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World's most popular apps hit by major internet outage

Snapchat, Duolingo and several banks among major apps down in Amazon internet outage

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Thousands report outages across major platforms

Dangal star Zaira Wasim weds, shares nikaah pictures

Former actress Zaira shares Instagram pics of nikaah ceremony with husband

Dangal star Zaira Wasim wows fans with wedding post: “Qubool Hai x3

How 27-year-old expat went from no job to a Golden Visa

The content creator reveals how he turned his passion into a successful UAE career

Ugandan expat Rashid Lumunye came to Dubai with no degree, little money and big dreams. Seven years later, he’s a successful content creator, Golden Visa holder and media entrepreneur - proof that in the UAE, persistence pays off.

Top 25 expert tips to go viral on social media in Dubai

From staying true to your creative voice to mastering light, list comes from experience

Class of 2025: Olessia, Hugo, Arthur, Mathias, and Ethan - Content Creators who graduated from Beautiful Destinations Academy, backed by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, with flying colours

New guidelines unveiled to regulate content creators

New content creator guidelines introduced to enhance accountability, says media minister

New Saudi guidelines aim to hold content creators accountable

Facebook owner Meta launches Vibes

Once launched, UAE users can now create and remix short AI videos on Meta AI app

With Vibes, users can bring their ideas to life with new AI visual creation tools or remix an existing video by adding music or changing the style.

LinkedIn alert: AI and ads may use your data from Nov 3

LinkedIn update expands data sharing with affiliates, including Microsoft

Worried about LinkedIn using your data for AI? Changes take effect Nov 3

$1 million AI-film award details revealed in Dubai

Global contest to reward AI-driven storytelling at world’s largest summit in Dubai

Saeed Al Eter (2nd from right) and other officials during the press conference to announce details of the $1 million AI-film award in Dubai.

Rafael Nadal warns fans of fake AI videos of him

'Please be careful: I have not made nor do I endorse this type of messages'

Rafael Nadal warns fans of fake AI videos of him promoting investment schemes

Want to post ads online? You need this permit

Requirements for the permit, who is exempt and how to complete your application online

Posting sponsored content in the UAE now requires an Advertiser Permit. Learn the rules, requirements, and how to apply online for free.

Pakistani teen TikTok star murder: Suspect indicted

22-year-old charged in Islamabad court for killing 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf

Sana Yousuf, 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok star, lost her life for saying 'no'.

French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s

TikTok under renewed government scrutiny for psychological effect on minors

With more than 1.5 billion users worldwide, TikTok - owned by China-based ByteDance - has been under fire from Western governments in Europe and the US in recent years.

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