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-Authority will handle security-related reports, including abuse of the state and its symbols, espionage, leaks of sensitive information
The UAE's State Security Department (SSD) on Monday announced the launch of a new service to receive information related to national security and community safety, with assurances of complete privacy and confidentiality.
Through the service, individuals can report suspicious or extremist activity, threats, or negative behaviour that may compromise public safety or societal stability.
According to the authority, the service will handle reports of abuse of the state and its symbols, as well as security-related reports, including espionage, leaks of sensitive information, and any activity that poses a risk to community stability.
Whistleblowers can submit reports without fear, as their identities will not be disclosed. The SSD has assured complete privacy and protection, confirming that all reports will be received securely and treated with complete confidentiality. Individuals are also assured that no legal liability will arise from making such disclosures.
The service is accessible through multiple communication channels, including the SSD website, and is available around the clock. This will enable residents to play an active role in safeguarding the security and stability of their communities.
UAE residents can now report state security concerns, remain anonymous
Protecting whistleblowers in UAE
Whistleblowers in Dubai are protected for disclosing financial or administrative violations, especially in the public sector under the Financial Audit Authority. Reports are treated with strict confidentiality, and whistleblowers cannot face retaliation such as dismissal, demotion, or harassment for their disclosures.
This protection also extends to employees asked to provide testimony during investigations into such violations.
In the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), regulations introduced in 2024 protect employees who report breaches of law or financial crimes. Disclosures made in good faith are shielded from retaliation. Employers must implement internal reporting mechanisms and confidentiality safeguards.
Under the UAE Labour Law, employees who make serious and truthful complaints to authorities — for example, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation — may be protected from unlawful termination or adverse actions, providing a level of whistleblower protection in employment contexts.
Abuse of state and its symbols
State authorities often warn the public against mocking or damaging the reputation of the country and its institutions, cautioning that offenders face jail time and a hefty fine.
Anyone who publishes information, news, data, visual images, visual materials, or rumours on a website or any information network or technological means with the intention of ridiculing or harming the reputation, prestige or status of the country, its authorities or institutions, will face imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years and a fine not exceeding Dh500,000.
It is according to Article (25) of the Federal Law No. (34) of 2021 regarding combating rumours and cybercrimes.
Residents who post and share anti-social and morally unethical content on social media that goes against the country’s tolerance and co-existence policy could face up to Dh1 million fine and imprisonment, legal experts have said.
-Authority will handle security-related reports, including abuse of the state and its symbols, espionage, leaks of sensitive information
The UAE's State Security Department (SSD) on Monday announced the launch of a new service to receive information related to national security and community safety, with assurances of complete privacy and confidentiality.
Through the service, individuals can report suspicious or extremist activity, threats, or negative behaviour that may compromise public safety or societal stability.
According to the authority, the service will handle reports of abuse of the state and its symbols, as well as security-related reports, including espionage, leaks of sensitive information, and any activity that poses a risk to community stability.
Whistleblowers can submit reports without fear, as their identities will not be disclosed. The SSD has assured complete privacy and protection, confirming that all reports will be received securely and treated with complete confidentiality. Individuals are also assured that no legal liability will arise from making such disclosures.
The service is accessible through multiple communication channels, including the SSD website, and is available around the clock. This will enable residents to play an active role in safeguarding the security and stability of their communities.
UAE residents can now report state security concerns, remain anonymous
Protecting whistleblowers in UAE
Whistleblowers in Dubai are protected for disclosing financial or administrative violations, especially in the public sector under the Financial Audit Authority. Reports are treated with strict confidentiality, and whistleblowers cannot face retaliation such as dismissal, demotion, or harassment for their disclosures.
This protection also extends to employees asked to provide testimony during investigations into such violations.
In the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), regulations introduced in 2024 protect employees who report breaches of law or financial crimes. Disclosures made in good faith are shielded from retaliation. Employers must implement internal reporting mechanisms and confidentiality safeguards.
Under the UAE Labour Law, employees who make serious and truthful complaints to authorities — for example, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation — may be protected from unlawful termination or adverse actions, providing a level of whistleblower protection in employment contexts.
Abuse of state and its symbols
State authorities often warn the public against mocking or damaging the reputation of the country and its institutions, cautioning that offenders face jail time and a hefty fine.
Anyone who publishes information, news, data, visual images, visual materials, or rumours on a website or any information network or technological means with the intention of ridiculing or harming the reputation, prestige or status of the country, its authorities or institutions, will face imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years and a fine not exceeding Dh500,000.
It is according to Article (25) of the Federal Law No. (34) of 2021 regarding combating rumours and cybercrimes.
Residents who post and share anti-social and morally unethical content on social media that goes against the country’s tolerance and co-existence policy could face up to Dh1 million fine and imprisonment, legal experts have said.
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