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    Dubai Media Office denies Reuters report on explosions in Downtown Dubai

    Authorities urge public and media to rely on official sources and warn of action against outlets publishing false or unverified information

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    In a statement published on its official social media channels, the GDMO said the Reuters report regarding explosions in the centre of Dubai is false and urged the public and media outlets to rely only on official sources for accurate information and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified reports.

    In a statement published on its official social media channels, the GDMO said the Reuters report regarding explosions in the centre of Dubai is false and urged the public and media outlets to rely only on official sources for accurate information and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified reports.

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