Protecting Abu Dhabi’s waterways

Abu Dhabi is tightening the rules on its waterways as marine tourism grows. We look at restrictions on jet skis, why certain areas need greater protection and what motorised watercraft can mean for dolphins and other marine life. Plus, the UAE jobs market has slowed sharply, but are there signs hi…

Dubai’s population bounceback

Four years after Katie relocated with her family to Dubai, we look at why people are still choosing to make the move despite months of regional uncertainty.  We hear from relocation and shipping experts, the short-term rental market, and a family preparing to start their new life in Dubai next wee…

Crackdown on cold calling

The UAE is cracking down on cold callers, with more than 3,300 people penalised already this year. But if telemarketing is so unpopular, why do companies still rely on it? Meanwhile, finding a gardener in Dubai is about to become much easier. But why are the Government and Careem getting involved…

Dubai fire raises alarm over home safety

A deadly gas explosion in Dubai has put home fire safety back in the spotlight. We ask whether residents really know if their fire alarms are working, whether they're connected to emergency services, and what you should be checking in your own home. We also look at the changing diamond industry, a…

Abu Dhabi supermarket junk food crackdown

Abu Dhabi is ordering supermarkets - both online and in-store - to stop putting junk food in the spotlight. We ask whether it will make healthier choices easier and hear from Kibsons and Choithrams. Plus, cyberespionage is on the rise across the Middle East, putting businesses, governments and sma…

The card scam you need to know

We start with an urgent warning about the latest scam targeting Amazon customers.  We explain how it works, the red flags to watch for and what you can do to protect yourself, with a cyber security expert answering your questions. Plus, Google has pulled a new AI image-editing tool from Google Ea…

What will the new social media law in the UAE mean for families?

The UAE is introducing a new law to ban teens from using social media. The resolution was issued in June and communicated more widely this month.  Dubai Municipality has opened a new integrated pet shelter in Warsan alongside a digital platform where residents can view rescued cats and dogs, learn…

One Month of Etihad Rail

It’s now been one month since Etihad Rail's official launch on 30th June. The first passenger service runs between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, and it's the first route on a long-awaited national rail network designed to transform travel between the emirates. More stations are due to open this year and …

The UAE's Fight Against Digital Piracy

The Odyssey has been leaked online. More than two million people have apparently watched a high quality version via social media. The incident has once again raised important questions about digital piracy and how creators can protect their work in an age where content can be shared globally in sec…

Wildfires Threaten France and Spain

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with France as emergency crews continue to tackle the blazes. A fire outside Madrid is Spain's biggest on record - and flames are edging closer to Bordeaux in France, a city of nearly one million people.  OpenAI has revealed that one of its experimental AI syst…