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Israel bans mobile phones in primary schools

Implementation will include educational programmes in classroom and dialogue with parents

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Since the start of the school year in September, smartphones have been banned from all schools in the coastal hub of Tel Aviv, through a decision from the municipality.

Gaming history made as ChinaJoy debuts in Abu Dhabi

Asia’s largest gaming expo brings blockbuster titles and new premieres to UAE

Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohamed bin Butti Al Hamed during his tour of the “ChinaJoy” pavilion at the BRIDGE 2025 Summit.

UAE leads the future of global media at BRIDGE Summit

UAE emerges as a dynamic hub for media innovation at BRIDGE Summit

BRIDGE Summit explores AI's impact on future media ecosystems

How are creators turning purpose into global impact?

Global creators gather in Abu Dhabi to explore purpose, storytelling, and community impact

Liv Stone,Three-time Para Surf World Champion

Australia PM makes pitch on eve of social media ban

Social media platforms will face heavy penalties if they fail to weed out under-16 users

A schoolboy looks at his phone in Melbourne on November 27, 2024 as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media with claims social media platforms have been tarnished by cyberbullying, the spread of illegal content, and election-meddling claims.

Advertiser permits made easier for content creators

MoUs signed with four agencies to streamline applications and support content creators

The UAE Media Council signs four MoUs with prominent national companies, granting them the authority to apply for Advertiser Permits

New UAE rules in 2026 that will reshape daily life

From banking security to mandatory content creator licences, here’s a full breakdown

From sugar taxes to banking security and plastic bans, these new regulations could quietly reshape daily life for residents and businesses.

Who is Sunainaa Yella? Actress in Khalid Al Ameri buzz

Social Media buzzes as Khalid Al Ameri and Sunainaa yella share intimate birthday moments

Sunaina Yella sparks engagement rumours with Khalid Al Ameri

Subtle hint or reveal? Khalid Al Ameri sparks fan buzz

Khalid Al Ameri shares subtle Instagram clue, sparking speculation about his personal life

Instagram hint fuels speculation on Khalid Al Ameri and Sunainaa

No WhatsApp in India without SIM: What expats must know

India to enforce 6-hour logouts; expats must keep WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal tied to SIM

India plans 6-hour logouts to curb misuse

German YouTube star Jan Zimmermann dies at 27

The young influencer was found dead in his Königswinter apartment on November 18

German YouTube star star Jan Zimmermann

Meta alerts young Australians to download data

Australia to ban social media for account holders younger than 16, beginning Dec. 10

Meta plans to roll tools initially on Instagram for English-speaking users in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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