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Child Digital Safety
Telecom UAE

Child Digital Safety Forum emphasizes the significance of social media’s role in safeguarding children online

Maria Rabbani
On 9 January 2026, the Child Digital Safety Forum was held in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Towards a Safe and Sustainable Digital Environment for Future Generations”. The forum’s core focus was on institutional and societal approaches to safeguarding children digitally. The Forum also emphasized the importance of making efforts to consolidate communication and collaboration
UAE Weather Alerts
UAE Weather

UAE Weather Alerts: What Residents Should Know

Seif Kamel
When the weather conditions are severe, the authorities issue warnings to residents to stay home and never leave their homes, except in the case of emergencies. The government of the UAE encourages residents, especially in the northern region of the country, to be alert and cautious when heavy rains and thunderstorms hit this part of […]
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
Tech UAE

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department embarks on adopting AI-focused projects for correctional centers

Maria Rabbani
Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department New projects should be launched time to time, as they enhance security, rehabilitation and rights’ access under judicial reforms. A couple of advanced technology projects have been approved to be launched, driven by AI, by the Correctional and Rehabilitation Committee at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. These projects are driven by
News UAE

Sharjah Institute for Heritage showcases extensive cultural publications at Sharjah Literature Festival

Image Credit : WAM Sharjah, January 7, 2026 The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is contributing a wide range of knowledge-driven content and specialised publications to the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival, reinforcing its role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. The institute’s pavilion features more than 1,100 publications focused on tangible
News UAE

Is Isra Wal Miraj a public holiday in the UAE?

Isra Wal Miraj, which translates to the Night Journey and Ascension, is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. This year, the occasion is expected to fall on Friday, January 16, subject to moon sighting. While Isra Wal Miraj is officially recognised as a public holiday in countries […]
News UAE

Unsettled weather to persist across UAE until Thursday

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are set to continue across the UAE until Thursday, bringing dusty skies, shifting cloud cover, active winds and occasional chances of light rain, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Forecasters said weather conditions will vary across different parts of the country over the coming days, ranging from dusty and hazy […]