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This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

Art. 416 — manufacturing, importing, exporting, acquiring, possessing or transporting, with intent of exploitation, distribution or offering to others, writings, drawings, pictures, movies, symbols or other indecent materials; advertising any of the aforementioned

Imprisonment: Incarceration up to 1 month
Fine: Fine up to AED 100,000 and/or

Source

Statute: Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, Art. 416
Official source: uaelegislation.gov.ae (Legislation 1529)
Verification status
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.