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Dubai Cracks Down on Social Media, Impacting Influencer Culture

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 08:00 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 08:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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Dubai's tightening grip on social media is causing a stir among influencers and observers. The new regulations, perceived as restrictive, are raising concerns about freedom of expression and potentially reshaping the influencer landscape in the emirate. Some critics are describing the situation as "Orwellian," suggesting a significant curtailment of online liberties.

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‘It’s really Orwellian’: Has Dubai’s social media crackdown killed the influencer dream for good? Foto: The Independent
The Independent Katie Rosseinsky 21 mar. 2026, 08:00 (3 hours ago)

‘It’s really Orwellian’: Has Dubai’s social media crackdown killed the influencer dream for good?

As Iranian missiles strike Dubai, the UAE’s most glamourous city, residents face arrest for sharing or sending photos on social media. even to family Katie Rosseinsky speaks with Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, to uncover the reality behind the influencer’s paradise

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