Dubai Authorities Deny Reports of Explosions Downtown, Call Claims False
The National (UAE)—Dubai's official media office and police authorities issued statements denying that explosions or loud booms had occurred in the downtown area, countering viral social media reports claiming otherwise. Officials urged residents not to spread unverified information and said the reports were false. The incident highlighted the rapid spread of unverified conflict-related claims in Gulf cities amid regional tensions. No official explanation was given for the original sounds that sparked the reports.