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ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — Gross banks’ assets increased by 1.4% from AED 5,339.9 billion at the end of December 2025 to AED 5,413.6 billion at the end of January 2026, according to a report on the Monetary & Banking Developments – January 2026 issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The report showed that the gross credit increased by 1.1% from AED 2,570.3 billion at the end of December 2025 to AED 2,598.2 billion at the end of January 2026. Total credit growth was supported mostly by growth of domestic credit (by AED 27.9 billion), that is…

Orange Business recently discussed the threats facing enterprise users from the very technologies they themselves use to improve operational efficiencies, dangers the operator argued make trusted products from reputable players essential. The company presented a quartet of additions to its enterprise services during the Orange Business Summit 2026 customer event, spanning key recent developments including agentic AI, sovereignty, voice communication authenticity and protecting key infrastructure from unauthorised drone intrusions. Underlying each product is the theme of trust, an element Orange Business believes it is uniquely positioned to provide using its cloud and connectivity infrastructure, AI technologies and cybersecurity capabilities. Showing…

ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the targeting of a hospital in East Darfur by the Port Sudan Authority, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries and constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of the targeting of civilians and civilian institutions, and stressed the need to protect medical facilities, as well as health sector workers, ensuring they are not targeted during conflict. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast position, calling for an immediate…

Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have confirmed full preparedness as unstable weather conditions are expected to reach their peak, with heavy rainfall forecast across the emirate. Officials from the Public Services Department stated that rainwater response systems have reached 100 per cent readiness, supported by a coordinated deployment of resources and field teams to ensure rapid response to any weather-related incidents. The preparations come as the emirate braces for a low-pressure system expected to bring rainfall accumulations of 50 to 80 millimeters. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. A total of 340 pieces…

Dubai International Airport, popularly known as DXB, has always been about more than simply getting from one place to another, whether it’s the world-famous passenger experiences or thoughtful customer service initiatives. But in recent days, its departure halls have taken on yet another role. With recent developments causing slight disruptions in what is otherwise a remarkably smooth, seamless operation, airport staff have recently been handing out small souvenir packs to departing passengers — a gesture that has taken the Internet by storm, with residents and travellers sharing the experience as a “uniquely Dubai” thing to do. The packs include Dubai-themed…

DUBAI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd on Tuesday announced that it has signed agreements to enter into new long-term, unsecured revolving credit facilities worth US$2.8 billion. The new facilities replace an existing $1.4 billion facility, and the maturity date of the new facilities is March 2031. The addition of the new facilities increases DAE’s revolving credit facility capacity to approximately $4 billion. The new revolving credit facilities comprise both United States Dollar and United Arab Emirates Dirham commitments totaling $2.3 billion in conventional funding and $0.5 billion in Shari’a-compliant liquidity from 15 global financial institutions.…

As artificial intelligence begins to reshape how consumers discover, evaluate, and choose brands, a new global digest is exploring a critical shift underway in marketing: the move from campaigns to systems. State of the Brand 2026, an independent, practitioner-led digest, brings together senior marketing leaders from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and India to examine what it calls “The New Marketing OS – Human-led, AI-powered, System-built.” The digest argues that marketing can no longer be managed as a sequence of campaigns or isolated channel strategies. Instead, the brands that scale sustainably are those that operate marketing as an…

DUBAI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has explored ways to strengthen economic relations between the business communities in Dubai and the Czech Republic during a meeting with a delegation led by Petr Michal, President of the Prague Chamber of Commerce. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in investment, trade, and the digital economy to deepen partnerships between companies in the two markets. The meeting took place on Monday at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters and was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Participants discussed opportunities to enhance bilateral trade, explore shared investment…

Gopan Sivasankaran, Regional Director, MEA, Rapid7. Gopan Sivasankaran, Regional Director, MEA, Rapid7, discusses how the region’s fast-moving AI ambitions are raising the stakes for cyber resilience, governance, and trust. AI is rapidly reshaping the Middle East’s digital landscape, with national strategies such as Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s innovation agenda accelerating adoption across government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise operations. Cyber adversaries are also harnessing AI to sharpen reconnaissance, automate attack pathways and make phishing and social engineering campaigns more targeted and convincing.  Gopan Sivasankaran, Regional Director, MEA, Rapid7, shared his perspective with Tahawultech.com on why governance, data protection, and…

The UAE has tightened regulations governing marriages involving individuals under the age of 18, introducing stricter approval conditions and enhanced judicial oversight under a revised legal framework. Under the updated provisions, it remains prohibited to register a marriage contract for anyone below 18 years, male or female, unless authorised by a competent court. However, the law now explicitly requires verification that such a marriage serves the minor’s best interest, in line with more rigorous procedural safeguards. While court approval has long been a requirement for underage marriage in the UAE, legal experts say the latest amendments significantly raise the threshold…