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Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained -sources
Apple's decision not to proceed with end-to-end encryption of iCloud backups made the FBI’s job easier
Apple lawsuit tests if an employee can plan rival startup while on payroll
Apple sued Gerard Williams III alleging that he breached an intellectual property agreement and a duty of loyalty to the company by planning his new startup while on company time at Apple
Emiratis can now file claims online for VAT incurred on their newly built residences
The number of original documents that need to be submitted with the application has been reduced to just four
Jordan Cabinet approves sales tax cut for 76 commodities
Under the decision, the goods subject to a 10% tax, will be reduced to 5%
Does UAE car insurance cover flood damage? Minister clarifies
This is part of the unified policy that insures the vehicle against risks of loss and mass damage
New brand identity for Bahraini goods
The ‘Made in Bahrain’ logo features the national flag and can be used on commercial registrations
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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
Carlos Ghosn's image rehab begins in wrong gear
Ghosn justified his daring decision to skip his $9mln bail and escape in a private jet to Lebanon
Should private banks worry about their cyber rating?
Cybercrime, whether its aim is to misappropriate money or ruin reputations, poses considerable risks for all types of companies