Corrections Policy
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We work hard to get things right, and sometimes we will still get something wrong. When that happens, we fix it quickly and we tell readers what changed. We never quietly edit a mistake away.
How to report an error
Email corrections@uaecurrent.ae with the link to the article, what you believe is wrong and, if you can, the source that shows the correct information. Every article also has a "Tell us" link at the end that opens an email with the headline already filled in. You can use the contact page too.
We aim to acknowledge every report within two working days. The editor-in-chief reviews each one against the primary source.
What we correct, and how
| Type of change | What we do | What readers see |
|---|---|---|
| A factual error, such as a wrong fee, date, name, figure or rule | Fix the text and record the correction | A "Corrections" note on the article with the date and what was changed |
| A significant error that changes the meaning of the story | Fix the text, record the correction and update the headline or summary if needed | A correction note, and the updated date shown under the headline |
| A story that has developed since publication | Update the article or publish a new one and link them | An "Updated" date and the new information |
| Spelling, grammar or a broken link | Fix it | No note, as the meaning is unchanged |
When we will not change an article
We do not remove or rewrite accurate reporting because someone in it would prefer it gone. We will consider removing personal information about a private individual where keeping it online causes harm that outweighs the public interest, and we will always act where the law requires it.
Dates
An article keeps its original publication date. We change the "Updated" date only when we have made a substantive change, never to make an article look more recent than it is.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handled a correction request, write to the editor-in-chief, Umer Kureshi, at info@uaecurrent.ae with "Complaint" in the subject line. Our wider rules are in our editorial standards and fact-checking policy.