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March 28, 2026

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Jan

Creative City Fujairah bolsters national media role

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Creative City Media Free Zone, Fujairah continues to strengthen its position as one of the UAE’s leading national platforms supporting the media sector and creative industries, through an integrated ecosystem that combines a flexible regulatory environment, advanced infrastructure, and specialised services. This approach aligns with the UAE’s strategic vision to build a knowledge-based economy driven […]

04
Jan

UAE leaders honour Sheikh Mohammed’s 20 years of leadership

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has emphasised that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continues to drive the UAE’s growth. In a post on social media, the UAE President praised Sheikh Mohammed’s inspiring record of achievements and […]

04
Jan

Back to School 2026: Key changes for UAE parents

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From how long children stay in school to when they sit exams and even how absences are counted – the UAE’s education system is undergoing some of its most far-reaching reforms in years. In this academic year, parents will need to adjust to a new rhythm shaped by a unified school calendar, stricter attendance rules, […]

03
Jan

UAE Urges Public to Improve Online Safety

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The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged the public to begin the new year by adopting smarter cybersecurity habits. In an official post on its social media channels, the council highlighted the importance of following simple guidelines to stay safe online. These include securing home Wi-Fi networks, keeping devices and software up to date, verifying the […]

03
Jan

UAE Banks Drop SMS OTPs for Online

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Several major banks operating in the UAE have begun notifying customers that they will stop sending one-time passwords (OTPs) via text message for online card purchases, as part of a shift towards app-based authentication, according to messages sent to customers this week. In text alerts issued on December 31, 2025, banks with some of the largest […]

03
Jan

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with business leaders

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today at Zabeel Palace with a group of prominent individuals including business leaders, dignitaries, Sheikhs, members of the Federal National Council, traders, investors, ministers, and senior officials from government and semi-government entities. The meeting reflects H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s […]

03
Jan

Saudi Arabia Sets New Naming Rules

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Saudi Arabia has issued a comprehensive set of binding regulations governing the naming of public facilities across the Kingdom, introducing unified standards, governance frameworks, and explicit religious and administrative restrictions. Published in the Umm Al Qura official Gazette, the new “Rules and Standards for Naming Public Facilities” were approved by the Saudi Cabinet and are set to […]

02
Jan

Abu Dhabi first in world to deliver ITVISMA

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Abu Dhabi has achieved a global milestone by becoming the first in the world to administer ITVISMA (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a breakthrough gene replacement therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) The treatment was successfully delivered at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) under the supervision of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). Developed by Novartis, […]

02
Jan

Saudi Digital Economy Expands GDP Share

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Saudi Arabia’s digital economy continued to expand in 2024, accounting for 16.0% of the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from 15.6% in 2023, according to the results of the Digital Economy Survey. The core digital economy contributed 2.7% to GDP, while the narrow digital economy accounted for 2.4%. The broad digital economy made […]

02
Jan

Oulu, Trenčín Named 2026 European Culture Capitals

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The cities of Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia have been selected as European Capitals of Culture for 2026. The European Union annually names several cities as European Capitals of Culture to underline Europe’s cultural diversity and honour the cultural and artistic identity of each region. The two cities replace Chemnitz in Germany’s Saxony […]

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Creative City Fujairah bolsters national media role

UAE leaders honour Sheikh Mohammed’s 20 years of leadership

Back to School 2026: Key changes for UAE parents

UAE Urges Public to Improve Online Safety

UAE Banks Drop SMS OTPs for Online

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with business leaders

Saudi Arabia Sets New Naming Rules

Abu Dhabi first in world to deliver ITVISMA

Saudi Digital Economy Expands GDP Share

Oulu, Trenčín Named 2026 European Culture Capitals

What’s happening with Iran-US ‘talks’?

UAE braces for heavy rain until.

Gulf hit by 83% of Iran’s.

Abu Dhabi debris kills 2, injures.

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UAE braces for heavy.

Gulf hit by 83%.