Hanoi: Sixty-five nations have signed a landmark United Nations treaty in Hanoi aimed at tackling cybercrime – a move Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres hailed as a historic step toward a safer digital world. Adopted by the General Assembly in December 2024 after five years of negotiation, the Convention against Cybercrime establishes the first universal framework for investigating and prosecuting offences committed online – from ransomware and financial fraud to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. According to Emirates News Agency, the signing ceremony was hosted by Viet Nam in collaboration with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), drawing senior

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the unveiling of the Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), a project developed by the Al-Futtaim Group, set to become a significant architectural and cultural landmark. His Highness reviewed the museum’s distinctive designs by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, developed to enrich Dubai’s creative landscape. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness emphasized the importance of culture and art, stating they are the soul of a city and reflect its vision. The Dubai Museum of Art aims to be a

Al ain: H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received outstanding high school students for the 2024-2025 academic year from Al Ain Region. During the meeting held at Al Maqam Palace in Al Ain Region, H.H. Sheikh Hazza engaged in cordial conversations with the attendees and congratulated the students, their parents, and school principals on their achievements and academic excellence, wishing them continuous success and progress in their future careers and encouraging them to contribute to the UAE’s comprehensive journey of development. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hazza expressed pride in

Dubai: Dubai Police, represented by the Virtual Technology Centre at the General Department of Training, have been awarded the Middle East Technology Excellence Award 2025 for its innovative initiative ‘Smart Awareness through Video Games.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the award was presented during a ceremony held at the Conrad Dubai Hotel, attended by leading government and private entities in the fields of technology and innovation across the region. Brigadier Ahmad Muhammad Mirdas, Director of the General Department of Training, described the ‘Smart Awareness through Video Games’ initiative as a step in the field of safety education. ‘This initiative delivers

Paris: The Louvre Museum has transferred several of its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France, following a robbery that took place in broad daylight last week, French radio station, RTL, reported. According to Emirates News Agency, this included both the French crown jewels usually displayed in the Apollo Gallery and other jewelry earlier exhibited in the museum. The radio station specified that the Bank of France is 300 metres away from the Louvre. The radio station noted that all the jewelry was placed in the bank’s main vault, an underground storage facility at a depth of 25 meters,

Sharjah: The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) is set to convene its second session on Monday, 27th October, as part of its activities for the third regular session of the eleventh legislative term, at its headquarters in Sharjah. The session will be led by His Excellency Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, who serves as the Chairman of the Council. According to Emirates News Agency, the agenda for the session includes a review of the minutes from the opening and first sessions, followed by a thorough discussion on the policy of the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA). This discussion forms a