Sharjah denies rumours of tiger on the loose

Sharjah authorities on Saturday denied rumours of a tiger being spotted roaming in the emirate.

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah warned the public against spreading rumours. Verify information only from official sources, it added.

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The last time a wild animal was confirmed to have gone on the loose in the UAE was in 2021. The sighting caused panic among residents of Dubai's Springs community.

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According to UAE law, those spreading fake news could fetch the perpetrator Dh100,000 to Dh200,000 fine and imprisonment of one to two years.

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