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 […]
Free travel insurance for UAE visitors: Etihad and Emirates back new plan
Free travel insurance for UAE visitors now lands as Etihad supports a fresh tourism plan. Etihad Airways teamed up with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi for this offer. The airline works with insurer Daman to cover every eligible international guest flying into Abu Dhabi. You receive this Etihad Daman insurance coverage automatically […]
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 […]
Emirati Goldsmiths Platform Launches First Locally Sourced UAE Gemstone
Emirati Goldsmiths Platform launched the first locally sourced national gemstone at a major Sharjah jewellery exhibition. The stone debuted during the 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah. Expo Centre Sharjah hosted the event with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Designers named the new stone the Spirit of the […]
UAE health insurance premium lock freezes your costs for five full years
UAE health insurance premium lock now lets eligible residents freeze their premiums for five years. Policybazaar built this add-on to shield you from rising medical costs and renewal increases. The offer covers select health plans for residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Your premium stays fixed at the rate you paid when you first […]
Dhabi Bank launch delivers borderless digital banking across Abu Dhabi
Dhabi Bank launch gives you a new way to manage money across many global markets. Finance House Group announced the new bank inside the Abu Dhabi Global Market this week. The bank wants to serve people and firms who work and live across borders. Its digital tools let you open accounts, save funds, and send […]
Emirates SkyCargo’s new freighter route opens Central Asia trade gateway
Emirates SkyCargo has announced a new freighter route connecting Dubai and Almaty, starting 16 June 2026. The freight division of Emirates picks its Boeing 777F freighter for these weekly flights. Almaty becomes the carrier’s first destination in Central Asia, a growing commercial and logistics region. You gain a clear view of how this corridor links […]
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 […]
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 […]
Omla Community Bank Wins CBUAE Approval for AI-Powered Banking
Omla Community Bank has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The new lender will start operations in Umm Al Quwain over the coming year. Mint Gateway and Alternative Venture Capital announced the approval milestone on Wednesday, May 13. Alternative Venture Capital operates as a subsidiary of the larger Abu Dhabi Capital […]
Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island to Open by 2029 in $1.7 Billion Project
Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island will rise as a global landmark by late 2029. The Department of Culture and Tourism, known as DCT Abu Dhabi, confirmed the location. Sphere Entertainment Co. picked Yas Island for its first venue outside the United States. You can expect a $1.7 billion build between Yas Mall and SeaWorld […]
UAE Tops World’s Most Powerful Passports List in 2026 Global Ranking Index
World’s most powerful passports rankings now place the UAE in first position for 2026. The country earned a mobility score of 182 on the latest Passport Index 2026. Arton Capital published the new report, and it tracks travel freedom for citizens worldwide. You can read this score as a clear measure of how far your […]