UAE: An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai. The UAE Public Prosecution began investigating the publication and circulation of a press material that included incorrect information about hearing the sound of explosions in central Dubai.
The Public Prosecution in the UAE expanded the scope of the investigation into the incident of publishing and circulating a press material that included incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.
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An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
Counselor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney General of the State, stated that the Public Prosecution is continuing investigation procedures regarding the incident of publishing and circulating a press material that included incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.
The official account of the Dubai Government Media Office wrote on the “X” platform: “The Dubai Government Media Office denies the authenticity of the report issued by Reuters regarding explosions in downtown Dubai, and confirms that the information contained therein is incorrect.”
The agency published on its various platforms: “Reuters expresses its regret for publishing the news dated July 16, issued from Dubai, with the title: ‘Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai, according to witnesses,’ as it did not meet its editorial standards.”
Earlier, yesterday, Friday, Reuters expressed its regret for publishing news about hearing explosions in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and announced the withdrawal of the report.
On Thursday, the official account of the Dubai Government Media Office denied the validity of a report issued by Reuters regarding the sound of explosions in downtown Dubai.
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“Reuters regrets publishing the news dated July 16, issued from Dubai, with the title:”
“It did not meet its editorial standards.”
Earlier, yesterday, Friday, Reuters expressed its regret for publishing news about hearing explosions in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and announced the withdrawal of the report.
The UAE Public Prosecution expanded the scope of the investigation into the incident of publishing and circulating a press material that included incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.
The UAE Public Prosecution expanded the scope of the investigation into the incident of publishing and circulating a press material that included incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.
The UAE Public Prosecution began investigating the publication and circulation of a press material that included incorrect information about hearing the sound of explosions in central Dubai.
The Public Prosecutor explained that the Public Prosecution heard the statements of the press correspondent, and also summoned those responsible for preparing, approving, and publishing the news to the agency, to verify their roles, the mechanism for preparing, approving, and publishing the news, and the extent of compliance with the legal and professional controls followed in verifying the authenticity of news before publishing it, in preparation for determining responsibilities and taking legal measures in light of the results of the investigations.
He stressed that the agency's withdrawal of the news and publication of an apology regarding it does not prevent the completion of investigations to determine legal responsibilities and taking the measures required by law in light of the findings of the investigations.
She continued: "Based on its commitment to providing impartial and reliable news in accordance with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, Reuters withdrew the news, and on the same night published a statement issued by the Dubai Government Media Office denying what was contained in its original report."
The media office added: “The office calls on the media and the public to obtain news and information from official and reliable sources, to investigate accuracy before publishing or circulating any information, and to avoid circulating rumours, false news and press reports.”
According to the available follow-up, the path related to the UAE: starting an investigation into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai is still open to subsequent developments, whether through official statements or additional reactions from the relevant parties.
An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai. An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
Counselor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney General of the State, stated that the Public Prosecution is continuing investigation procedures regarding the incident of publishing and circulating a press material that included incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai. An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
The official account of the Dubai Government Media Office wrote on the “X” platform: “The Dubai Government Media Office denies the authenticity of the report issued by Reuters regarding explosions in downtown Dubai, and confirms that the information contained therein is incorrect.” An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
The agency published on its various platforms: “Reuters expresses its regret for publishing the news dated July 16, issued from Dubai, with the title: “Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai, according to witnesses,” as it did not meet its editorial standards.” An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
Earlier, yesterday, Friday, Reuters expressed its regret for publishing news about hearing explosions in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and announced the withdrawal of the report. An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
On Thursday, the official account of the Dubai Government Media Office denied the validity of a report issued by Reuters regarding the sound of explosions in downtown Dubai. An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
The UAE Public Prosecution began investigating the publication and circulation of a press material that included incorrect information about hearing the sound of explosions in central Dubai. An investigation has begun into incorrect information about explosions in Dubai.
