UAE imposes Dh855,000 fines on violating telemarketers
New Regulations Protect Residents from Intrusive Spam Calls with Hefty Fines
UAE Takes Action Against Spam Calls with Dh855,000 in Fines
Authorities in the UAE have fined spammers heavily in an effort to stop unsolicited telemarketing. A significant step has been taken to decrease unwanted calls and improve resident privacy with the issuance of Dh855,000 in fines by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
In a statement on Platform X, TDRA confirmed that the fines will be levied in accordance with Cabinet Resolutions No. 56 and 57 of 2024 introduced in August to regulate telemarketing.
A Dh5,000 charge will be imposed on anyone who makes marketing calls using a phone line that is licensed in their name under the new law.
Under the new law, anyone who makes marketing calls using a phone line that is licensed in their name will be charged Dh5,000.
This small room demonstrates the United Arab Emirates’ dedication to shielding locals from invasive phone calls. The new regulations impose monetary and service penalties in an effort to reduce spam.
This endeavor will eventually result in far-reaching services, digital security, and civil rights-based societal advancement in the United Arab Emirates, all of which will raise quality.
