Abu dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that social engineering, which exploits human weaknesses instead of technical vulnerabilities, is used in nearly 98 percent of cyberattacks. The warning came in the sixth week of the Council’s Cyber Pulse initiative, a 52-week awareness campaign aimed at raising digital literacy and resilience among individuals and institutions against cyberattacks. According to Emirates News Agency, the Council explained that attackers often pose as officials, friends, or trusted organisations to deceive victims into disclosing sensitive data or taking harmful actions. Tactics include offering fake rewards, impersonating credible entities, sending urgent threats, or overloading

Abu dhabi: The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace has urged greater efforts to promote peace and tolerance among peoples, saying it remains committed to working with international partners to build a secure and stable future for coming generations. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement marking the International Day of Peace, observed annually on 21st September, Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Jarwan, President of the Council, said the occasion should be a platform for concrete action rather than symbolic recognition. Al Jarwan noted that today’s world faces severe challenges threatening the stability and security of societies. He pointed to

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club concluded the first edition of the Swim for Life League for the 2025-2026 sports season last night. The competition was held at the club’s swimming pool, with the participation of 440 swimmers of various age groups, representing 29 teams from across the emirates. According to Emirates News Agency, the competition also saw the participation of 30 male and female swimmers from the UAE Special Olympics. Swimmers from the Abu Dhabi Aquatics Club topped the team standings after the competition concluded.

New york: A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for entry into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026. Morocco and Sierra Leone joined the list of States ratifying on Friday, becoming the 60th and 61st parties to the pact. According to Emirates News Agency, the treaty, formally known as the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ agreement), was adopted by

New york: On the International Day of Peace, the UN called the international community to silence the guns, end the suffering, build bridges and create stability and prosperity. According to Emirates News Agency, ”Sustainable development supports peace – nine of the 10 countries struggling most with development are suffering conflict,” said the United Nations Secretary-General, Ant³nio Guterres, in a message on the International Day of Peace, observed around the world each year on 21st September. ”We must quell the racism, dehumanisation and misinformation that throw fuel on the fires of conflict. Instead, we must speak the language of respect, open

Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the fourth edition of the Dubai World Congress and Challenge for Self-Driving Transport will commence on 24th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the slogan ‘Redefining Mobility. The Path to Autonomy.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the event will also feature the honouring of winners of the Challenge, organised under the theme ‘Dubai Autonomous Transport Zone.’ Five international and local consortia, along with leading companies, competed

Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) achieved record growth in its total trade across the three economic zones in 2024, reaching a value of AED336 billion, a 19% increase compared to 2023. DIEZ also achieved a 13.7% share of Dubai’s non-oil trade, marking its highest-ever contribution to date, sustaining growth for the fourth consecutive year. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, commended DIEZ’s 2024 results. He stated that

Dubai: Dubai Police has opened registration for the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge, inviting special police units, rapid-intervention teams, and tactical squads from around the world to compete in Dubai from 7th to 11th February 2026. Teams can register via the official website www.uaeswatchallenge.com by completing the required details and uploads. According to Emirates News Agency, Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency for Organisation Security Affairs, and Chair of the Organising Committee, stated that the early registration window helps confirm participating teams and gives them time to prepare to