ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — In collaboration with the Secure Communities Forum of the UAE Ministry of Interior, Rabdan Academy hosted the Gaming for Good: Online Safety Hackathon, supporting the UAE’s broader artificial intelligence agenda and national priorities around digital trust and cyber resilience. The event challenged students to translate research into practical […]
SHARJAH, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — SANED Facility Management organised a specialised session titled “Advancing the Future of Safety Through AI Innovation”, in collaboration with Sharjah Police General Command and the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, as part of its efforts to promote the adoption of smart solutions and advance safety and security systems in line […]
WASHINGTON, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Google has announced the expansion of its age assurance technology to Android app developers worldwide, as part of efforts to strengthen the protection of children and teenagers and provide a safer digital environment, amid tighter online child protection regulations in a number of countries. The company said that the […]
ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2026 (WAM) –The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has concluded the Child Digital Safety Forum, held under the theme “Towards a Safe and Sustainable Digital Environment for Future Generations”, with discussions focusing on institutional and societal approaches to protecting children online. The forum highlighted efforts to strengthen coordination among institutions and raise […]
ABU DHABI, 8th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority is conducting a series of awareness and training workshops across a number of government and private entities as part of the “Winter Safety” campaign. The workshops aim to raise awareness of fire and injury prevention, enhance employees’ readiness to respond effectively to […]
BRUSSELS, 4th January, 2026 (WAM) — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised airlines to avoid flying over Venezuelan airspace following recent US strikes, warning that the possible activation of air defence systems poses a “high risk to civil flights.” In a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the airspace of Venezuela, the agency […]
ABU DHABI, 23rd December, 2025 (WAM) — The Joint Committee for Security and Safety has launched the National Winter Traffic Safety Campaign, aimed at raising public awareness of safe practices at petrol stations and reducing accidents linked to unsafe refuelling behaviour. The committee is chaired by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in cooperation with […]
SHARJAH, 19th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Police confirmed that combined efforts and close cooperation with strategic partners successfully mitigated the impact of the recent weather system affecting the country, with no significant incidents reported. Authorities praised the public for their cooperation, alertness, and adherence to official instructions, which helped maintain safety and ensure […]
DUBAI, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Police has adopted three specialised strategies to enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across the emirate, including a joint road safety strategy with the Roads and Transport Authority and two additional strategies focused on accident reduction and building a safer traffic environment. These plans were reviewed during […]
ABU DHABI, 4th December, 2025 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has signed a strategic agreement with independent, non-profit energy R&D institute EPRI to develop an AI-based Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) framework that will enhance safety analysis for advanced water-based nuclear reactors. According to agreement, the project combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence […]
SHARJAH, 27th November, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, this morning (Wednesday) witnessed the inauguration of the Third Edition of the Child Safety Forum 2025. The Forum, held under the theme “Protect Their Innocence,” […]
DUBAI, 17th November, 2025 (WAM) — The nineteenth edition of the Dubai International Food Safety Conference, the largest regional platform for global food safety experts, has opened today, organised by Dubai Municipality under the theme “Technology and Innovation in Food Safety.” The conference brings together more than 3,500 participants and 225 international speakers and specialists […]
