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…

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Samsung recently added Apple AirDrop compatibility to its Quick Share offering on their Galaxy devices. The feature is now available on the S26 series to users in South Korea. The company stated the update would make it easier for users to share content between Apple and Samsung devices. Samsung follows Google in offering the feature, which was added to the Pixel 10 lineup in 2025. In a statement, Samsung explained it would expand AirDrop support to other markets including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It also plans to add the offering to other…

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ABU DHABI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), marking its 50th anniversary, has strengthened its global academic standing by ranking among the world’s leading universities in 21 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The 2026 edition assessed more than 18,300 academic programmes across over 1,700 universities in 100 locations, covering 55 disciplines and five broad faculty areas. UAEU recorded improvement in eight subjects and maintained its presence across all five broad subject areas for the fourth consecutive year, with four areas showing progress. Its global rankings are Engineering and Technology at 216,…

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Three Indians from Kerala and a Pakistani national were announced the lucky winners of four 200-gram, 24-karat gold bars in Big Ticket’s third weekly e-draw in March. Upon receiving the award This month’s Big Ticket promotion is headlined by a grand prize of Dh20 million, set to be awarded during the live draw on April 3, 2026 In addition to the grand prize, five participants will each win a 200 gram, 24-karat gold bar as consolation prizes during the live draw. Only one weekly e-draw remains this March, with four winners each receiving a 200-gram, 24-karat gold bar. Big Ticket’s Dream Car Series…

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Long before Dubai became synonymous with towering skyscrapers, luxury hotels, malls, and world-class sporting spectacles, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, discovered a passion that would shape his life: the world of horse racing. His first visit to a race meeting in the United Kingdom left an indelible mark. In May 1967, he and his brother, Sheikh Hamdan, watched Royal Palace win the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in the UK, a moment that left a lasting impression and helped spark his lifelong passion for thoroughbred racing. His first success as a…

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BEIJING, 21st March, 2026 (WAM) — A Chinese research team has pioneered a novel wireless communication technology that simultaneously supports networks ranging from 2G to 6G. It enables base station miniaturisation, reduces power consumption by over tenfold, and provides hardware support for frontier applications such as embodied intelligence and satellite communications, according to a study published recently in the journal Nature Photonics. The ever-growing demands for data communication have accelerated the rapid evolution of networks, transitioning from 2G to 6G. However, each generation of network has required dedicated, frequency-specific hardware, a stacking approach that has burdened infrastructure with severe hardware…

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ABU DHABI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi’s Department of Community Development (DCD) has announced the results of the sixth cycle of the Quality-of-Life Survey for 2025, highlighting improvements across key social indicators, while launching the seventh cycle for 2026 in March for a three-month period. The survey recorded increased community participation, with respondents rising from 51,413 in 2018 to 115,801 in 2025, reflecting growing awareness of the importance of contributing to policy and service development. Results showed strong social cohesion indicators, with satisfaction with social relationships reaching 75.8 percent and family life 78.4 percent, up from 70.9 percent…

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Siemens recently detailed a planned $165 million investment in its electrical infrastructure manufacturing capabilities in the USA. This move is thought to be a calculated attempt to capitalise on the recent growth in the AI data centre sector. The company is upping its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. states of North and South Carolina in a move it stated would create more than 350 fresh jobs. Siemens’ move will add to a financial commitment of close to $700 million it made in US production capacity in recent years, spanning new and expanded facilities in the states of California and Texas.…

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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The assessment scheme for CBSE Class 12 students has been announced. In a circular issued by the board on March 27, the board detailed how the final grade will be calculated. In subjects where students have appeared for their examinations, their actual performance can be taken into account for declaration of results. However, in subjects, where examinations have not been conducted, the final grade will be based on practical or internal assessment and theory examinations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

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When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, conceptualised the Dubai World Cup (DWC)\ in 1993, his vision was to bring the world’s finest horses to the emirate. Nearly three decades later, that vision has evolved into something far grander. What began as a bold experiment in international horse racing has transformed into the UAE’s most anticipated social spectacle — a dazzling fusion of elite sport, high fashion, tourism, and global networking that now defines Dubai’s cultural calendar. The inaugural DWC was, by all accounts, a leap of faith, according…

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