The UAE is continuing to crack down on websites promoting illegal content.
The country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) blocked as many as 1,688 portals last year, which is a 57 per cent drop compared to 2018.
Nearly a third of them were shut down for inciting hatred and posting offensive and obscene materials.
Another 25 per cent were found engaging in fraud, while the others were banned for violating intellectual property rights and trying to bypass web filters.
UAE ministry revokes licence of private university over 'severe violations'
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has revoked the institutional licence and programme accreditation of Ajman-based Horizon University College following "severe and repeated violations of licencing and accreditation requirements".
DEWA deploys agentic AI across its digital platforms
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has rolled out agentic artificial intelligence (agentic AI) across its digital platforms, following directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to expand AI use across government services and operations.
RTA launches AI-powered smart system to enhance bus response and readiness
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an AI-powered system to manage and operate buses with higher efficiency.
No injuries after fire breaks out at restaurant on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road
Teams from Dubai Civil Defence have responded to a fire that broke out at a restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road early Monday, with no injuries recorded.
