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Egypt denies snooping claims
The Egyptian Communications Ministry has denied that a new draft law aimed at targeting rumors would mean that the government will monitor the conversations of social media users.
A post on the Egyptian Cabinet鈥檚 official Facebook account denied rumors being circulated on social platforms claiming that the government will be going through peoples鈥� chats.
Local media reported that the Parliament is working to introduce a draft law aimed at imposing heavy penalties on people spreading rumors, which it says destabilize the Egyptian state.
Pressing for facts on 鈥榙upe鈥� olive oil
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said it has not received any information regarding the alleged
selling of 鈥渄upe鈥� olive oil in the country鈥檚 markets.
A report by Emarat Al-Youm newspaper said a ministry official has denied claims that fake olive oil is being sold in the country.
Director of the Food Security Department at the ministry,
Majid Al-Harbawi, was quoted by the newspaper urging residents to communicate with authorities to verify the authenticity of the information prior to circulation.