The challenge to keep personal information private is becoming more difficult for UAE residents.
That's according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab, which says 32 per cent of the respondents didn't know how to properly protect themselves online.
It shows that many residents overshare on social media, leaving themselves open to being targeted by cybercriminals.
At least 33 per cent of people have also seen information about themselves on social networks.
Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
Meta said it is discontinuing an AI feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, after drawing widespread criticism over privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union.
Flydubai resumes flights to Syria's Aleppo after 14 years
Flydubai is expanding its network in Syria with the launch of a new daily non-stop service to Aleppo.
UAE's e& to sell Vodafone stake for nearly $6 billion
UAE telecoms group e& said on Friday it has agreed to sell its stake in Vodafone for $5.95 billion to the family group of French billionaire Xavier Niel, ending its investment in the British firm after a review of its international portfolio.
Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit
Australia and India reached a deal on Thursday to export Australian uranium to India for use in the nuclear energy industry, while agreeing to deepen cooperation in renewables, critical minerals and green hydrogen.
Dubai's GDP reaches AED 232 billion in Q1 2026
Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED 232 billion, reflecting a 2.4 per cent increase from the same period last year.
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted prouduction at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi after Iranian drone attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi in March led to an emergency shutdown.
Dubai Customs has stepped up preparations for the busy summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai airports in the first half of July alone.
Abu Dhabi has opened a new central control room to oversee and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, strengthening safety as self-driving transport services continue to expand.
