A man was ordered to pay 20,000 dirhams in civil compensation for sending an abusive WhatsApp message.
The defendant previously faced a 10,000 dirham fine and a two-month IT ban in a related criminal case.
The Al Ain court ruled that criminal convictions are binding in determining civil liability for digital harassment.
Total penalties for the offender reached 30,000 dirhams, plus court costs, following the victim's lawsuit.