Tougher penalties for crimes committed in a state of war and acts of terror

A citizen who joins the armed forces or security institutions of an enemy in a state of war with the UAE will face execution.

Capital punishment will also be handed down to those who commit any crime to undermine the sovereignty, independence and integrity of the nation. Deliberately acting against a foreign country with a purpose to harm diplomatic relations of the country or endanger its citizens, employees, money or interests, will be punishable with a life sentence. Insulting the president of the UAE will carry a jail term ranging between 15 and 25 years

and a fine, according to the new law.

Capital punishment or life sentence will be handed down to those who set up, run or join any organisation, group or gang plotting to overthrow the government and seize power in the UAE. Promoting these organisations verbally, in writing or by any other means, will carry a jail term ranging between 15 and 25 years.

Religion

Abusing religion to entice sedition verbally, in writing or by any other means, will carry a jail term of not less than 10 years.

National icons

Insulting the UAE, its flag, national logo, leadership or institutions will carry a jail term ranging between 10 and 25 years and a fine of at least Dh500,000.