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DUBAI / GULF TIME SonicWall released the 2025 SonicWall Annual Cyber Threat Report, revealing a continued onslaught of cyberattacks on small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Once exclusively targeting large enterprises, threat actors now use more efficient targeting and AI-driven attacks making it clear that SMBs and organisations of all sizes can’t fight this battle alone — relying on the expertise ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched its annual inspection and awareness campaign targeting food establishments in preparation for the Holy Month of Ramadan. The campaign aims to ensure the availability of safe and high-quality food for the community while promoting food waste reduction. As part of the initiative, inspection teams will conduct field ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) has launched “Manarah”, an AI-powered data platform designed to support registered entities in forecasting workforce trends and ensuring compliance with pension laws. The initiative, which aligns with Innovation Month, reflects ADPF’s commitment to digital transformation and developing smart solutions that enhance pension services in Abu Dhabi. The platform features advanced AI-driven analytical ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has recorded a 35 per cent increase in international patient visits in 2024. In 2024, the hospital saw more than 10,000 international patients encounters, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s healthcare efforts and highlighting its position as a leading healthcare destination for patients worldwide. The hospital saw an increased interest ...

AJMAN/WAM The Department of Human Resources of the Ajman Government has announced a 100 percent remote work policy for all local government employees on Fridays during Ramadan. The initiative, directed by HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, aligns with the UAE’s “Year of Community” efforts. According to a circular ...

DUBAI/WAM DMCC has announced two major strategic partnerships with the Beijing Innovation Service Hub for Digital Economy Enterprise Going Global, and Beijing Chaoyang Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The signings were made during DMCC’s first Made For Trade Live roadshow of 2025, featuring dual events in Beijing and Shenzhen, where it was also announced that total Chinese companies ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, one of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy institutions, has officially begun the judging process for the 18th session of the award 2025. The process will be carried out through specialised committees assessing the works submitted across various categories at the local, regional, and international levels. This year, the award includes ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 1,518 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Attorney General of Dubai Chancellor Essam Issa Al-Humaidan said the pardon reflects HH Sheikh Mohammed’s keenness ...

DUBAI/WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Thursday announced details of the launch of its first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT. The satellite, developed in partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Satrec Initiative, is scheduled for launch in the first week of March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, has met with Dorjkhand Togmid, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. This meeting took place during Togmid’s visit to the UAE and his chairmanship of the first session of the UAE-Mongolia joint economic committee. The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral ...