UAE cybercrime law means sharing images or footage of war can bring jail, prison time and deportation

The British national is one of 21 people arrested under Dubai’s cybercrime laws

Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family.

UAE cybercrime law means sharing images or footage of war can bring jail, prison time and deportation

It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

Several people have been arrested in Dubai for having, sharing or commenting on digital content that shows attacks or damage from attacks by Iran.