ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council and the Ministry of Defence have announced the continued enhancement of strategic cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity governance, drive innovation, and bolster digital resilience, in line with the UAE’s vision and firm commitment to cybersecurity as a key pillar of national security. The Council and the Ministry discussed mechanisms for unifying efforts to reinforce ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Space42, a UAE-based global AI-powered SpaceTech company, part of technology group G42, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft and Esri to deliver high-resolution, scalable base maps across all 54 African countries, serving over 1.4 billion people. Known as the “Map Africa Initiative,” the project will create the most comprehensive base map of the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 93 of 2025 promoting His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, to the rank of General. The Decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be effective ...