A recently circulated video on social media has ignited a firestorm of backlash due to its content. This video, which inaccurately portrays the city, the police force, and spreads misinformation, has not gone unnoticed by the UAE Ministry of Interiors (MoI).

UAE locals and residents took to Twitter to raise the alarm and alert the UAE Ministry of Interiors about the problematic video. Outraged by its inaccuracies, they demanded that action be taken against this misleading portrayal of the oil-rich country.

The video in question, shared by @nico_zeyn on TikTok, showcases a stranded car amidst the desert, caught in a moment of desperation. Enter a female police officer, arriving in a flashy Ferrari cop car.

It’s a scene that initially appears heroic but soon takes a bizarre turn.

Upon discovering that the stranded motorists are out of fuel, the lady cop performs an inexplicable feat. From seemingly nowhere, she pulls out a fuel line, as if conjured from a hidden “gas compartment” in the desert. She then proceeds to refuel their vehicle, declaring confidently, “In our country, no problem with gas.” While this may seem like an entertaining plot twist, it quickly sparked outrage among social media users.

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السؤال بو حارث كيف السيارة عليها ملصق اسم شرطة ومعقولة محد شافها فالشارع و كيف محل الطباعة وافق بدون تصريح وايد اشياء فالفيديو عجيبة و رتبة الرقيب ملازم بروحها قصه كانا في مسلسل
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— محمد بن كدفور المهيري (@m_binkad4) July 9, 2023

Social media users wasted no time expressing their dismay and alarm. One user aptly raised a critical point, questioning the potential consequences of the video’s misinformation

Acknowledging the concerns of netizens, the UAE Ministry of Interiors promptly responded with a message aimed at assuaging the public that the matter had already been referred to the relevant authorities

This proactive approach demonstrated the MoI’s commitment to upholding the truth and preserving the reputation of the UAE.

In a separate incident underscoring the seriousness of offensive content, Dubai police recently booked a resident who filmed and published a video that “stirs up public opinion and harms the public interest.” The message was clear: disseminating content with negative implications for the public is not to be taken lightly.

In light of these events, the Public Prosecution has stepped forward to remind social media users throughout the UAE to exercise caution and adhere to legal and ethical regulations when sharing media content. Their message serves as a necessary reminder that freedom of expression should be wielded responsibly, taking into account the potential consequences of one’s actions.

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