Watan – The media buzzes with discussions about Jouri Al-Maghribiya, the Moroccan Snapchat influencer. As it topped trending lists on Twitter across Gulf nations in recent hours. The surge in mentions coincides with rumors of her expulsion from Dubai following allegations of her contracting HIV and being involved in blackmailing individuals with compromising footage taken at a hotel.
Despite her Moroccan origins, Jouri has successfully amassed a significant following in the Gulf region, boasting over 2 million subscribers. While neither Jouri nor the UAE authorities have confirmed the circulating rumors, many netizens have taken to Twitter demanding her punishment and imprisonment. One user commented, “The end of immorality… Jouri Al-Maghribiya has harmed society and spread disease. She should be imprisoned and punished.”
In the midst of the controversy, some have praised the UAE authorities’ alleged decision to deport her, citing it as a necessary move to uphold regional values. An Omani activist went on record, stating that a vast majority of social media celebrities nowadays seem to have lost their ethical grounding, labeling them as “degraded”. This sentiment resonates with many in the region. Additionally, there are claims that an employee from Saudi Aramco, a leading oil company, exposed her after bravely confirming his HIV diagnosis and openly discussing his intimate relationship with her, shedding light on the depth of the issue.