The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken action against an individual who was captured on video displaying an arrogant attitude towards a car dealer in a high-end showroom. The man, dressed in traditional Emirati attire, demanded that the dealer sell him the most expensive vehicles in the garage. However, his actions have sparked outrage and prompted legal consequences, according to Arabian Business.
The incident, which quickly went viral, attracted the attention of the UAE’s state-run news agency, WAM. They reported that the video not only insulted and ridiculed Emirati society but also incited harmful public opinions about its citizens. In the footage, an Asian man, accompanied by individuals carrying large sums of money, can be seen attempting to purchase a car worth a staggering $545,000, along with other luxury vehicles.
The Federal Prosecution for Combating Rumours and Cybercrimes in the UAE has ordered the immediate arrest of the man pending further investigations. He is accused of utilizing the internet to spread provocative propaganda that stirs up public opinion and harms the public interest. Furthermore, he faces charges related to publishing content that deviated from media content standards and insulted Emirati society.
The UAE’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, operating under the Attorney General’s Office, closely monitored a social media video clip featuring the defendant. In the video, the man was observed wearing Emirati attire while inside a luxurious car showroom. He was accompanied by two individuals who appeared to be carrying significant amounts of money. During the encounter, the man engaged in a conversation with the showroom owner and audaciously expressed his desire to purchase a car valued at over AED2 million ($545,000).
According to the UAE’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, the video displayed the man distributing financial packages to the showroom employees, showcasing an imprudent and careless attitude towards money’s value. The footage not only promoted a distorted and offensive image of Emirati citizens, but it also ridiculed them. Moreover, it incited and provoked public opinion, ultimately causing harm to the public interest.
The Public Prosecution has also summoned the owner of the car showroom where the aforementioned video clip was recorded. They are keen to gather additional information and assess any potential involvement or responsibility on the part of the showroom.
In response to the incident, the Public Prosecution has called upon social media users in the UAE to adhere to legal and ethical regulations when publishing content. They emphasized the importance of considering the societal characteristics and embedded values of Emirati society, which call for moral commitment in all aspects of behavior. By doing so, individuals can avoid falling under the purview of the law.
As the legal process unfolds, the UAE aims to send a strong message that disrespectful and provocative behavior will not be tolerated, particularly when it targets the country’s society and public interest.
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