Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users’ devices, noting that such applications may serve as gateways for data theft, fraud or cyber extortion. In its weekly awareness message, CSC emphasised that avoiding the download and use of suspicious applications helps minimise risks, limit fraudsters’ access to user data and safeguard personal information. The council noted that fake applications have become one of the most dangerous cyber fraud…
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) continues to implement the second phase of the ‘Our Community is Prepared’ campaign, as part of the comprehensive response ecosystem adopted by Abu Dhabi to keep pace with regional developments. The campaign is carried out in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ ; the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority; the Department of Community Development; the Family Development Foundation; Abu Dhabi Ports Group; Zayed Authority for People of Determination; and Tadweer Group. It aims to enhance community awareness and strengthen preventive behaviours…
A man in his forties was only recently diagnosed with a rare genetic condition he had lived with his entire life — after decades of being labelled simply as intellectually disabled. His behaviour had long been treated as a cognitive issue, and his family even locked the kitchen for years, unaware that an underlying genetic disorder was driving his symptoms. According to specialists, such cases are not unusual. They reflect a broader pattern in which rare disease patients lose critical years to misdiagnosis, delayed referrals and a lack of genetic testing. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
DUBAI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — An anonymous benefactor has contributed AED15 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum of AED1 billion to be invested to help fight childhood hunger around the world. The contribution is part of the UAE community’s ongoing engagement with the Ramadan campaign, which operates under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and is organised in partnership…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] For the second time in a week, a drone attack targeted the UAE Consulate General in Iraqi Kurdistan, leaving two security personnel injured. The consulate building was also damaged in the attack, UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. UAE strongly condemned what it termed the “treacherous” drone attack, and called attention to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees full inviolability for diplomatic premises and personnel. Such attacks on diplomatic missions and premises are a “flagrant violation” of the convention, along with all international norms and…
The UAE is strengthening safety standards for medicines used by children while also promoting access to reliable digital health information, a top health official said ahead of Emirati Children’s Day. Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), said that protecting children’s health remains a national priority and that strict regulatory systems are in place to ensure the safety of medicines available in the UAE. In a statement marking Emirati Children’s Day, observed annually on March 15, Dr Al Kaabi said the occasion provides an opportunity to reaffirm the country’s commitment to safeguarding children’s wellbeing and enhancing…
DUBAI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, has held a meeting with the Dubai Jewellery Group. The meeting was aimed at supporting business continuity within Dubai’s gold and jewellery sector under the current circumstances and enhancing the efficiency of all operational and commercial activities linked to this vital industry. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and members of the Board of Directors of Dubai Jewellery Group representing leading companies in Dubai’s gold and jewellery sector. Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of Dubai…
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Nabdh Al Falah Community Hub is marking one year since its launch this month and is celebrating a record number of achievements that underscore its immediate success in establishing an integrated social engagement model. Designed to act as a key hub for strengthening family cohesion, enhancing quality of life, and empowering community members, in Al Falah, Abu Dhabi, in particular, and across the emirate, ‘Nabdh Al Falah’ is the first in a series of hubs being established by the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, in efforts to advance the provision of…
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority has announced a temporary traffic diversion on Sheikh Rashid Road in the direction of 2nd December Street, from the bridge to the Trade Centre Roundabout. Traffic on Al Majlis Street, heading towards Trade Centre Roundabout, will be diverted to Zabeel Palace Street, from Sunday, March 15, 2026. The closure comes as part of ongoing works to complete the new bridges within the Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project, which is scheduled to open in October 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The RTA urged motorists to plan your…