What travellers need to know to stay safe from cyber threats

Think before posting your trip, UAE warns travellers

UAE cyber chief warns against live location sharing, public Wi-Fi and USB charging ports

How to get 24/7 home security from Dubai Police

Round-the-clock police-linked monitoring for villas while you’re away this summer

Dubai Police's 24x7 Smart Home Security System: How to protect your home while travelling this summer

UAE social media age checks: What you need to know

Digital IDs, biometric verification and AI age estimation are among the methods allowed

Social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X have 12 months to comply with requirements aimed at preventing under-15s from accessing their services.

UAE firms face rising wave of credential attacks

Device code scams and AI-crafted lures fuel rise in identity-based cybercrime

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has reported that more than 75% of cyber breaches in the country begin with phishing emails or fraudulent messages, cementing credential theft as the single most common entry point for attackers.

Streaming the World Cup? Dubai warns football fans

Authorities urge viewers to use official platforms and avoid sharing sensitive data

Digital Dubai advised the public to rely exclusively on official broadcasting and streaming platforms, verify website links before clicking on them.

What Dubai's new recording law means for you

Who can record, where, and who sees it - Dubai's new enforcement rules, broken down

Dubai regulates how enforcement officers use cameras to document violations - here's what you need to know

Is Instagram now safer for UAE teens? What to know

Inside Instagram’s new Teen Accounts: What changes for UAE families

This photo taken on October 24, 2025 shows a 14-year-old boy posing at his home near Gosford as he looks at the Instagram app on his mobile phone.

How the UAE's alert system actually works

Missile defense and weather alerts in the UAE: Why only certain areas are notified

According to NCEMA, the Early Warning System is a preventive tool designed to promptly alert the public and strengthen national preparedness in times of emergency.

Shoulder driving could cost you Dh1,000, police warn

Stopping on the shoulder can endanger both the driver and other road users,

Drivers whose vehicles break down are urged to move off the roadway to the nearest safe location, rather than remaining on the shoulder.

Ministry warns against using Flying Tiger glass cups

Flying Tiger cups flagged for high lead, cadmium levels

The Ministry said the 220ml cups sold during 2024 and 2025 were found to contain elevated levels of lead and cadmium in the external print, which may pose a risk to consumer health.

Schools resume: Dh1,000 fine for ignoring bus stop

Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers to stop for school buses or face fines

Authorities said motorists who fail to stop when the sign is displayed will face a Dh1,000 fine and 10 traffic black points, stressing that adherence to the rule is essential to protect children during boarding and drop-off times.

This law changes how parents must protect kids online

Find out what caregivers in the UAE must do to protect children online under the new law

The Child Digital Safety Law now places clear legal responsibilities on caregivers from monitoring activity to reporting harmful content.

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