The statement said that community members should verify the news to check its sources and refrain from sharing rumors.


Sharjah: The administration of Sharjah city has reacted to the news of changes related to Azan. It denied all these reports and indicated strict action against those spreading fake news.
In this regard, a statement has been issued by the Government Media Office of Sharjah, in which citizens are urged to verify any news before sharing it.
The statement said that community members should verify the news to check its sources and refrain from sharing rumors.
The authority further said that there is no truth in the news regarding the recent change in Azan in Sharjah, while it is also against the religious values of the emirate.
It is pertinent to note that there is a strict law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the spread of fake news.
According to Article-52, Federal Decree Law No. 34, 2021, any person who shares fake news, rumor, misleading information using the Internet, shall be punished with imprisonment of at least one year and a penalty of 100,000 dirhams.
On the other hand, in the situation of crisis, disaster or pandemic, spreading fake news against the state or public opinion against the state, the criminal will be imprisoned for at least two years and a fine of 200,000 dirhams will be imposed.

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