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.
No school fee increase in Dubai for next academic year
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed there will be no increase in private school fees for the 2026-27 academic year.
Over 180 new services to be added to 'DubaiNow' app
More than 180 new services will be added to Digital Dubai's "DubaiNow" application by the end of February 2027, in an effort to further unify government services through a digital channel.
Sheikh Abdullah holds bilateral talks with Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening bilateral relations with Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume during his work visit to the country on Friday.
UAE hails WHO resolution condemning attacks on civilians, health infrastructure
The UAE has welcomed the adoption of a new World Health Assembly resolution condemning attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure, including healthcare facilities.
