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Ships on land and cars in the sea: How Middle East war is messing with GPS in the UAE
TechnologydanasDawn2d ago2 sources

Ships on land and cars in the sea: How Middle East war is messing with GPS in the UAE

Accurate GPS is a mainstay of modern life, but because of the Iran war, people in the UAE are finding that their phones think they are out at sea or in cities hundreds of kilometres away. Jamming and spoofing, used as a defensive tactic against missiles and drones, are to blame, experts say, but it’s not just enemy projectiles finding themselves lost in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “I was using the maps while driving until it started taking me through weird roads,” said Hind, a French resi...

Dubai Tightens Housing Rules with Hefty Fines
BusinessTimes of India3d ago

Dubai Tightens Housing Rules with Hefty Fines

Dubai has enacted a stringent new law to regulate shared housing, imposing hefty fines up to Dh500,000 for violations and Dh1 million for repeat offenders, targeting overcrowding and unsafe 'bed-space' rentals.

UAE Pushes to Contain Fallout from Iran Onslaught; Flights to/from Dubai Restricted
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UAE Pushes to Contain Fallout from Iran Onslaught; Flights to/from Dubai Restricted

Loud sounds were heard in Dubai's Marina and Al Sufouh areas, while operations at UAE's Fujairah oil terminal came to a halt after Iranian strikes. The UAE is now pushing to contain the fallout, with Indigo and Spice Jet announcing further restrictions on flights to and from Dubai.

Emergency in Abu Dhabi: Fire breaks out at Al Mushrif construction site, police and civil defence rush in
WorldTimes of India21h ago

Emergency in Abu Dhabi: Fire breaks out at Al Mushrif construction site, police and civil defence rush in

Abu Dhabi emergency teams swiftly contained a fire at an Al Mushrif construction site storing building materials on Saturday evening. The blaze, which posed no immediate casualty reports, prompted authorities to urge the public against spreading unverified information. Investigations into the cause are ongoing, with the incident occurring amidst heightened regional tensions.

BusinessDaily Star BD2d ago

Banks in UAE

The Daily Star reports on banks operating in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announces new law for Police Academy: 5-year service rule, new degrees, AI training and more
TechnologyTimes of India2h ago

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announces new law for Police Academy: 5-year service rule, new degrees, AI training and more

Dubai has enacted a new law to modernise its Police Academy, aiming to enhance policing through technology and advanced training. The legislation establishes a new governance structure, expands academic programs to include digital transformation and mandates a five-year service commitment for graduates. This initiative reinforces Dubai's commitment to maintaining its status as a global leader in safety and innovation.

Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE’s Fujairah, sources say
Worldcyprus-mail1d ago

Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE’s Fujairah, sources say

Some oil loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub, industry and trade sources said, after a fire broke out there on Saturday. The fire occurred after debris fell during the interception of a drone, but no injuries were reported, the emirate’s media office said. Civil defence […]

UAE Warns of Rising Wiper Malware Cyber Threat
TechnologyTimes of India1d ago

UAE Warns of Rising Wiper Malware Cyber Threat

The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a critical alert regarding the increasing threat of wiper malware, urging residents and organizations to enhance their digital security measures against the data-destroying software.

Standard Chartered responds to viral rumours in UAE emirate amid Iran war
BusinessTimes of India1d ago

Standard Chartered responds to viral rumours in UAE emirate amid Iran war

Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, Standard Chartered clarified reports of a Dubai office evacuation, stating it extended existing work-from-home measures as a precaution. The bank emphasised its regional operations remain active. This comes as other financial institutions also implement safety protocols, highlighting Dubai's crucial role as a financial hub facing geopolitical risks.