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Viral choking game: Dubai Police issue strong warning

Authorities urge families to warn teens as deadly social media challenges spread

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From choking games to dangerous stunts, social media challenges are putting teens’ lives at risk

UAE tightens child safety rules for foreign apps

Comply or be blocked: Foreign platforms have one year to comply with new law

The Child Digital Safety Law (CDS Law) protects children from harmful content, including any online material that could negatively affect their morals, mental well-being, or social values and that breaks media standards.

Meet Meta’s new president: Dina Powell McCormick

Former Trump adviser and Egyptian-American banker joins Meta to lead AI and global growth

Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman

UAE: Pet gazelle goes missing in Ras Al Khaimah

Owner appeals for help to find gazelle last seen near Sheikh Khalifa Mosque in Al Riffa

A baby pet gazelle has gone missing in Ras Al Khaimah.

Why Emaar’s Alabbar says the UAE is winning

Mohamed Alabbar shares candid insights on why the UAE is the ultimate hub for success

At the 1 Billion Followers Summit, Alabbar discusses why some countries grow while others fall behind.

Major Instagram data leak: Is your account at risk?

Leaked Instagram data reportedly exposes usernames, emails, phone numbers, addresses

Meta denies Instagram data breach affecting 17.5m users, urges ignoring reset emails

How Tunisian wins $1million AI film award in Dubai

Filmmaker honoured by Sheikha Latifa with $1m prize at 1 Billion Followers Summit

Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi reacts after winning the world’s largest AI Film Award for his film Lily. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum handed him over the award at the1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai.

Lara Trump in Dubai responds to Trump 2028 speculation

Lara Trump addresses the 2028 rumours - “that’ll be it” regarding third-term speculation

Lara Trump said authenticity remains central to influence in today’s social media landscape, which she believes is why many people gravitate towards Donald Trump. “He is authentic to the core - who he is in front of the camera is who he is behind the camera. There’s no two ways about it.”

UAE creators urged to promote national values online

Abdullah Al Hamed urges Emirati content creators to tell UAE story of hope and achievement

Sheikh Abdullah Al Hamed addresses the second day of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, calling on creators to tell the UAE’s story of hope, achievement and tolerance.

Alabbar says taking Emaar public was a ‘stupid idea’

The CEO reveals one of his biggest failures and says meetings are a waste of time

Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar opens up at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit on why taking the company public was a tough but crucial decision, and how it shaped Emaar’s growth and discipline.

Max Amini: "This is why every day is better in Dubai"

“Dubai is the example the world should be watching,” says Max Amini

Max Amini delivers blunt advice on fame numbers and purpose at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit telling creators what really matters.

MrBeast tells creators to inspire, not just entertain

MrBeast urges creators to stop chasing followers and focus on making real impact

The YouTube star tells creators every follower is a real person and urges them to focus on impact, not just numbers.

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