The use of social media by regional governments has grown steadily. According to experts, the public sector continues to leverage the medium to engage with citizens and communicate with residents. It's also becoming a key element of governance, say officials. Colonel Khaled Nasser Al Razooqi, Director General of Smart Services Department at Dubai Police spoke to ARN on the sidelines of the GCC Government Social Media Summit.
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UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 10 people of various nationalities for publishing misleading and fabricated videos on social media.
The UAE air defence systems has countered 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones on Saturday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
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