Ross McKerchar, chief information security officer, Sophos. Exploited vulnerabilities are no longer the primary root cause of ransomware attacks, as cybercriminals prioritise malicious emails and phishing campaigns Dubai — Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today released its seventh annual State of Ransomware report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 17 countries including the UAE, identifying the impact of ransomware on businesses and how prepared organisations are to defend against them. This year’s report reveals that globally identity is the dominant initial access vector (IAV), with four in five (79%) of ransomware attacks starting with compromised identities. In the UAE, organisations that suffered ransomware attacks reported an…
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Dubai’s Emirates Film Festival will celebrate filmmakers from the UAE and around the world at its 12th edition Awards Night on July 26, with winners taking home bespoke trophies inspired by the country’s cultural heritage. The ceremony will be held at New Covent Garden Theatre at Mall of the Emirates and will recognise achievements in filmmaking across five categories: Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress. Created in collaboration with Dubai-based Crystal Arc Factory, this year’s awards have been designed to reflect the UAE’s identity. Four of the trophies feature a four-sided design that reveals…
DUBAI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has celebrated the launch of its daily non-stop service to Aleppo International Airport (ALP), marking its second destination in Syria, alongside Damascus. The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) on 20th July and was greeted with a ceremonial water cannon salute and an official reception hosted by local authorities upon landing. The new route represents a key milestone in flydubai’s network expansion, strengthening connectivity between the UAE and Syria and providing greater flexibility for passengers travelling for business, leisure or to visit friends and relatives. In addition, it offers…
KUALA LUMPUR — A wave of disinformation targeting Malaysia’s Rohingya population has raised alarm among rights groups that say it is fueling xenophobia and intimidation against the refugee community, the French news agency AFP reported. Fact-checkers have debunked a torrent of falsehoods about the Muslim ethnic group on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok — including fake quotes, doctored videos and fabricated statistics. While anti-Rohingya disinformation has proliferated for years amid military crackdowns in their home country of Myanmar, analysts say the recent uptick is part of a broader political campaign ahead of Malaysian elections next year. “Refugees have…
During the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, British premium brand FREELANDER announced the UAE as its first international market at an industry exchange event hosted by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) at The Orangery. FREELANDER also confirmed that its International Brand Launch is scheduled for September in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This marks another significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion strategy. As one of the world’s most influential celebrations of automotive culture, the Goodwood Festival of Speed gathers global automotive brands, industry leaders, and innovative enterprises each year. During the event, ADIO hosted a series of industry exchange sessions…
GEORGETOWN —Guyana’s government said on Monday that 27 bodies had been recovered from a ferry that capsized off the coast over the weekend with 179 people on board. The MV Barima was traveling from the capital Georgetown to the northwest village of Port Kaituma when it capsized. Sixty-nine people aboard the MV Barima have been rescued since the vessel flipped over on Saturday night, Guyana’s Prime Minister Mark Phillips told reporters on Monday afternoon, as the small South American nation mourned the tragedy. Phillips added that 83 people remained missing. “Our focus again is on finding people,” he said, having…
Three expats from India and one Bangladeshi moved one step closer to making their dreams come true after winning Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s second weekly e-draw for the month of July, setting their sights on the Dh20 million grand prize scheduled to be announced during the August 3 live draw. The four winners have expressed their immense joy for the win, stressing that they will not stop participating in the raffle. “Be hopeful, just like we are always hoping every month. One day, your turn will come,” one participant said, while another encouraged others to join: “I…
From supply resilience to early detection, the UAE’s healthcare progress is being shaped through long-term partnerships Published: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM By: Ashraf Mallak | Partner Content In the UAE, healthcare is never treated as a standalone sector. It is closely tied to the country’s broader ambitions: economic strength, quality of life, and the ability to remain resilient in a rapidly changing world. That approach is reflected in We the UAE 2031, where healthcare is positioned as a driver of national progress, with a clear goal: to rank among the world’s leading healthcare systems for quality of care.…
CONSTANȚA, Romania, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to €25 million to support the electrification of operations at DP World’s Constanța South Container Terminal. The financing is the terminal’s first dedicated green loan and forms part of a €100 million investment programme that will reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 6,000 tonnes per year. The investment marks a significant step in DP World’s decarbonisation strategy in Romania and supports the transition to lower-emission port operations. By replacing ageing diesel-powered equipment with electric alternatives…
LONDON — Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have charged a 28-year-old man with the murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe, a Conservative former minister and member of the far-right Reform UK party. Joshua Kerry was charged on Monday and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Tuesday. “We have decided to prosecute Joshua Kerry for murder following a police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe,” said Frank Ferguson from the Crown Prosecution Service. “Police enquiries into the defendant’s motives are ongoing, including a potential political or terrorist connection,” Ferguson said, after counter-terror police joined the…