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Ninety nine per cent of UAE organisations had two or more identity-related breaches in the past year, a survey showed. CyberArk, an identity security company, has released a new global research report that shows how siloed approaches to securing human and machine identities are driving identity-based attacks across enterprises and their ecosystems. The CyberArk 2024 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report provides unique perspectives on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) boosts cyber defenscs as well as attacker capabilities; increases the pace at which identities are created in new and complex environments; and highlights the scale of identity-related breaches affecting organisations. While the…
Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote has come and gone. As we anticipated, it was a big one. From lots of UI changes in iOS 18 to Apple’s big bet on AI with Apple Intelligence, it’s safe to say that this year’s conference was one of the most memorable. Of the 1 hour and 47 minute keynote, Apple spent 15 minutes talking about iOS 18. That doesn’t sound like a lot of time, but the company was going through new features rapidly and covered a lot of ground. iOS 18 includes some pretty major changes for the iPhone and one of the biggest…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
Healthcare professionals in the UAE are urging residents to ensure that their children’s immunisation schedules are up to date in preparation for Eid al Adha or summer travel. They pointed out that a landmark study set to be published in The Lancet reveals that global immunisation efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years from 1974 to 2024. That’s equivalent to six lives every minute of every year. The majority of these lives saved – 101 million – were infants. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Why is…
More than two-thirds of UAE residents re observed to be financially conscious of their spending, keep a close personal watch on their finances and set long-term financial goals and strive to achieve them, a recent survey showed. Visa’s 2024 Financial Literacy Survey assessed financial knowledge and choices of consumers in the UAE in managing credit, savings and spending. The Visa survey gathers insights from men and women aged between 18-55 years in the emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. According to the survey, more than half of respondents from all age groups are confident about their financial situation. A…
With iOS 18 now officially showcased at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 2024), we’ve got a look at what’s new, including a more customizable home screen, a revamped Control Center, changes to first-party apps, and integration of Apple Intelligence. There’s a lot to like here, so you might be wondering when and if your iPhone will get the iOS 18 update. The answer will depend on your iPhone model, so take a look below. Which iPhone models can download iOS 18? As with every iOS release, the iOS 18 update should be available on most — though not all —…
Exclusive private air-conditioned parking boxes with their own EV charging stations are what await residents of a newly announced luxury residence in the UAE. The ICONIC Tower, which will be the tallest structure in Dubai Internet City when completed, will fuse design and technology to ensure that its parking spaces can be converted into a lounge as well. “Our climate-controlled parking solutions offer VIP parking boxes with air conditioning, personalised access, and EV charging stations,” Diana Nilipovscaia, CEO at MERED, the developer behind Iconic Tower, told Khaleej Times. “Tenants can access their parking boxes using a remote or access card.”…
In the wee hours of May 5, Liz Gonzales was frantically refreshing the VFS Global visa website, her heart pounding with anticipation. This was her last attempt in a series of relentless bids to secure a coveted Schengen visa appointment slot for the chance to attend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in The Netherlands on June 6. But luck was not on her side. “I don’t remember crying this much after my breakup,” said the 34-year-old Dubai resident, who eventually made the tough decision to sell her concert ticket after failing to get an appointment slot. “It would have been a…
Forbes Middle East Reveals The Top Listed Companies In Egypt Meet Egypt’s 50 Most Powerful Listed Firms The market value of the 50 companies totals $29.4 billion. Commercial International Bank (CIB) leads the list as Egypt’s biggest company. Orascom Construction tops Egypt’s real estate sector. Dubai, June 10, 2024: Forbes Middle East has unveiled its annual Top 50 Listed Companies in Egypt ranking for 2024, showcasing the country’s most valuable and profitable players. The 50 listees in the 2024 ranking witnessed their sales in USD shrink by almost 20% to $26.4 billion in 2023 compared to 2022. Their total net…
Elon Musk has hit out at Apple’s plan to partner with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence features to the iPhone, telling Tim Cook directly to “stop this creepy spyware” and threatening to ban iPhones on the premises of his companies — SpaceX, Tesla, and X (formerly Twitter). Apple announced the partnership with the ChatGPT maker on the opening day of its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday. But just a few hours later, Musk fired off a number of X posts expressing his annoyance at the plan, calling it “an unacceptable security violation.” He even replied directly to a post on…