Your digital identity is more than your name online. It includes your email, phone number, passwords, banking access, cloud accounts, photos, documents and other details tied to who you are. Protecting it often comes down to simple habits. The UAE Cyber Security Council has described digital identity as one of
AI use is still rising, and Microsoft says the UAE remains at the top of its latest global ranking. Microsoft’s latest Global AI Diffusion report says worldwide AI usage rose in the first quarter of 2026, increasing from 16.3% to 17.8% of the working age population. In
Critical infrastructure operators cannot wait for a cyberattack to decide how essential services will keep running. Cyber resilience in critical infrastructure means preparing systems, people and backup processes before disruption begins. For operators in sectors such as energy, water, transport, healthcare and industrial services, the goal is not just to
OpenAI is giving verified cyber defenders more room to use advanced AI for security work, but it is not opening the door to unrestricted cyber use. The company announced that GPT-5.5 is now being used through its Trusted Access for Cyber framework, while GPT-5.5-Cyber is being rolled out
The next wave of AI models could face government testing before the public gets access. Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI have agreed to give the US government early access to new frontier AI models for security reviews. The work will be handled by the Center for AI Standards and Innovation,
A UAE Pass code is not just a number. In the wrong hands, it can become a doorway into your digital identity. Fake UAE Pass messages usually try to make you act fast. They may claim your Emirates ID, residency file, bank account, SIM card, delivery, job application, or government
Meta may be preparing a more advanced AI assistant that does more than answer questions. Reuters, citing the Financial Times, reported that Meta is developing a more advanced agentic AI assistant designed to handle everyday tasks for users. At this stage, it should be treated as a reported development, not
Dubai is turning agentic AI from a future concept into a near term business goal. On May 4, 2026, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched a new initiative to help Dubai’s private sector move toward agentic AI within two years. The programme aims to accelerate the
AI is moving from chat boxes into actual business workflows. That is why AI agents are getting so much attention. AI agents are software systems that can help plan, act, and complete multi step tasks with less manual input than a normal chatbot. In business, that could mean summarizing documents,
The UAE is stepping up digital copyright enforcement, and the latest figures show how quickly online piracy is being targeted. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said 13,667 violating websites were blocked during the first quarter of 2026 as part of the InstaBlock initiative. According to WAM, that was
Small businesses often run with small teams, busy schedules, and limited time for security. That is exactly why scammers target them. Scam awareness starts with a few basic habits: verify requests, protect accounts, train staff, update systems, and slow down before sending money or data. The Federal Trade Commission warns
Artificial Intelligence
The UAE is treating artificial intelligence talent as a long term national investment, not just a technology trend. The country is expanding its focus on young AI talent through universities, scholarships, school level AI education, research pathways, and AI supported government talent platforms. WAM reported that the UAE is making
Cybersecurity
The UAE Cybersecurity Council says the country’s national cyber system blocked organized cyberattacks targeting digital infrastructure and vital sectors. According to the Council, the attacks were aimed at essential digital services and national platforms. Public safety, personal data protection, and service continuity were listed as key priorities. The Council
Technology
Smart manufacturing is no longer a future idea for the UAE. It is becoming part of how factories, supply chains, and industrial teams are expected to operate. Smart manufacturing means using connected machines, sensors, automation, robotics, AI, and real time data to make production faster, safer, more efficient, and easier
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The UAE’s industrial push is no longer only about factories. It is increasingly about smarter factories, safer systems, and technology that can keep supply chains moving. The fifth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates opens in Abu Dhabi on 4 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu
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A simple phone call can become a serious banking risk if a scammer convinces someone to install a remote control app. Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents that fraudsters are misusing remote control applications on phones and computers to steal personal information, banking details, and money. These apps can be
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Dubai is moving AI in government from scattered experiments toward a more structured operating model. Digital Dubai has launched the AI Integration Matrix Framework, a whitepaper designed to help Dubai Government entities plan, classify, and scale artificial intelligence projects in a more coordinated way. The goal is to reduce fragmented
Digital Safety
One careless click can turn a normal day into an account takeover, payment scam, or data leak. Before clicking any online message, link, or offer, pause and check who sent it, where the link goes, and whether the request makes sense. That short pause can stop many phishing attempts before
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A visitor landing in the UAE may soon find it easier to access basic banking without the usual paperwork delays. The Central Bank of the UAE, in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, has announced digital bank account opening
Cybersecurity
Unwanted marketing SMS messages are not just annoying. They can also train people to ignore important alerts, click too quickly, or share personal details without thinking. In the UAE, promotional SMS messages should not be sent without prior explicit consent. TDRA says legitimate marketing messages must follow key rules, including
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AI content labels are becoming more than a platform feature. In China, they are now a clear regulatory requirement. China’s cyberspace regulator has warned operators of three ByteDance products after inspections found problems with how AI-generated content was labelled. According to Reuters, the Cyberspace Administration of China ordered ByteDance’
Artificial Intelligence
AI tools can help small businesses write faster, summarize documents, answer customer questions, plan campaigns, and organize daily work. But the same tools can also create a quiet risk: staff may paste private business data into systems that were never approved for sensitive information. Small businesses can use AI safely
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Dubai’s AI ambitions need more than software. They need serious computing power, reliable energy systems, and secure digital infrastructure that can support the next wave of artificial intelligence services. Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority has announced a joint venture with VOLT UAE to develop an advanced AI ready data