British holidaymaker, 60, one of 21 people charged in Dubai for 'filming missiles'
The man is being assisted by the campaign group Detained in Dubai who say his family are very worried about the situation
A 60-year-old British national holidaying in Dubai who was arrested for filming Iranian missiles is one of 21 people charged under the UAE's cybercrime laws.
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The tourist, from London, was arrested on Monday after he was allegedly seen filming missiles at the time of his arrest.
He is said to have deleted the footage from his phone immediately when asked by authorities, and claimed to have had no intention of doing anything wrong.
But according to campaign group Detained in Dubai, the man is among 21 people charged in connection to filming videos or uploading social media posts relating to Iranian missiles over the UAE.
He was being held at a police station in the Bur Dubai area, following warnings from officials that residents could face prison for posting material about the Middle East conflict.
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If convicted, he could face up to two years in prison. His family are said to be "extremely worried'.
The Telegraph report that the 21 charged are accused of having used an information network or technology tool to broadcast, publish, republish or circulate false news, rumours or provocative propaganda that may incite public opinion or disturb public security.
Radha Stirling, chief executive of Detained in Dubai, warned a person who reposts several clips or articles could face cumulative charges and multiple sentences.
Ms Stirling told the publication: "The charges sound extremely vague but serious on paper.
"In reality, the alleged conduct could be something as simple as sharing or commenting on a video that is already circulating online.
"Under UAE cybercrime laws, the person who originally posts content can be charged, but so can anyone who reshapes, reposts or comments on it. One video can quickly lead to dozens of people facing criminal charges."
She added: "There are countless images, videos and news reports circulating online about the conflict.
"People understandably assume that if something is already widely shared or published by media outlets, it must be acceptable to comment on or repost it. In the UAE, that assumption can be extremely dangerous."
Earlier this month, UAE authorities warned tourists that they could face prison for posting material about the conflict.
It comes as Dubai Airport came under fire from a drone attack on Wednesday, which reportedly resulted in four people sustaining injuries.
Two drones reportedly fell close to the busy transport hub after being intercepted by air defences, with operations affected as passengers attempted to find cover.
The drones were deployed in the direction of the busy city airport - a hub favoured among Brits and a stopover for those travelling beyond the UAE.
Loud bangs were reported close to the airport on Wednesday afternoon, with travellers forced to rush find shelter.