The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has denied rumours that individuals and companies are being fined for making negative comments about Dubai’s economy.
In a statement, the DED clarified that no such action has been taken and emphasised that no government entity is authorised to act against expressing such opinions nor is any violation involved in such comments.
The statement read, “In response to enquiries on whether individuals or companies are being penalised for negative comments or opinion on the economic situation, the DED in Dubai has clarified that no such action has been taken, and that no government entity is empowered to act against expressing such opinions nor any violation involved in such comments.”
According to a report in Gulf News, in recent weeks there were rumours of men in kandoura fining people at metro stations for saying something negative about Dubai or for saying they are unhappy. Other rumours pertained to businessmen being penalised after saying that business was down.
The DED has called upon the public to source their information on the national economy and overall commercial activity from relevant authorities. It also urged the public not to pay attention to unconfirmed reports and hearsay.
Fines issued to individuals or businesses in Dubai come with a penalty slip or an official SMS, clearly showing the agency or authority’s name and the nature of the violation and when and where it was committed. Uniformed officials usually issue fines. But should someone in plain clothes begin issuing fines to a resident, they should demand for the person to present an official ID. If they feel wrongfully ‘fined’, as is the case even in traffic fines, residents can challenge the violation with the relevant issuing authority. More-Info
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