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Dubai Government Denies Explosions, Labels Reuters Report Misinformation

7/17/2026

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Dubai's government denied that explosions occurred, calling the Reuters report misinformation.
Reuters said witnesses heard loud booms in Business Bay, but the Dubai Media Office said no explosions happened.
The Dubai Media Office urged the public and journalists to rely on official sources for accurate information.
The denial was issued after Reuters’ live blog noted an unknown cause and promised further updates.

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Dubai's government denied that explosions occurred, calling the Reuters report misinformation.
Reuters said witnesses heard loud booms in Business Bay, but the Dubai Media Office said no explosions happened.
The Dubai Media Office urged the public and journalists to rely on official sources for accurate information.
The denial was issued after Reuters’ live blog noted an unknown cause and promised further updates.