The UAE has introduced severe penalties for people caught swearing
online, including jail sentences and fines of up to 250,000 dirham
(about $67,500).
One man recently convicted of sending "insulting words" to a colleague via the instant messaging service is waiting to learn if he will be the first to pay such a heavy price.
One man recently convicted of sending "insulting words" to a colleague via the instant messaging service is waiting to learn if he will be the first to pay such a heavy price.
