Fine print of UAE’s Child Rights law


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Putting a child in danger of psychological, emotional, physical or religious harm is punishable by a Dh5,000 fine.

The same penalty is applied to guardians who neglect the children in their care, and people who are aware of such problems but fail to report them.

Selling tobacco, cigarettes or alcohol to children carries a penalty of up to three months in prison and/or a Dh10,000 fine.

Anybody caught smoking in a vehicle in the presence of children faces a Dh5,000 fine.

Using a child to record or produce pornography, aiding a child’s involvement in a sexual act or pornography, or sexually exploiting a child can be punished by a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

Exposing a child to the risk of torture or physical assault can lead to a prison sentence and a fine of up to Dh50,000.

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How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Date of launch: 2014

Founder: Jon Richards, founder and chief executive; Samer Chebab, co-founder and chief operating officer, and Jonathan Rawlings, co-founder and chief financial officer

Based: Media City, Dubai 

Sector: Financial services

Size: 120 employees

Investors: 2014: $500,000 in a seed round led by Mulverhill Associates; 2015: $3m in Series A funding led by STC Ventures (managed by Iris Capital), Wamda and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority; 2019: $8m in Series B funding with the same investors as Series A along with Precinct Partners, Saned and Argo Ventures (the VC arm of multinational insurer Argo Group)

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