
Posting something online can get you extreme repercussions
While there is freedom to post about your life on your own social media platforms – there are some posts that according to the UAE law, can get you in serious trouble.
And this is being reminded to the public in the UAE, especially to health care providers via their online advertisements.
Authorities are warning clinics and healthcare service providers in the country to avoid posting videos promoting healthcare services via their social media platforms.
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Especially if the public falls prey to their advertisements and undergo their services under false pretences.
The Federal National Council amended a new law in October that urges all health clinics and hospitals in the UAE to keep the patients' identity and safety at the forefront of their business.
Otherwise, if services were used to promote unhealthy services or promote the patient without consent, the health bodies can face large fines – this is especially true for online advertisements that have not received a permit from the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
If found guilty, health bodies and health practitioners can face a hefty fine between AED1,000 to AED1 million and the suspension of medical licenses for 6 months to a year.
And if any advertisement found online that is promoting false services or harmful services will be fined between AED100,000 to AED200,000.
Several complaints about online advertisements
The Federal National Council’s decision to use hefty fines as a repercussion was due to several complaints from patients about their medical procedures and unethical use of their advertisements via online.
Example of what can get you fined:
Promoting a picture of plump lips that have undergone lip fillers and using captions such as “natural lips like the Kardashians” and adding a discounted price for this service – this indicates false advertisement in the UAE.
Earlier in the year
Back in May of 2018, the Dubai Health Authority also added a new ban on online content by health providers – stating that they cannot post medical procedures via their social media platforms.
The decision came after several doctors and influencers were posting their surgical procedures via their social media platforms for advertisements.
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These posts go against the traditions and public decency laws of the UAE.
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