Kaspersky’s experts have examined the digital interests and online activity of children across the Middle East, identifying the most visited web resources and popular mobile applications during the first eight months of 2026. The analysis also highlights cybersecurity threats young users may encounter on these platforms, including multiplayer online games, as well as risks driven by AI. According to Kaspersky’s experts, YouTube (30.5%), TikTok (15.3%), and WhatsApp (13.6%) were the most popular mobile applications among children in the Middle East during the first eight months of 2026. Multiplayer games featured among the top 10 most visited online resources in most…
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ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the UAE has launched the global SAFE-T Initiative to harness technology to advance digital safety and effective, sustainable participation. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the General Women’s Union (GWU), the Ministry of Justice, which provided support and seed funding, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The launch took…
PARIS — French teenagers clashed with police on Tuesda as they blocked the entrances to schools demanding better conditions,while civil servants went on strike in a show of discontent with planned budget cuts ahead of next year’s presidential election. The actions came as unions planned a day of nationwide demonstrations and also strikes over the budget of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron. Seven months before the election, and just two days before the government unveils its 2027 budget draft, opinion polls consistently show the deep unpopularity of France’s center-right government. High school students have…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the Digital Economy Survey to strengthen the measurement of digital economic activities and provide a clearer picture of the contribution of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital business models to Abu Dhabi’s economy. The survey targets businesses operating across key areas of the digital economy, including e-commerce and digital platforms, financial technology and digital financial services, software and cloud services, transport and delivery platforms, data services and digital infrastructure. It will collect data on digital revenues, the use of emerging technologies and the role of…
For some UAE residents who spend their weekends playing cricket, football or badminton, knowing the rules of the game is no longer enough. They are learning CPR, or planning to, so that they know what to do if a player collapses in front of them. The concern has grown after deaths involving sports players in the UAE this year. In June, Mohammed Safwan Shanu, 38, collapsed during a routine cricket match in Dubai. His friends called an ambulance and CPR was performed before he was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead. Days later, Anwar Sadiq, 42, collapsed while…
Nscale recently obtained $3.4 billion in pre-IPO financing as the UK-based AI infrastructure company makes preparations for a U.S. public listing. Bloomberg reported Third Point led the convertible note offering, which also drew backing from Nvidia, Apollo, Citadel, Hudson Bay Capital, Abu Dhabi Investment Council and 8090 Industries. Earlier this month rumours emerged Nscale was looking to raise up to $3.5 billion before the flotation. Nscale signed the subscription agreement on 15 September, three days before filing it with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The deal required the company to raise at least $3.1 billion. The financing package agreed…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar today announced it has generated more than AED 5 billion in sales across the launches of Talay and Yas Riva Reserve. The announcement comes as Abu Dhabi hosts the inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX), a global forum exploring how liveability drives long-term economic and social value. The strong sales performance reflects continued demand for residential developments in Abu Dhabi and the growing appeal of waterfront communities on Saadiyat and Yas Islands. Talay marks the first residential community within Marsa Al Saadiyat, while Yas Riva Reserve is a new gated waterfront community…
BEIJING, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — More than 15,000 runners of different ages and nationalities, including 100 from the UAE, took part on Sunday in the Great Wall Marathon of Huairou and Zayed Charity Run in Beijing. The event combined sporting competition with humanitarian action and embodied the values of giving and cooperation inspired by the legacy of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The programme featured a 21-kilometre half marathon and a 42-kilometre full marathon, attracting runners from China and abroad in an event highlighting sport’s role in strengthening communication and bringing people…
In addition to check-ups, NMC specialists will be on hand to guide participants on nutrition, exercise, stress management and everyday habits that protect and strengthen the heart Published: Tue 29 Sept 2026, 10:13 AM On World Heart Day, happening on 29 September, NMC Healthcare is encouraging communities across the UAE to take proactive steps toward better heart health. To mark the occasion, NMC will offer complimentary screenings at select hospitals, medical centres and community locations across the country. The human heart beats more than 100,000 times a day, yet this vital rhythm often goes unnoticed until health concerns arise. Globally,…
NEW DELHI — The partial demolition of a historic mosque in the central Indian city of Ujjain for a road widening project sparked tension in the area on Monday, with protesters resorting to stone-pelting and police using tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd. The confrontation came as the city administration began the process of removing the portion of the six-centuries-old Shahi Masjid that falls within the proposed alignment of the road being widened ahead of a major Hindu religious festival in 2028. A large crowd gathered at the site as the action began, with police and protesters coming…