On September 12, The Agence nationale des fréquences (ANFR) stated that they were pulling the iPhone 12 models from the shelves and temporarily halting their sales as they do not comply with the EU regulations.

They noted that the iPhone 12 emits high levels of electromagnetic radiation and is unsafe for users. This caused some anxiety on social media.

But the UAE came through and The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) stated that all phones sold in the country are safe

“France’s National Frequency Agency (ANFR) notified Apple of its decision to ban sales of the iPhone 12 after conducting tests that showed that the smartphone’s specific absorption rate (SAR) was slightly above the legal limit.

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— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) September 13, 2023

The TDRA said the UAE adheres to the highest international security and safety standards for mobile phones

All mobile phones sold in the country go through a rigorous approval process and electromagnetic radiation is taken into account during testing.

So don’t you worry! If you’ve purchased your phone from the UAE then rest assured it is safe to use.

Note from the TDRA⚠️
Amidst recent media coverage concerning the safety of specific mobile phone models, TDRA underscores its unwavering commitment to upholding the most stringent global security and safety benchmarks in the approval process for mobile phones within the UAE.
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— تدرا 🇦🇪 TDRA (@tdrauae) September 15, 2023

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