The UAE is continuing to crack down on websites promoting illegal content.
The country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) blocked as many as 1,688 portals last year, which is a 57 per cent drop compared to 2018.
Nearly a third of them were shut down for inciting hatred and posting offensive and obscene materials.
Another 25 per cent were found engaging in fraud, while the others were banned for violating intellectual property rights and trying to bypass web filters.
ADNOC L&S vessel sustains damage following attack
ADNOC Logistics and Services has confirmed that one of its vessels was damaged in an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan discuss key national priorities
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, on the sidelines of the 8th UAE Government Annual Meetings.
UAE conditionally approves new use of Ultomiris for kidney disease patients
The UAE has conditionally approved a new use of AstraZeneca’s Ultomiris to treat adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), who are at risk of the disease progressing.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai Metro extension to Al Maktoum Airport
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the approval of AED 2 billion Dubai Metro extension project to Al Maktoum International Airport, with operations set to begin in 2031.
UAE Year Of Award celebrates stronger families, community values
Five winners, including individuals, families and organisations have been recognised at the inaugural UAE Year Of Award for their contributions to strengthening family bonds and community values.
Greedy
Tate Mcrae
Beautiful Things
Benson Boone
Midnight Sun
Zara Larsson
