The government of Dubai's press service confirms that the Reuters… (взрыв · дубай · власть)
The government of Dubai's press service confirms that the Reuters report on explosions in the Downtown area is false. Earlier, Reuters reported, citing eyewitnesses, that explosions were heard in the city around 19:20 Moscow time.
Consensus
- Reuters reported on July 16 that a series of explosions occurred over Dubai.
- The government of Dubai officially denied the reports of explosions in the city.
- Dubai's press service stated that the information published by Reuters did not correspond to reality.
- Authorities urged residents, visitors, and media to rely only on official sources and avoid spreading unverified claims.
- No official notifications from local emergency services or authorities were received regarding any incidents.
Points of divergence
- The Russian Union of Tourism Industry reported that there were no reports from tourists or operators confirming the explosions, and their market participants confirmed no official alerts had been issued. — vm
- The government of Dubai specifically denied the report about explosions in the Downtown area. — vedomosti
- The press service of Dubai's government confirmed that Reuters' report about explosions in the Downtown area was not true. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Reuters: A series of explosions rocked Dubai — Вечерняя Москва
- Dubai authorities deny reports of explosions in the Downtown area — Ведомости
- Dubai authorities deny explosions in the city — Вести