UAE's Commitment to Fundamental Freedoms: Protection and Promotion of Freedom of Opinion, Expression, and the Press.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country that strongly supports the protection and promotion of fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of expression, opinion, and the press. The country's constitution guarantees all fundamental freedoms guaranteed by international law, with an emphasis on freedom of expression, opinion, and the press. Article 30 of the UAE constitution states that "freedom of opinion and its expression through speech, writing, and any other means of expression is guaranteed within the limits of the law." The UAE strives to activate the role and partnership of civil society institutions in the country, particularly those dealing with rights, freedoms, media, press, and human development. As the official authority in charge of implementing the "old" law, the Ministry of Information and the National Media Council are eager to strengthen self-censorship and ensure the highest levels of independence for media and press institutions. The Federa...