Israel PM says FBI won’t quiz troops over journalist’s death
Outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Israeli soldiers "will not be interrogated" by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...
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Cyberthreats put critical infra at risk in Middle East
Top cyber security experts speak to TRENDS about primary threats to critical infrastructure providers and how to build effective defenses.
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Private Israeli malware used to spy on journalists, activists, politicians
The use of the software, called Pegasus and developed by Israel's NSO group, was reported on by the Washington Post,...
Doha: Afghan gov’t, Taliban to meet again after inconclusive talks
Senior representatives of the Kabul government including head of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah flew in for...
Deadlock ends: Top oil producers agree on modest output boost
The OPEC+ meeting on Sunday agreed to raise output by 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) each month from August to...
McLaren raises US$757m, adds Saudi wealth fund as investor
The deal makes Saudi Arabia’s PIF a minority shareholder in the group Some of the money raised will be used...
UAE Central Bank unveils norms for retail payment services
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has unveiled the Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation.
PIF, Cosco buy stake in Red Sea Gateway Terminal for $280 million
The investment will help to transform RSGT into both a regional and global logistics hub in line with PIF’s mission...
Assad starts new term after re-election described ‘neither free nor fair’
The vote extending Assad's grip on power was the second since the start of a decade-long civil war that has...
Economy in focus as Assad retains Syria’s presidency for fourth term
President Bashar al-Assad vows to focus on economy after taking the oath of office for a fourth term in Syria...
History created: ADX market capitalization crosses US$300 billion
The UAE’s booming economy and the gradual opening up of the world markets helped Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s market capitalization...
After conquering Earth, Bezos eyes new frontier in space
His journey into space aboard a reusable rocket built by his firm Blue Origin comes just two weeks after he...
Israel PM says FBI won’t quiz troops over journalist’s death
Outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Israeli soldiers "will not be interrogated" by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...
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Arab economies to grow by 2.9% in 2021, 3.6% in 2022: Report
Uneven recovery is expected as eleven Arab countries will likely recover by the end of 2022, while the recovery path...
‘Potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast: UK maritime security agency
The MarineTraffic website, which categorises the vessel as an asphalt and bitumen tanker, said it was travelling to Sohar, a...
Israel can ‘act alone’ against Iran after ship attack: Bennet
Bennett said Israel had shared intelligence with the United States, Britain and others also tying Iran to the attack.
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Abu Dhabi cuts procedures to start business by 71 percent
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UAE children aged 3-17 to receive Chinese Sinopharm vaccine
The UAE has decided to inoculate children between the ages of 3 and 17 with Chinese Covid-19 vaccine Sinopharm. Children...