UAE Banks Phase Out SMS Passwords, Shifting Online Payments to In-App Approvals

UAE banks are phasing out SMS OTPs for online payments under Central Bank rules, switching to biometric in-app approvals to eliminate SIM-swap fraud.

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UAE Banks Phase Out SMS Passwords, Shifting Online Payments to In-App Approvals

Central Bank mandate forces lenders toward biometric confirmation to curb SIM-swap fraud and phishing attacks DUBAI, Sept. 17, 2026 : ...

Dubai’s RTA has renamed the ONPASSIVE Red Line stop to Garmin Metro Station under a 10-year naming rights agreement. Signage changes will conclude by November 2026.

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RTA Grants Garmin 10-Year Naming Rights for ONPASSIVE Metro Station

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 9 September 2026:Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted the naming rights to the ...

Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Al Dhaid in Sharjah as the UAE National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert for convective clouds and blowing dust.

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Rain Lashes Sharjah’s Al Dhaid as UAE Issues Yellow Weather Alert for Eastern and Southern Regions

National Centre of Meteorology warns of sudden convective clouds, gusty winds, and low visibility through Friday night DUBAI — September ...

Dubai's RTA records zero school zone traffic fatalities since 2010. Discover the new 2026–2027 school safety guidelines, commute data, and driver rules.

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Zero School Zone Traffic Deaths in Dubai Since 2010 as RTA Rolls Out 2026–2027 Safety Drive

Transport authority pairs road redesigns with targeted school campaigns as survey reveals 47% of pupils commute by private car DUBAI ...

Dubai Police train over 140 security guards across 35 schools to manage traffic congestion, handle minor accidents, and ensure student safety during peak hours.

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Dubai Police Train Over 140 School Security Guards to Manage Peak Hour Traffic

Specialised safety initiative across 35 schools aims to streamline traffic flow and enhance student safety during drop-off and pick-up times ...

Dubai RTA completes major road and parking upgrades across six school zones including Motor City, Al Barsha, and Umm Al Sheif to enhance safety and traffic flow.

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RTA Completes Traffic Improvements at Six School-Zone Locations to Enhance Traffic Flow and Safety

Additional parking spaces and improved access at entrances and exits Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority:Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) ...

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GDRFA Dubai Partners with MBRSG to Launch National Values-Driven Leadership Program

Sixty-five senior officials and department directors undergo strategic training to embed UAE identity, governance, and sustainability into public sector leadership. ...

GDRFA Dubai officers earned four podium finishes at the 2026 ICP CrossFit Championship, winning top honors in both men’s and women’s fitness categories.

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GDRFA Dubai Dominates Federal ICP CrossFit Championship with Four Podium Finishes

Dubai immigration officers sweep top titles in both men’s and women’s fitness categories in major UAE government tournament DUBAI — ...

Dubai RTA school bus undergoing safety inspection ahead of the new academic year.

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RTA Intensifies Safety and Transport Readiness for the New School Year with Integrated Mobility Measures

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 24th August 2026:Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has stepped up its preparations for the ...

Labeled atmospheric forecast map showing convective clouds and rain development across the United Arab Emirates.

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UAE Weather Alert: Extended Rain Spell and Dust Storms Forecast Through Thursday

Convective clouds, poor visibility, and wind speeds reaching 45 km/h expected across eastern, southern, and inland regions following downpours in ...

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UAE Banks Phase Out SMS Passwords, Shifting Online Payments to In-App Approvals

RTA Grants Garmin 10-Year Naming Rights for ONPASSIVE Metro Station

Rain Lashes Sharjah’s Al Dhaid as UAE Issues Yellow Weather Alert for Eastern and Southern Regions

Zero School Zone Traffic Deaths in Dubai Since 2010 as RTA Rolls Out 2026–2027 Safety Drive

Dubai Police Train Over 140 School Security Guards to Manage Peak Hour Traffic

RTA Completes Traffic Improvements at Six School-Zone Locations to Enhance Traffic Flow and Safety

GDRFA Dubai Partners with MBRSG to Launch National Values-Driven Leadership Program

GDRFA Dubai Dominates Federal ICP CrossFit Championship with Four Podium Finishes

RTA Intensifies Safety and Transport Readiness for the New School Year with Integrated Mobility Measures

UAE Weather Alert: Extended Rain Spell and Dust Storms Forecast Through Thursday

UAE Volunteer Group Enters Arabian World Records After Supporting Over 12,000 Families

Saudi Air Defences Down Missiles Bound for Red Sea Oil Terminal as Trump Waives Russia Energy Sanctions

RTA Holds Design Workshop to Develop NOC and Building Permit Services

Abu Dhabi Unveils Centralized Wildlife Response Network to Rescue Stranded and Injured Animals

Veteran Tamil Music Director Deva Dies at 75 in Chennai

Emirates Flight Grounded in Delhi After Bird Strike Forces Overnight Delay

Abu Dhabi Unveils Centralized Wildlife Response Network to Rescue Stranded and Injured Animals

Veteran Tamil Music Director Deva Dies at 75 in Chennai

Emirates Flight Grounded in Delhi After Bird Strike Forces Overnight Delay

Abu Dhabi Unveils Centralized Wildlife Response Network to Rescue Stranded and Injured Animals

Veteran Tamil Music Director Deva Dies at 75 in Chennai

Emirates Flight Grounded in Delhi After Bird Strike Forces Overnight Delay

GDRFA Dubai Dominates Dubai Police Triathlon With Multiple Podiums Across Sprint and Relay Divisions

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