The UAE is continuing to crack down on websites promoting illegal content.
The country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) blocked as many as 1,688 portals last year, which is a 57 per cent drop compared to 2018.
Nearly a third of them were shut down for inciting hatred and posting offensive and obscene materials.
Another 25 per cent were found engaging in fraud, while the others were banned for violating intellectual property rights and trying to bypass web filters.
UAE says reports of Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit 'entirely unfounded'
The UAE has denied reports circulating online claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country or that an Israeli military delegation had been received in the Emirates.
UAE President, Qatari Emir discuss ties and regional developments
The UAE and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and continuing coordination on regional issues.
UAE reinforces anti-money laundering standards in gold sector
The UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, has carried out an inspection tour of Dubai’s Gold Souq to review compliance with regulations in the gold sector, particularly those related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards.
Eid Al Adha holidays confirmed for Dubai Government entities
The Eid Al Adha holiday for Dubai Government departments and entities will begin on Monday, May 25, and continue until Friday, May 29.
UAE President holds talks with US, Saudi Arabia leaders
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with US President Donald Trump and of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in separate phone calls on Tuesday.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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