A UAE-based bank has been ordered to compensate a customer who lost more than AED 4.5 million in savings following a SIM card swap scam.
His account was emptied by fraudsters who managed to get a replacement phone SIM and changed the PIN connected to his banking services.
The Dubai Commercial Court found the bank responsible for the client's losses as his personal details had been leaked.
The verdict has been appealed by the bank.
Emirati Women's Day to be themed 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'
Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “The Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the official theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025 has been approved as “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years”.
UAE expresses solidarity with Italy over petrol station explosion
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Italy, over an explosion at a petrol station in the capital, Rome, which resulted in several injuries.
UAE hosts ‘BRICS Youth Dialogue’ in Rio
The United Arab Emirates has brought its pioneering "Youth Dialogue" model to Brazil for the very first time as part of its broader participation in the BRICS Summit.
Future scientists to compete in International Chemistry Olympiad 2025 in UAE
The UAE, from Sunday, will host the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the world’s leading scientific competition in the field of chemistry.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces completion of 1 Billion Meals project
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the successful completion of the 1 Billion Meals humanitarian initiative, launched during Ramadan 2022.
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