Dubai has long positioned itself as a global hub for crypto founders, traders, and influencers.
But as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies, authorities have tightened rules around online content.
The rules are not sitting well with some content creators. Among them is a popular crypto trader known online as ElonTrades, who revealed this week that he had left the United Arab Emirates.
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Starting Feb. 1, 2026, the UAE implemented stricter regulations for online creators and advertisers.
Under the new rules, influencers must obtain an Advertiser Permit, often referred to as an influencer e-media permit, as well as a commercial trade…
