Abu Dhabi Woman Fined Dh15,000 for WhatsApp Insults

Sep 7, 2026

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Sep 7, 2026 14:30

## Court Ruling

An Abu Dhabi woman has been penalized Dh15,000 for sending insulting and threatening messages via WhatsApp. The Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Claims ordered her to pay Dh5,000 in compensation to the victim for both financial and psychological damages.

## Previous Criminal Judgment

This civil ruling follows an earlier criminal judgment where the woman was fined Dh10,000 for the same behavior. Additionally, she was banned from accessing the information network for three months, and her phone number and WhatsApp account were deactivated.

## Details of the Case

The man who received the messages initially sought Dh20,000 in compensation, citing both material and moral harm. He provided the court with evidence from the previous criminal case to support his claim. The court acknowledged the distress and financial burden he faced, including costs related to police and legal proceedings.

## Outcome

The court concluded that the woman’s actions caused significant harm, warranting the financial penalties imposed. The defendant did not attend the civil proceedings, and the court's decision included covering the fees and expenses of the case.

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