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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip continues its medical and humanitarian services as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the health system and reinforcing its capacity to address current humanitarian challenges. The hospital continues to receive patients and deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including examinations, treatments and surgeries, as part of the UAE’s […]
UAE announces the passing of a new law on the age of maturity. The UAE has lowered the age of legal maturity from 21 to 18 under a new federal decree law issuing an updated Civil Transactions Law. The reform also amends the minimum age for guardianship over financial affairs, allowing individuals aged 18 to manage […]
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