UAE media council takes legal action against social media ad for misleading medical claims

The UAE Media Council has launched legal proceedings against a social media advertiser who promoted a health-related product with false and unapproved medical claims. The case, which highlights growing regulatory scrutiny under the new Media Regulation Law, underscores the country’s commitment to combating misinformation and enforcing media accountability in the digital space.

Violation of advertising regulations: False medical claims without health authority approval