Abu Dhabi Man Ordered To Pay AED 15,000 For Phone Harassment What the Ruling Means

Abu Dhabi Man Ordered To Pay AED 15,000 For Phone Harassment What the Ruling Means 

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court has sentence a man to pay AED 15,000 in compensation after repeatedly harassing a woman through the calls and text messages.

What Happened

• The victim has initially filed a complain for AED 51,000 in damages plus legal fees.
• A previous criminal case had been already fined the guilty person AED 5,000 for harassment.
• The court ruled that the man’s actions violated the woman’s privacy, damaged her reputation, and caused stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders theough his action.

Why This Case Matters

This actions reflect how seriously UAE courts treat harassment cases, even though when they occur through the mobile phones. The compensation covers her mental and emotional distress, not just financial losses.

UAE Law on Harassment

Under UAE law, harassment which is whether in person, online, or by phone it doesnot matter but can result in:

• Criminal penalties (such as fines or result jail).
• Civil compensation claims for emotional harm, as reflected in this case.
• Which means the victims have the right to grab the both criminal activities punishment and financial damages.

Impact for Residents

Through this Protection for victims: This  case shows that the UAE courts also compensate the psychological harm caused by harassment, where it is the physical or Online.

Warning for offenders: Even though the persistent phone calls or texts can get in heavy fines and compensation claims.

Family implications: The court noted how repeated calls caused misunderstandings in the woman’s family, reflecting the how harassment affects wider social relationships.

My Take

This case sends a clear message: harassment in the UAE whether online or offline is not tolerated. For victims, it’s important to keep evidence like messages, call logs, and previous judgments when filing a claim and have enought evidence. For residents, it’s also a reminder to respect the digital boundaries in personal and professional relationships.