UAE Visa on-Arrival for Six New Countries: New Rules You Need to Know Now
Visa on arrival for six new countries now reshapes how eligible travellers reach the UAE. The United Arab Emirates expanded its programme to welcome nationals from six additional nations. Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa now join the approved list. Ordinary passport holders from these nations qualify under the new residence permit […]
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi announced as Chairman of Agentic AI firm AIREV
AIREV has announced that Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has assumed the chairmanship of the Board of Directors of the UAE-based AI company behind OnDemand, a sovereign-grade agentic AI operating system engineered in the UAE and deployed in markets worldwide. The move aligns one of the country’s flagship technology companies […]
UAE opens T-Sukuk subscription for first retail issuance at Dh1,000 minimum
T-Sukuk subscription opened this week, giving UAE residents direct access to a sovereign investment. The UAE Ministry of Finance announced the offering on Tuesday with full pricing details. Citizens and residents can now invest in the country’s first government-backed retail sukuk programme. The total issuance size reaches Dh50 million, equal to roughly 13.61 million US […]
SFDA Approves AI-Powered Medical Application for Smartphone Vital Signs
AI-powered medical application technology reached a major milestone after Saudi regulators approved its public use. This SFDA marketing authorization now lets people use the application across the wider Saudi market. Saudi authorities became the first regulator worldwide to clear this kind of health tool. You can now measure heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure […]
AD Ports integrated logistics services to connect Khalifa Port to Umm Qasr
AD Ports’ integrated logistics services now link Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq. The new route carries growing container and Ro-Ro cargo between these two busy ports. You now gain a direct weekly shipping service connecting the UAE with key Iraqi markets. AD Ports Group built this route to support trade across the […]
UAE bans social media for under-15s with strict digital safety measures
UAE bans social media for under-15s, and this new rule reshapes life for many families. The UAE Cabinet resolution sets the minimum age for social media use at fifteen years. Children below this age cannot create, use, or operate personal accounts on these platforms. Officials want to shield young users from harmful content and unsafe […]
UK social media ban for under-16s now targets TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat
UK social media ban for under-16s will reshape how young people use the internet. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the plan on Monday from Downing Street in London. The rules take effect early next year and target several popular apps at once. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X will all fall under the new […]
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supports 32 New Apps Through Accelerator
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the launch of 32 new mobile applications this year. The achievement came through the Create Apps Accelerator Programme, a focused support track for founders. This programme sits within the wider Create Apps in Dubai initiative led by the chamber. If you follow regional tech news, you know Dubai keeps […]
UAE Government Media Office Launches Content Guideline With Agentic AI
UAE Government Media Office launched a practical content guideline for every federal communication team this week. The launch happened during the latest Government Communication Network meeting at Creators HQ in Dubai. Communication directors and officials from across federal entities joined the session to review new standards. Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the office, opened the […]
Poland phone ban in schools to protect under 16 students from September
Poland phone-ban in schools will start on September 1 across primary schools nationwide. Children aged 7 to 15 cannot use phones during lessons or even during short breaks. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the rules on Tuesday after months of internal debate. You see Poland joining nations like the Netherlands, South Korea, and Italy on […]
UAE banks phase out OTPs before the new Central Bank deadline
UAE banks phase out OTPs to protect your money from rising online fraud and theft. The shift replaces text message codes with secure approvals inside your everyday banking app. Lenders across the country now move customers to in-app authentication banking for daily payments. Customers receive a quick notification, check the details, and confirm with a […]
Fresh travel advisories to the ongoing Ebola outbreak reach UAE, Oman now
Fresh travel advisories to the ongoing Ebola outbreak now reach passengers across the United Arab Emirates. Emirates and Oman issued the guidance after several countries tightened entry checks and screening steps. You should verify your entry requirements through official government channels before you book any flight. On May 28, the Emirates travel advisory warned of […]