Inside the UAE's fight against cyber attacks

The UAE is facing a major cyber offensive linked to the conflict in the region and (IRGC) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is among the actors involved. That's according to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the United Arab Emirates Government, speaking exclusive…

Helping teens get their first job experience

If you have a teenager or young adult at home, you may have heard this frustration before. They’re told they need work experience to stand out when they apply for university or their first proper job. But actually finding that experience can be incredibly difficult. Where do you look? Who do you co…

US visa appointments on hold: What happens next?

The Trump administration has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates around the world. So what does this mean for applicants here, and could the UAE become more attractive as US immigration becomes less predictable? Scientists are piecing together what trigger…

Dubai Police tackle school-run traffic

Dubai Police has deployed 253 security and traffic patrols and 28 drones around schools to monitor traffic and help keep things moving safely.  Today is also Accident-Free Day. Drivers who registered for the nationwide initiative and stay free of accidents and traffic violations today could have f…

Six months into the regional conflict

Six months since the regional conflict began, we look at the continuing disruption to the Strait of Hormuz and how Gulf states are developing pipelines and alternative routes that could reduce Iran’s leverage over the vital waterway. Plus, UEFA is preparing possible criminal proceedings against FI…

Dubai’s school boom: Are there enough pupils?

It’s back to school across the UAE from next week, and Dubai’s education sector is getting even bigger.  We look at 26 new private education institutions opening this academic year, including Harrow Dubai, and ask the KHDA whether there are enough pupils to fill nearly 17,000 new school places, an…

Dubai tightens rules on shared housing

We give you the lowdown about the shared housing law that comes into force today with property and construction lawyer Scott Hutton. We also ask: what happens to the people who rely on cheaper shared accommodation?  On our back-to-school special, we look at what getting a school bus ready for Sep…

Are social media bans for teens effective?

New Zealand has announced steps toward banning social media for under-16s, with legislation now introduced to Parliament.  And for parents, there’s a very practical question behind all of this. As children move into secondary school, many start asking for their first phone. So what are schools doi…

When AI steals your face and voice

Our colleague Kris Fade has warned his followers about an AI-generated deepfake video using his likeness to promote a so-called passive-income scheme.  If somebody uses your face, voice or identity to promote a scam, what can you actually do about it?  How do you design an airport where passenger…

Will moving junk food change our shopping habits?

From next year, products high in fat, salt and sugar will disappear from supermarket checkouts and other prominent areas. But can changing where food sits really change what we eat? Georgia speaks with His Excellency Dr Ahmed AlKhazraji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, under the Department of…