Regional Experts Urge UAE Businesses to Strengthen Cybersecurity Amid Growing Data Breach Costs and Global Cybercrime Losses Cybersecurity experts convened in Dubai for the IBPC and Falcon Eye’s conference, “Shaping a Secure Enterprise,” spotlighting UAE cybersecurity strategies. The event emphasised protecting businesses amid rising cyber threats. Guest of Honour H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi […]
GENEVA: Over 25 independent UN human rights experts have urged all parties to honour the Gaza ceasefire, ensure justice, and prioritise humanitarian aid while affirming Palestinians’ right to self-determination. In a statement, the experts expressed hope that a sustainable truce could halt the ongoing suffering and loss of life in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territories, […]
FUJAIRAH: Driss El Hilali, President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation and Mediterranean Union of Taekwondo, has commended the UAE for its outstanding contributions to advancing the sport. In an interview with WAM, El Hilali highlighted the UAE’s robust efforts, including comprehensive training programmes and its success in hosting global, Arab, and international taekwondo tournaments. He […]
AL AIN: The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has unveiled the ‘100,000 Seedlings Initiative’ to distribute seedlings to public schools nationwide. This initiative, part of the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme, aims to educate students on agriculture, sustainability, and greening efforts, promoting awareness of environmental […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains resolute in its fight against terrorism, advocating collective international action to combat this grave threat to global security. The UAE has long championed the necessity of global unity against terrorism, actively participating in initiatives to restore peace and stability. It played a pivotal role in the Coalition […]
TEXAS: SpaceX conducted another test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday, showcasing both triumph and setback. While the rocket’s booster was successfully caught, the spacecraft itself was destroyed during the mission. Starship, an upgraded model making its debut, was designed for a near-global loop across the Gulf of Mexico, carrying 10 dummy satellites for […]
BEIJING: China’s population has decreased for the third consecutive year, reaching 1.408 billion in 2024, despite a rise in newborns. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the total population declined by 1.39 million in 2024, an improvement compared to a 2.08 million drop in 2023 and 850,000 in 2022. Births in […]
SHARJAH: The Xposure International Photography Festival returns for its 9th edition from February 20 to 26, 2025, promising its most expansive showcase yet. This year, the festival moves to a sprawling 49,000 sqm venue in Aljada, marking a new chapter in its journey. Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), it will feature 349 […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Cyber Security Council has successfully thwarted ransomware attacks targeting critical sectors across public and private entities. These attacks aimed to breach sensitive data and disrupt systems by locking them. Emergency systems, in collaboration with key authorities, have been detecting and countering approximately 200,000 cyberattacks daily. These advanced protection frameworks not only […]
Coca-Cola has launched a special Diet Coke bottle to commemorate the upcoming presidential inauguration, continuing a tradition it began in 2005 with limited-edition bottles for presidential events. This is the first time a Diet Coke version has been created, and it’s closely linked to former President Donald Trump’s famous love for the drink. During his […]
Scientists have made an exciting discovery—ancient tectonic plates have been found in places they shouldn’t be. Normally, these plates are thought to be hidden deep beneath the Earth’s surface in subduction zones, where one plate dives under another. But using a new, advanced model, researchers from ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology found […]
