Students getting distracted by their mobile devices could become a thing of the past.
That's according to Ricardo Barcena, CEO of Spotnik Technologies, who says they're working with youngsters and education facilities to create apps that can control what is enabled and disabled on a phone.
Barcena told ARN News how such apps will put a stop to growing issues involving devices and social media.
UAE trade deal with DR Congo takes effect
The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially come into force, opening up new opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries.
Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breach
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said a security breach had resulted in an estimated $6.3 billion impact that analysts said could amount to the biggest crypto heist ever and might make investors rethink the risks of owning digital assets.
DFM traded value rises 22% to AED162 billion in 2026
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has reported a total traded value of AED162 billion so far in 2026, up by 22 per cent.
Sheikha Latifa explores avenues for closer cooperation with South Korea
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has met South Korean ministers, senior government officials and business leaders during a visit to Seoul aimed at strengthening cooperation across key sectors.
UAE to fast-track CEPA negotiations after historic Canada deal
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi expects more economic deals to be fast-tracked with other countries after signing an historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Canada.
The UAE has confirmed that the oil spill from the tanker GEM No. 2 has been contained, as authorities continue environmental remediation efforts along affected coastlines.
The UAE's Military Attorney-General has ordered the referral of a number of defendants to the Military Criminal Court over allegations of abusing official authority to unlawfully obtain exemptions from national and reserve service.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a financial penalty of AED 200 million on a branch of a foreign bank operating in the country for repeated failures in anti-money laundering controls, governance and compliance.
