The Public Prosecution in the United Arab Emirates has expanded the scope of its investigation into the publication and circulation of a journalistic article containing incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.

Advisor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, the Attorney General of the State, stated that the Public Prosecution is continuing its investigation procedures regarding the incident of publishing and circulating a journalistic article containing incorrect information about hearing explosions in downtown Dubai.

The Attorney General explained that the Public Prosecution has heard the testimony of the journalist, and also summoned those responsible for preparing, approving, and publishing the news at the agency to verify their roles, the process of preparing, approving, and publishing the news, and the extent of compliance with the legal and professional controls followed in verifying the accuracy of news before publication, in preparation for determining responsibilities and taking legal actions based on the investigation results.

He affirmed that the agency's withdrawal of the news and publication of an apology does not prevent the continuation of investigations to determine legal responsibilities and take the actions required by law based on the investigation results.

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Earlier, yesterday Friday, Reuters expressed regret for publishing a news story about hearing explosions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and announced the withdrawal of the report.

The agency posted on its various platforms: 'Reuters expresses regret for publishing the news story dated July 16, issued from Dubai, titled: "Sound of explosions heard in downtown Dubai, according to witnesses," as it did not meet its editorial standards.'

The agency added: 'Reuters was unable at that time to immediately verify the source or significance of the sounds, and the report did not clarify this context.'

It continued: 'Based on its commitment to providing neutral and reliable news in accordance with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, Reuters withdrew the story and published the same night a statement from the Dubai Government Media Office denying what was stated in its original report.'

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The official account of the Dubai Government Media Office had denied, on Thursday, the accuracy of a report issued by Reuters regarding explosions heard in downtown Dubai.

The official account of the Dubai Government Media Office wrote on platform 'X': 'The Dubai Government Media Office denies the accuracy of the report issued by Reuters regarding explosions heard in downtown Dubai, and confirms that the information contained in it is incorrect.'

The Media Office added: 'The office calls on media and the public to obtain news and information from official and reliable sources, to verify accuracy before publishing or circulating any information, and to avoid spreading rumors and false news and press reports.'