Dubai Police issue official warning after terrifying doll burning trend spreads

The Dubai Police General Command has warned members of the UAE community, especially parents, of the dangers of the "evil doll burning trend" spreading on social media platforms, stressing that this behavior is considered reckless and could lead to devastating fires, serious injuries, or even death.

Police confirmed that the goal of these videos was no more than to attract views and likes, with no awareness of the potentially disastrous consequences of setting fire to flammable materials, such as plastic, fabric, or synthetic hair used in dolls.

A tragic accident happened to a little girl who tried to imitate the video.

In a painful incident, a 7-year-old Emirati girl, Moza Kasab, suffered severe burns after trying to imitate a clip circulating within the "evil dolls trend." The girl was celebrating her birthday with her cousins, and when they tried to set fire to a doll, the flames quickly spread to her traditionally decorated clothing, causing burns from her chest to her back and abdomen.

Moza was transferred to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where she underwent intensive treatment for more than two months, including delicate grafting operations using state-of-the-art technology to speed up healing and reduce pain.

Despite her young age, Moza emerged from the painful experience with a mature awareness and a powerful message, affirming, "I will never imitate any dangerous trend again," according to what was published in the Emirates Today newspaper.

Today, the little girl is keen to educate her schoolmates about the dangers of imitating clips circulating online, serving as a small voice warning against the deadly challenges that can destroy children's lives.

Dubai Police: Digital awareness and family monitoring are a necessity.

On the occasion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Dubai Police stressed the importance of parents monitoring their children's online activity and raising awareness of the dangers of imitating dangerous trends.

The police also called on members of the community to be digitally aware and immediately report any content that encourages or incites these practices, stressing that publishing or re-sharing dangerous clips constitutes a legal violation that warrants accountability.

The Dubai Police General Command affirmed that protecting children from the dangers of the digital world is a shared responsibility between families and society, noting that public safety must always come before any entertainment content or the desire to attract attention.