Dh100,000 Fine: Dubai Police Warn Against Buying, Using Or Trading In Fireworks

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Trading without a licence can also lead to one year in jail, according to UAE law

• PUBLISHED: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 10:51 AM

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• Bahni Bandyopadhyay

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Dubai Police has issued a warning against using, possessing or trading fireworks and firecrackers. In a social media post, they have reminded the public of the serious risks to life, property and and the disturbance they cause within the community.

They said that violators will be held legally accountable. "Members of the public are urged to report any cases of possession, use, or trading by contacting the 901 Call Centre. Penalty for trading without a licence: Up to 1 year imprisonment and a fine of up to Dh100,000," they said.

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In another post on social media, the police urged the public to choose responsibly in order to protect lives.

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"Fireworks may sparkle for seconds, but the consequences can last forever. Choose safety, Choose responsibility. Protect yourself and the ones you love with one conscious decision," they said.

Sharjah Police arrested a man recently in possession of 18,670 pieces of illegal fireworks, who was also using his vehicle for promotional purposes.

He was arrested after careful monitoring by specialised police teams. After following legal procedures, the team uncovered the storage location and confirmed the amount.

This operation was part of Sharjah Police's ongoing efforts to fight illegal activities that endanger public safety, especially illegal fireworks trading.

What does the UAE law say?

According to Article 54 of Federal Decree Law No. 17 of 2019 on Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives, Military Material and Hazardous Substances, trading in illegal fireworks is a crime in the UAE.

Violators may face imprisonment for a period of no less than a year and a fine of no less than Dh100,000, or either of them may be imposed on anyone who, without a licence, trades in, imports, exports, manufactures, or brings fireworks into or out of the country.

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