Remote working has emerged as a key vulnerability in the UAE’s digital landscape, prompting authorities to warn of a sharp rise in cyber attacks targeting individuals operating outside traditional office networks. The UAE Cyber Security Council has called on employees working from home to act as the “first line of defence”, stressing that human error and weak personal security practices are increasingly being exploited by cybercriminals. Officials […]
Cheap IP-KVM devices widely used in enterprise environments have been found to contain critical security vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to seize low-level control of entire networks, according to findings from multiple cybersecurity researchers. The flaws, identified across several budget remote management products, enable attackers to bypass standard security protections and gain direct access to connected systems at the BIOS level. Once compromised, a single IP-KVM device […]
A coordinated supply chain attack targeting the Node Package Manager ecosystem has exposed a new level of automation and persistence, with threat actors hijacking trusted publisher accounts to distribute malicious code across widely used software libraries. Security researchers tracking the campaign, known as “CanisterWorm,” say it relies on stolen access tokens and compromised namespaces to infiltrate development pipelines without immediate detection. The campaign has been linked to […]
Vision Hospitality, operator of the McGettigan’s pub brand, has agreed to acquire the Dubai-based leisure venue Bla Bla Dubai as part of a strategy to deepen its footprint in the UAE’s competitive food and beverage and entertainment sector. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will see the sprawling beachfront destination at Jumeirah Beach Residence rebranded as Bla Bla by McGettigan’s. The acquisition brings under Vision […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai More than 20 countries, including the UAE, the UK, France and Japan, have issued a coordinated warning over mounting risks around the Strait of Hormuz, signalling growing concern that instability in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors could disrupt energy flows and heighten geopolitical tensions. The joint statement, backed by a coalition spanning Europe, Asia and the Gulf, underscored the strategic […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Adnoc Gas said it is working closely with customers and partners on a case-by-case basis to honour contractual commitments, signalling a calibrated approach to managing supply obligations as market conditions remain volatile across global energy trade. The Abu Dhabi-listed company disclosed in a stock-exchange filing that it is “actively collaborating with customers and partners on a transaction-by-transaction basis” to fulfil commitments wherever […]
Pressure is mounting on the UK government to tighten import rules that domestic retailers say are distorting competition, as calls grow to align with measures already being advanced in the United States and European Union targeting low-cost e-commerce shipments. Industry groups representing high street chains and independent businesses have urged ministers to reconsider the “de minimis” threshold that allows low-value goods entering the country to avoid customs […]
Escalating missile exchanges between Iran and Israel have entered a more intense phase, with sustained barrages causing injuries, infrastructure damage and widespread disruption across multiple regions. Authorities in Israel reported dozens wounded after waves of projectiles struck urban centres, marking a sharp rise in the scale and frequency of attacks as the confrontation stretches into its fourth week. Air raid sirens sounded across major cities, including Tel […]
Heavy rain, strong winds and widespread dust are set to affect large parts of the United Arab Emirates over the coming days, prompting authorities to issue alerts and step up preparedness measures across key sectors. The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast a period of unstable weather driven by a combination of low-pressure systems and shifting wind patterns, with conditions expected to vary sharply between regions. Officials […]
Saudi Arabia ordered Iran’s military attaché, his assistant and three other embassy staff to leave the kingdom within 24 hours after declaring them persona non grata, marking one of Riyadh’s sharpest diplomatic steps since the current regional war began. The Saudi foreign ministry said the expulsions were tied to what it called continued Iranian attacks on Saudi territory, after waves of missiles and drones were launched at […]
Concerns over the practical use of XRP have resurfaced after Evernorth chief executive Asheesh Birla said sustained demand for the digital asset will depend on banks adopting it as working capital rather than treating it as a speculative instrument. Birla’s remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of XRP’s real-world adoption, with market participants questioning whether the token’s usage aligns with its original proposition as a bridge currency for […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A community-focused programme aimed at strengthening social cohesion and shared identity across the UAE has been launched in Abu Dhabi, as Design Commission Abu Dhabi unveiled its “One Nation. One People” initiative under the leadership of Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The initiative is positioned as a broad social and cultural platform designed to reinforce values of unity, inclusivity and […]
Pi Network’s digital token is facing sustained downward pressure, with its price falling about 5 per cent over a 24-hour period to hover near $0.19, extending a prolonged decline that has erased more than 90 per cent of its peak valuation. Market participants tracking the project say a combination of token unlocks, delayed ecosystem development and weak exchange traction is weighing on sentiment, raising concerns that the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that its power infrastructure could be targeted unless Tehran ensures the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, signalling a marked escalation in tensions that has unsettled global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider regional confrontation. The ultimatum, delivered during a public address on Saturday, reverses the tone struck a day […]
Greenlogue/AP Environmental, social and governance investing is undergoing a marked transformation as regulatory scrutiny, political pushback and shifting market dynamics compel investors to recalibrate strategies once seen as central to sustainable finance. Assets tied to ESG-labelled funds have shown uneven growth across regions, reflecting a broader reassessment of how sustainability metrics are defined and applied. While global flows into ESG funds slowed compared with earlier peaks, institutional […]
Barcelona-based Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech has introduced a new cloud service designed to broaden access to quantum computing, positioning itself within a fast-evolving race to commercialise next-generation processing power. The platform, branded SpeQtrum QaaS, offers remote access to what the company describes as a multimodal quantum data centre that integrates different quantum technologies under a single interface. The launch signals a shift in how quantum resources are being […]
Hackers leveraged a critical vulnerability in the open-source AI workflow platform Langflow within hours of its disclosure, underscoring a sharp acceleration in cyberattack timelines and raising fresh concerns over the security of rapidly adopted artificial intelligence tools. Security researchers reported that attackers moved to exploit the flaw roughly 20 hours after public details emerged, highlighting how threat actors are monitoring disclosures in real time and deploying automated […]
Savvy Games Group has agreed to acquire Moonton, the mobile gaming studio behind the widely played title Mobile Legends, from ByteDance in a deal valued at about $6 billion, marking a significant expansion of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the global gaming industry. The transaction underscores a strategic push by Savvy, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, to deepen its presence in the fast-growing mobile gaming sector. […]
Crypto. com has cut roughly 12 per cent of its global workforce, targeting positions deemed misaligned with the company’s accelerating integration of artificial intelligence, marking one of the most pronounced restructurings in the digital asset sector as firms recalibrate for automation-led operations. The Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform confirmed that the reductions were part of a broader strategic shift aimed at improving operational efficiency and aligning talent with emerging […]
Federal safety regulators have widened scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance technology, focusing on how the company’s Full Self-Driving system performs in adverse conditions and the continued absence of LiDAR sensors in its design. The move by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration signals mounting concern over whether camera-based systems can reliably interpret complex environments such as fog, heavy rain and low-light scenarios. Investigators are examining a growing body […]
Ireland’s sovereign credit rating has been raised by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting what the agency described as a robust fiscal position and resilience in the face of global trade pressures that have unsettled many export-oriented economies. The upgrade signals confidence in the State’s public finances, underpinned by strong tax receipts and a growing fiscal buffer built in part from windfall corporate tax revenues. S&P noted that despite […]
Chicago’s public transport operator has filed a legal challenge against the administration of Donald Trump, accusing federal authorities of unlawfully withholding billions of dollars earmarked for modernising and expanding the city’s rail network. The Chicago Transit Authority argues that the suspension of funds has stalled critical infrastructure upgrades, including improvements to ageing elevated tracks and subway systems that serve one of the largest urban transit networks in […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a directive requiring all commercial establishments and factories to integrate electronically with its central systems, marking a significant shift towards real-time regulatory oversight across the country’s private sector. The circular obliges businesses, regardless of size or sector, to digitally connect their internal platforms with ministry databases to record and transmit information on inventory, sales transactions […]
Rhino.fi has introduced a cross-chain settlement product designed to simplify how financial technology firms handle dollar-pegged digital assets, seeking to address persistent pricing inconsistencies and operational complexity in stablecoin transactions. The platform, branded Stablecoin 1:1, enables neobanks and fintech companies to accept and settle USD-linked stablecoins across more than 25 blockchain networks while maintaining a one-to-one conversion rate. The offering aims to eliminate hidden spreads and opaque […]
