The UAE AI Office has officially stepped in to clear up confusion regarding a viral social media narrative that labeled a specific government website as fraudulent. In a corrective statement, the authority clarified that the site is indeed a legitimate platform linked to a government initiative. The misinformation originated from residents who received SMS invitations to participate in "UAE Vibe Codes," a special program designed to celebrate UAE Codes Day on October 29. The initiative aims to help individuals—regardless of their technical background—build digital applications using artificial intelligence in minutes.

To combat the spread of these false claims, the AI Office utilized its official social media channels to urge the public to verify information through verified government sources before sharing it online. Support for the initiative quickly grew as netizens began sharing their positive experiences, showing how the website provides a quick, 10-minute coding course and issues certificates to participants. This effort aligns with the UAE’s broader strategy to enhance digital literacy, which recently included a commitment to train 80,000 government employees in Agentic AI to better integrate advanced technology into public sector operations.