KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: The Criminal Court has warned users of the X platform against being influenced by the allure of fame and the pursuit of increasing followers. The court stressed that true fame should be rooted in good morals and exceptional knowledge. It should be about conveying truth and presenting positive contributions to society, rather than posting phrases or content that could lead to criminal liability or involvement in unlawful activities.

This statement was made in a ruling issued by the Fifth Criminal Circuit, presided over by Dr. Khaled Mohammed Al-Omara, to acquit a Twitter user of charges related to challenging the rights of His Highness the Amir and his authorities, spreading false information about the internal situation of the country, and misusing their phone.

The ruling stated, “Undoubtedly, a person’s respect for themselves and, more importantly, others, makes them an example to be emulated. A true role model is someone who masters the art of choosing the best meanings and words and shares what is beneficial to others. The goal should not be to seek false or superficial fame, which may be based merely on obtaining a large number of followers or enhancing an account's popularity.”