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UAE faces 200,000 daily cyberattacks; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah most targeted
The UAE faces more than 200,000 cyberattacks every day, with three emirates – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah – facing nearly 60 per cent of these attacks. While giving presentation at the Gitex Global 2025 on Thursday, data by Dr Mohammed Al...

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi joins WAZA
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has been accepted as a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is a marine life theme park committed to inspiring ocean conservation through its “One Ocean” story. This...

UAE: How to navigating the first 90 days in a new job
Starting a new job is both exciting and nerve-wracking. You have been chosen from a pool of candidates, but the real test begins the moment you walk through the door. In the UAE, where workplace standards are high and competition is intense, the...

Dubai: AMIS Development unveils new residential project at Meydan
AMIS Development has announced the launch of Derby Heights, a residential project located in District 11 at Meydan, Dubai. Set for handover in Q4 2027, the key project offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments to the residents along with...

Renewed IUCN leadership meets at first Council sitting in Abu Dhabi
Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak has been re-elected as IUCN President, and with the Council and Commission Chair elections complete, the Union welcomes a newly formed Council and four new Commission Chairs, alongside those renewing their...

YINZCAM EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH WITH LAUNCH OF FIRST UAE MOBILE APP FOR DUBAI BASKETBALL
PITTSBURGH and DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- YinzCam, the industry leading professional sports mobile app and software developer, has announced the launch of its first-ever app in the United Arab Emirates, developed in partnership with...

GITEX TechCation 2026: Dubai to Host World’s Largest Tech and AI Event
GITEX TechCation 2026 in Dubai will be developed into the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence event, under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai....

US judge lifts pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil's travel restrictions
A judge has significantly loosened travel restrictions placed on Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and activist who was detained by US immigration authorities for taking part in campus pro-Palestine protests. In a request filed by...

e& UAE, Open Innovation Release “GenAI Adoption: A Strategic Blueprint for the Future”
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in collaboration with Open Innovation, an international AI solutions company, announced the publication of a joint white paper, “GenAI Adoption: A Strategic Blueprint for the Future.”...

e& UAE Partners with Leading Universities to Build 6G Innovation Ecosystem
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in partnership with Khalifa University (KU) and Zayed University (ZU), announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the UAE 6G Innovation Hub...

Things to do this weekend in UAE
2. Bring bubba to MYAMI beach3. Desert daycay at Bab Al Shams4. Get on the floor at Antika7. Travel the world at Global Village8. Tuck into a Sunday Roast at Crafty Fox Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a...

'It's the culture of the school' - Bride v Castlelyons a St Colman's reunion
To give an indication of the extent to which St Colman’s College is rooted in Gaelic games, you go back to the very beginning.When the Fermoy school opened in 1858, its first president was Kilbrin native Dr Thomas Croke. He later became Archbishop...

UAE Tightens Oversight on Higher Education in Ajman: New Rules Announced for Universities and Colleges
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has introduced new regulations for universities and colleges operating in Ajman, marking a significant step toward strengthening educational governance, quality assurance, and...

Emirates Loves UAE's Indian gathering to draw 60,000
Dubai: The UAE is set to host what organisers are calling the largest celebration of the Indian community outside India, with more than 60,000 attendees expected to gather at Zabeel Park in Dubai on Sunday, October 26. Organised by Emirates Loves...

Federal Tax Authority and Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council Launch Service for Measuring Natural Loss in Excise Goods to Exempt Losses Resulting from Natural Characteristics from Tax Obligations
Dubai, UAE –October 2025: In a new step toward enhancing product quality and the accuracy of technical inspections, the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) announced the signing of a Service Level Agreement with the Federal Tax...

Abu Dhabi’s $33bn 'investment powerhouse' seeks aggressive growth, says Mariam Almheiri
2PointZero, the Dh120 billion ($33 billion) group being created through the merger of three Abu Dhabi companies, is seeking growth through plans to invest in markets across Asia, Africa and Europe. Mariam Almheiri, Head of the International...

Abu Dhabi announces six strategic partnerships at Gitex
Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor The fourth day of Gitex Global 2025 has witnessed various technology products launch from government as well as private companies and announcement of partnerships. No-code ‘AI-in-a-box’ platform: Abu Dhabi has...

UAE emerges as Arab world’s most improved higher education system
The UAE has been recognised as the most improved higher education system in the Arab region, according to the QS World University Rankings: Arab Region 2026 released on Thursday. This year, 15 UAE universities feature in the rankings, with nine...

Dubai Hosts World’s Largest Tech and AI Event at GITEX TechCation 2026
Overview of GITEX TechCation 2026 GITEX TechCation 2026, scheduled from December 7 to December 11, 2026, will be held at Expo City Dubai. This major event, developed under the directives of the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister, aims to...

Import UAE Car to India: Step-by-Step Guide
17October 16, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: The process of Import UAE car to India is a dream for many immigrants and expatriates. They wish to retain their favourite vehicle and take it back to their hometown. Due to India’s stern customs and automobile...