Author: Editorial team
According to a recent BBC report, whistleblowers have levied allegations against prominent social media giants including TikTok and Meta Platforms. These insiders have stated that the companies allowed harmful content to circulate on their platforms after internal research proved outrage-driven posts generated higher user engagement. More than a dozen insiders told the publication the companies made trade-offs between user safety and content engagement as short-form videos reshaped the social media landscape. A former Meta engineer claimed management instructed teams to allow more “borderline” harmful material, including misogyny and conspiracy theories, on Instagram and Facebook users’ feeds as the company attempted…
DUBAI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), in partnership with Dubai Police, has unveiled an integrated digital system aimed at advancing judicial processes and enhancing the speed and efficiency of services provided to the public. The inauguration ceremony was held at the RDC headquarters in Dubai, attended by a delegation from Dubai Police led by Major General Hareb Mohammed Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, along with senior officials and specialists from both sides. The event underscored their commitment to digital collaboration between government entities, simplifying administrative procedures and expediting judicial and enforcement operations. The…
A four-year-old girl has been stabilised after a near-drowning incident, with health authorities commending the swift response of emergency teams and hospital staff in Abu Dhabi. According to SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the child had been submerged face down in a swimming pool for an estimated three minutes before being rescued by a bystander who initiated CPR at the scene. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were activated immediately, and responders reported the return of a pulse before transporting the child to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC). She arrived at the hospital around 30 minutes after the incident in respiratory distress.…
A landmark cultural institution celebrates Uzbekistan’s centuries-old contribution to Islamic scholarship, science, and global intellectual heritage Published: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 8:59 AM A new chapter in the celebration of Central Asia’s intellectual legacy begins in Tashkent, highlighting the region’s pivotal role in the advancement of global knowledge. For centuries, the Silk Road was more than a trade route; it was a pathway for the exchange of ideas, culture, and scientific discoveries, many of which originated from the cities of modern-day Uzbekistan. Today, this tradition continues with the opening of the Islamic Civilization Center – a 10-hectare complex that honors…
UK regulator Ofcom recently called on the most popular social media platforms to enforce minimum age rules for people using their services. They went on to argue that the companies should be doing more to ensure children are kept safe online. Ofcom stated it and data watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office wrote to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, TikTok and YouTube, requiring them to prove to parents “a genuine commitment to protecting children online”. Since the UK’s online safety laws came into effect in 2025, Ofcom explained it had been investigating nearly 100 services, which resulted in progress being made around…
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — HRE Real Estate Development has contributed AED100 million in support of the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The contribution comes amid growing participation from individuals and institutions across the community in support of the campaign, which aims to establish a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to orphan care in the UAE, contributing to stronger social cohesion and reinforcing the deeply rooted values of generosity and…
Rethinking real estate through design that prioritises human wellbeing, longevity and everyday performance Published: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 10:30 AM Dubai was built on velocity. The city has always moved faster than anywhere else, and the people who choose to live here have made peace with that pace. What the market has not fully answered, however, is a quieter question: are the homes being built actually designed to serve the lives lived inside them? It was precisely to address that question that CITYVIEW Developments entered the Dubai market, not to add another project to a remarkable skyline, but to introduce…
With decades of experience across the UAE, Al Fardan Exchange continues to help residents send money home with confidence through both digital and in-person channels Published: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 10:11 AM As the sacred month of Ramadan draws to a close, remittance activity across the UAE enters one of its busiest periods of the year. For many residents, sending money home ahead of Eid is a deeply meaningful tradition, helping families prepare for celebrations, manage important expenses, and stay connected. During this time, the choice of where and how to send money becomes especially important. Customers look for reliability,…
Microsoft recently set up a healthcare-focused edition of its Copilot AI to convene information from various sources, the reason given for this development was to help improve public understanding in their medical interactions. The software giant pitched Copilot Health as a way to prepare for medical appointments or understand test results, though emphasised the AI is not intended to replace real-life doctors. Microsoft stated its existing consumer products already handle more than 50 million health questions per day. These range from seeking knowledge about symptoms to garnering information on medical conditions and treatments. Copilot Health collates information from “your health…
Iran seeks to relocate its World Cup matches Iran’s football federation is “negotiating” with Fifa to relocate the country’s first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, according to Tehran’s embassy in Mexico. “When (US President Donald) Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America,” Iranian football chief Mehdi Taj said. Trump triggered uproar last week after stating that while Iran’s football team would be “welcome” in the United States, they should not travel to the tournament “for their own life and…