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Ministry issues conditions for cosmetic distribution companies in Oman
Commerce ministry keen to control safety of products and verify their conformity with the applicable specifications and regulations
Export ban on crabs studied in Bahrain
The ban also included a prohibition on the export of 14 species of sea life
Sustained Development: Dubai Economy issues 4,692 Instant Licences since 2017
Facility provides convenient model for businessmen who can now obtain a commercial licence within 5 minutes
Abu Dhabi to introduce new regulations for holiday homes
The holiday homes will also be subject to the same tourism fee of 6 per cent as the hotels.
Illegal expats arrested in Oman
Few expats were arrested for violating the Labour Law.
Japan to limit foreign ownership in 12 sectors - sources
Under the plan, foreign investors purchasing a stake of 1% or more in certain Japanese companies will be subject to pre-screening, as against 10% now.
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Medium and small businesses face most risk from cyber attacks
The cost of cybercrime on global businesses is substantial and financial losses have increased significantly
Saudi Arabia effectively combating money laundering
Saudi Arabia’s financial authorities regularly assess the country’s financial system and take corrective measures
Holding: EU may spoil FBI bid to hack Apple phones
One big shift is the European Union’s implementation of strict limits on the flow of personal data across its borders