Students getting distracted by their mobile devices could become a thing of the past.
That's according to Ricardo Barcena, CEO of Spotnik Technologies, who says they're working with youngsters and education facilities to create apps that can control what is enabled and disabled on a phone.
Barcena told ARN News how such apps will put a stop to growing issues involving devices and social media.
UAE capital markets reflect strong performance in first 9 months of 2026
The UAE financial markets have recorded strong performance during the first nine months of 2026, with number of companies licensed by Capital Market Authority rising 43 per cent and the combined market capitalisation of ADX and DFM touching AED 3.7 trillion.
UAE and Benin exchange CEPA in Abu Dhabi
The UAE and Benin exchanged a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Sunday aimed at significantly expanding trade and investment between the two countries.
Dubai Customs refund applications rise to AED 6.9 billion in first half of 2026
Dubai Customs processed 1.36 million applications for customs deposit refunds in the first half of 2026, up 3.6 per cent from the same period last year.
ADNOC unlocks over AED 60 billion in UAE manufacturing opportunities
ADNOC announced on Sunday more than AED 60 billion in local manufacturing opportunities through to 2030, alongside changes to its procurement and supplier systems.
Ambani's Jio becomes most subscribed Indian IPO
Bids for billionaire Mukesh Ambani's first IPO in 20 years topped $77 billion on Friday, making Jio Platforms India's most subscribed stock offering as it surpassed the 2008 issue of Reliance Power, part of his brother Anil's group.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation.
Dubai is stepping up its ambitions to become a global artificial intelligence hub, with plans to more than double the number of companies operating within the Dubai AI Campus by 2030.
Authorities in Dubai have joined forces to ensure surplus food from weddings and events will be redistributed to "eligible beneficiaries" as long as it meets safety consumption standards.
