US food chain Wendy’s has been hit by a huge cyber-attack, the company has confirmed. The business had reported suspicious activity earlier this year, but confirmed that the breach is far bigger than first anticipated. More than 1,025 restaurants in the US were targeted, with debit and credit card information stolen. Wendy’s say the threat has now been removed and they were helping affected customers.
Dubai Free Zones Council reviews efforts to boost investor experience
The Dubai Free Zones Council, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, held its 33rd meeting to discuss key priorities aimed at boosting Dubai’s business environment.
ADFD finances project to enhance water security in Mauritania
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has contributed to a strategic project that will supply the city of Kiffa and the surrounding region in Mauritania with potable water.
Waymo to update software after power outage snarls self-driving vehicles
Alphabet unit Waymo has announced on Tuesday that it will update software used to operate its self-driving vehicles and improve its emergency response protocols after its robotaxis stalled in parts of San Francisco on Saturday due to a widespread power outage that snarled traffic.
Masdar to develop Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar plant
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has announced its first project in Malaysia, with the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar photovoltaic project at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State.
New York Times reporter sues Google, xAI, OpenAI over chatbot training
An investigative reporter and author has sued Elon Musk's xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity on Monday for using copyrighted books without permission to train their artificial intelligence systems.
The UAE has welcomed Saudi Arabia's efforts in supporting the security and stability of Yemen, commending the Kingdom's role in fulfilling their goals for development and prosperity.
The UAE Government has issued a federal decree law that aims to protect children from digital risks and harmful content, alongside promoting the responsible and safe use of technology across all platforms.
Abu Dhabi Police has reported five cases of suffocation in the UAE due to the use of charcoal and firewood for heating inside homes.
