Q: I am living with my family in a villa of 10 houses. I was cleaning my car in front of the villa, one of my neighbors took a picture of me with my wife and shared it with all the neighbors telling them not to clean cars outside the villa. My wife is from Pakistan; she wears a hijab and covers her face all the time. This picture humiliates me and my wife in front of every neighbor. Can I file a case against this man who took the picture without permission and humiliated my wife? Is there any law in UAE, Abu Dhabi that can support me?

Q: A Facebook page has posted fake content against me. Personal details (employment, name, picture) have been posted online along with derogatory comments. The post is being shared under false pretences wherein it appears that I have posted comments against other religions. I would like to confirm that I haven't posted this content and you may check the same in your records. I would also like to bring to your notice that the admin of the page is also encouraging the general public to report my profile to relevant authorities. The post has been posted on twitter, shared over 700 times on Facebook and I am continuously receiving abusive messages. A police complaint has been made. Please advise on how to proceed.

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

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.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.