The UAE has successfully blocked a coordinated wave of sophisticated, AI-powered cyberattacks targeting the country’s financial sector and wider critical infrastructure — and the scale of what was stopped is significant. The UAE Cybersecurity Council confirmed that the attacks involved unidentified groups leveraging artificial intelligence to create advanced offensive tools for ransomware and phishing campaigns. The attacks marked a qualitative shift in terrorist tactics, with attackers attempting network infiltration, deploying ransomware, and conducting systematic phishing campaigns targeting national platforms. Crucially, the defences held. Advanced national monitoring systems detected the activity early, allowing security teams to isolate threats and neutralise them…
Author: Mohan Nasre
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for one of its busiest stretches of the year, with millions of passengers set to pass through its terminals as summer holidays kick off. Airport authorities are urging travellers to plan and get there early if they want to avoid delays. School holidays, family vacations, and a general rise in international travel are all feeding into the rush. With numbers climbing fast, airport officials are working closely with airlines, immigration teams, and service partners to keep things running smoothly. Anyone flying in the first half of July should expect to see the highest passenger…
Two Kerala expats have just had their lives turned upside down, in the best way possible. Both have won $1 million each in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Their wins are another reminder of just how popular this raffle has become, one that has quietly created hundreds of millionaires over the years. Both winners are long-time UAE residents, and the news came through during the live draw held at Dubai International Airport. Needless to say, it has been a big moment for both families. Newly Married Engineer Wins Just One Month After Wedding One of the winners…
Dubai is entering another significant phase of development. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum has approved a strategic package of projects worth AED 18 billion — roughly $4.9 billion — spanning infrastructure, housing, culture, and investment. Together, they represent a clear statement about where Dubai is headed over the next decade and what kind of city it intends to be. The investment covers a wide range of sectors including transport, public services, real estate, tourism and culture. Beyond the numbers, the package is designed to make Dubai more liveable for residents, more attractive for businesses and investors, and…
Summer in Dubai doesn’t have to mean staying indoors doing nothing. The city has quietly built one of the most active summer sports calendars in the region, with events specifically designed to keep residents moving without exposing them to the July heat. Most of what’s on this month happens in air-conditioned venues or during the cooler morning hours — and the range covers everything from serious runners to families looking for something fun to do on a weekend. Here’s what’s on in Dubai this July. 7 Sports Events in Dubai This July for an Action-Packed Summer 1. Ibn Battuta Mall…