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February, 2017

  • 21 February

    Cyber threat biggest fear for businesses: Survey

    Bloomberg The threat of cyber attacks and political instability resulting from rising populism are among the biggest worries for businesses around the world, according to a study of companies in 79 countries. The number one issue for executives working in business continuity and resilience is the threat from hackers, with 88 percent of companies included in the survey saying they ...

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  • 21 February

    Qualcomm says Samsung scandal weakens Korea antitrust ruling

      Bloomberg The corruption scandal rocking South Korea has given Qualcomm Inc. another way to challenge a big antitrust fine threatening its most profitable business. Jay Y. Lee, heir to the top job at Samsung Group, was arrested last week on allegations he was involved in paying billions of won to a friend of South Korean President Park Geun-hye, in ...

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  • 20 February

    Mohammed commissions UAE-made Al Hili corvette

      Abu Dhabi / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Monday officially inaugurated Al Hili, the sixth and the latest Baynunah-class corvette built by Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) for the UAE Navy, in a ceremony held at NAVDEX, the naval defence and maritime security ...

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  • 20 February

    China’s CEFC awarded 4 percent interest in ADCO concession

      Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), signed on Monday an agreement with the CEFC China Energy Company Limited (CEFC China), awarding it the final 4% interest in Abu Dhabi’s onshore oil concession. CEFC contributed a sign-up bonus of AED 3.3 billion ($888 million) to enter the concession. The onshore concession is operated by the Abu Dhabi ...

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  • 20 February

    Law to establish Khalifa University of Science and Technology issued

    Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued a Resolution to establish the Khalifa University of Science and Technology. The Decree renames the university as “Khalifa University of Science and Technology”. The new entity will have an independent legal personality, financial and administrative independence, and full ...

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  • 20 February

    100 firms to showcase their products at Dubai Drink Technology Expo

      Dubai / WAM A number of beverage industry shows and events are lined up to take place in Dubai next month, which will highlight the latest trending technologies, products and services in this burgeoning industry. The ninth edition of the Dubai Drink Technology Expo, #DDTE2017, takes place from March, 7-9 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, ...

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  • 20 February

    Dubai Chamber to host MRM Business Awards event today

      Dubai / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host an award ceremony on Tuesday to honour the winners of the 9th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, MRM, Business Award, and the 1st cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award. The ceremony will be attended by dignitaries, distinguished local and international top executives and business leaders. ...

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  • 20 February

    MoF, FEWA sign pact on e-Dirham system

      Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) have signed an agreement to adopt the e-Dirham system to enable FEWA to receive service fees electronically. The agreement aims to enhance FEWA’s efforts to facilitate the collection process for its clients which will increase customer satisfaction and strengthen its institutional work. The ...

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  • 20 February

    Arms deals worth AED6.9bn sealed on day two of IDEX

      Abu Dhabi / WAM Arms deals worth AED 6.919 billion (US$ 1.88 billion) were signed on the second day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2017, bringing the total transactions in 48-hrs of the exhibition to more than AED11.335 billion (over US$3 billion). Brigadier-General Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, Official Spokesperson for the 13th edition of IDEX, said that ...

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  • 20 February

    TRA to highlight IoT, cyber security challenges

      Abu Dhabi / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority’s (TRA) Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) and the Spectrum Management Affairs Department, are participating at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017), launched in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), and lasts for five days. The aeCERT participation for this year includes significant topics and challenges in relation to cyber security, ...

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