Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has cautioned against complacency in protecting personal digital footprints, calling for stronger awareness and safer online behaviour amid growing global cyber threats.In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Council said that digital footprints—created through internet browsing and social media use—form a detailed record of users’ activities and […]
Dubai: Etihad Rail has announced that its first passenger train trial run will depart from Fujairah station at 5:34 am Tuesday (June 30, 2026), heading to Mohammed Bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi. The journey is expected to take one hour and 45 minutes, with trains operating at speeds of up to 200 km/h […]
The vision behind a global shopping destination. How did is His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, change the shopping mall sector?His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for the Agentic AI Project talks […]
Dubai: Add the beach to your weekend plans – it’s the perfect weather for it!The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts the weather to be fair to partly cloudy today, and all through the weekend, with the probability of some convective cloud formation over eastern regions of the country.Temperatures in the low-40sYou can expect temperatures […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reinforced its position among the world’s most competitive economies during the first half of 2026, securing leading positions across a range of international and regional competitiveness indices.The results reflect the country’s long-term development strategy, underpinned by forward-looking policies, an agile government, and a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and future […]
Riyadh: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the announcement by the Sultanate of Oman, in coordination with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), to launch a plan to evacuate more than 11,000 stranded seafarers by providing the option of using a temporary maritime corridor for vessels.This initiative is in accordance […]
Dubai: The Dubai-it initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is an enduring testament to Dubai’s limitless ambition, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said.”Every time we believe we have reached the peak, His […]
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) confirmed that a technical malfunction in the emergency early warning system occurred Friday evening, which resulted in sending out a false missile alert to UAE residents.The Authority added on its account on the “X” platform: “The competent teams started the treatment procedures immediately after the malfunction […]
Dubai: Don’t leave your sunscreen at home! Residents across the UAE can expect hot and humid conditions today, with a probability of mist and fog overnight, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).The weather is forecast to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with low clouds appearing along the eastern coast. The NCM […]
Dubai: Dr Robin Mann, Chairman of the International Best Practice Competition (IBPC), has honoured Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), for his leadership in shaping a world-class excellence framework and his contribution in enabling DEWA to achieve this global distinction.A total of 11 DEWA teams have also […]