Cybercrimes in the United Arab Emirates: Characteristics and Countermeasures

This study investigated cybercrime in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on the Emirate of Sharjah, including its characteristics, causes, motivations, and countermeasures. Utilizing quantitative methodology, the research found that the majority of the study sample were male with bachelor's degrees. The motives and causes of cybercrime exhibited minimal variation, suggesting the absence of a dominant criminal trend. However, sexual harassment emerged as the most prevalent content, nature of the young society in the UAE. Twitter was identified as the first-ranked platform for electronic violations, surpassing Facebook due to its popularity across age groups in the country. The data indicate a high level of public awareness regarding cybercrime measures and regulations in the UAE, attributable to the well-educated population and the awareness campaigns conducted by relevant authorities in this regard.