Q: My Facebook profile about my depression state was shared with people at work who showed to me and also confirmed in writing addressing the issue via email confirming my post was shared with them. This has caused a lot of damage to my reputation in the workplace and which led to my termination under the false pretence of underperformance during the probation period. They also had facts and records to prove that my performance was good but due to my reputation at work, I was wrongfully terminated. I want to know from a legal point if I want to press charges on the people who showed and circulated my Facebook post which was non-work related, how can I exercise my rights as an abiding citizen? Thanks.

Q: I am reaching out to file a defamation case against my sister-in-law who lives in Sharjah but she is a citizen of India. She has declared on Facebook and social media that my relationship with her brother (my husband) is annulled. I am married to her brother and our marriage is still valid. I have faced humiliation and shame due to her posting of irresponsible comments. Please let me know the course of litigation and costs involved. I am not in the UAE but I would need a legal representation there. Please advise!

Q: Can someone accused of defamation claim that he has acted because of a major mental health issue?

Q: Dear sir/madam, Is posting a negative comment on Facebook against a company considered illegal and the company can open a criminal case?

Q: Hello, If a person insults me on Twitter, do I have the right to report it?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am running a clinic in Dubai. Someone is giving bad reviews on my Google profile. We do not know this person and he has not been treated in the clinic. Due to this, the reputation of the clinic has been damaged. We do not know those people and we cannot contact them. Please advise!

Q: In May 2021, a company posted a message about me including my picture on social media without my consent or authorization. The post contained personal information about me and was shared widely on various social media platforms, resulting in negative consequences for my personal and professional life. I lost many opportunities, including potential job offers and business relationships. The post was damaging to my reputation and caused me significant emotional distress. I have tried to resolve this issue directly with the company, but they have been unresponsive and have not taken any steps to address the harm caused by the post. They even filed a criminal case against me. Therefore, I am pursuing legal action to seek damages for the harm caused to my reputation and livelihood. Can anyone help me to get justice?

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.