Ben Moss is one of the few influencers to speak out about content laws in Dubai.Image: Instagram/mr_moss_media
Ben Moss is a British influencer based in the UAE. Since the Iranian attacks, he has had to be careful about what he posts.
March 10, 2026, 10:20March 10, 2026, 10:20
Dubai is home to thousands of expats from the UK. Many of them work as influencers. These social media personalities have been causing a stir in recent days. This is because they have been since Iran’s missile attack posted a noticeable number of videos praising the UAE government. Now a British influencer has published for the first time what he is currently afraid of.
The lifestyle influencer Ben Moss with the “Daily Mail” spoken. He has lived in the United Arab Emirates for three years: “I feel completely safe here because of the UAE’s air defense, but the content laws sometimes worry me.” That’s the reason why Moss “always keeps everything positive” on his platforms. Moss added to his statement:
“I am far more afraid of going to prison or having to pay a fine for publishing inappropriate content than I am of Iranian missiles and drones.”
According to the British tabloid, the people of Dubai face serious consequences if they criticize the government or damage the country’s reputation. These include fines of over 200,000 francs, prison sentences of up to five years or even deportation.
Publication of videos prohibited
The violations include not only criticism of the government, but also the publication of videos of drone or missile attacks. “Taking or sharing images of security-related or critical facilities as well as disseminating unreliable information can result in legal action and endanger national security,” the Daily Mail quotes a text message that Ben Moss and all residents in Dubai received from the police.
Ben Moss and his Iranian-born girlfriend Parisa lived in Ras Al Khaimah until the Iranian bombing. Ras Al Khaimah, a city close to Iran, is about 45 minutes’ drive from Dubai. “We were really worried at first and I also made the mistake of putting a picture of my apartment online,” Moss explained. But he would now understand the security concerns about publishing videos and respect the government.
The couple have now decided to leave their luxury apartment in Ras Al Khaimah: “We have terminated the rental agreement and moved to Dubai as our confidence in the performance of this country’s excellent air defense has grown.”