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The wave of job cuts in the Hollywood entertainment industry has expanded to Walt Disney's theme parks division, as the company prepares to lay off between 100 and 200 employees as part of a periodic review of investment priorities and ongoing projects.
Editorial Team · 3 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has begun gradually restoring withdrawal services following a massive cyberattack that resulted in the theft of approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets, marking one of the largest hacks in crypto market history.
Editorial Team · 2 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new global awareness campaign under the slogan "Save Your Life, Not Your Bag," aiming to enhance passenger awareness of the importance of leaving personal luggage behind immediately upon aircraft evacuation orders in emergencies.
Editorial Team · 1 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
The UAE Cabinet has approved a new resolution regulating children's use of social media platforms, setting 15 as the minimum age for creating and using personal accounts. This step aims to enhance child safety in the digital environment and mitigate risks associated with early platform use. Under the resolution, children under 15 are prohibited from creating or using personal accounts.
Editorial Team · 1 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
In a step to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, the UAE and Jordan signed agreements to launch the Aqaba Port Railway project, with joint investments estimated at $2.3 billion. The agreement also included establishing a Jordanian-Emirati company to implement and operate the new project.
Editorial Team · 1 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
UAE-based Marketna has launched its digital classifieds platform in the Arab world via its smart app and website. Under the slogan "Easy Buy and Sell," Marketna connects buyers and sellers across various sectors, enabling users to advertise and sell almost anything.
Editorial Team · 1 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Accessing airport lounges has become easier than ever for some travelers, but at the same time, it has become more crowded and restricted with the increasing number of people wanting to spend time inside, especially for transit passengers. As the number of travelers seeking comfortable seats and premium services inside these
Editorial Team · 1 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
With the widespread popularity of photography enthusiasts on social media platforms, the peace sign in selfies has become one of the most common gestures when taking photos on all occasions. However, it could simultaneously turn into a serious threat to digital privacy. Accordingly, cybersecurity experts have warned that clearly showing fingers in front of the camera could allow hackers to steal fingerprints.
Editorial Team · 31 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is preparing to enter the stock market through an upcoming initial public offering, a move that could place it among the largest companies to go public in the United States and boost competition in the AI sector.
Editorial Team · 30 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Microsoft plans to offer a voluntary departure program to about 60,000 eligible employees in a move aimed at controlling costs and restructuring operations, coinciding with the expansion of AI and digital infrastructure investments.
Editorial Team · 30 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
UAE companies have achieved remarkable growth in AI adoption, with the percentage of businesses using these technologies rising to 72%, compared to 53% the previous year—an annual increase of 36%—according to a report issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in collaboration with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office.
Editorial Team · 29 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Five Gulf countries are approaching an important step that may facilitate their citizens' travel to Europe, with expectations of progress in exempting citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait from the Schengen visa.
Editorial Team · 29 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
The UAE's new digital child protection rules restricting social media access for children under 15 have sparked broader implications than expected, as they may extend to gaming, streaming, and digital platforms offering social or interactive features.
Editorial Team · 25 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
