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In February, China issued new anti-monopoly guidelines targeting internet platforms

ecommerce

China warns online platform companies to halt anti-competitive practices

In February, China issued new anti-monopoly guidelines targeting internet platforms that barred a range of behaviour

ecommerce

Alibaba shrugs off $2.75bln antitrust fine, shares rally

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New legislation on food stocks backed by Bahrain Shura Council

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Barwa to pay $4.77mln to Tamdeen after Qatar court rejects appeal

Signs deal to sell Saudi land

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950 kilos of ‘unfit’ food destroyed and 11 establishments in Kuwait shut

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retail

Judge hands Amazon a setback in New York lawsuit over COVID-19 shortfalls

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Saudi Commerce Ministry refers 20 advertisers to Interior Ministry for flouting COVID-19 rules

These brand promoters visited the commercial enterprises, advertised for them, and invited the public to visit these firms

healthcare

NMC Health on track to exit ADGM administration in first half

There are currently 25 lender actions in onshore UAE courts

employment

UAE fake jobs alert: Hackers using LinkedIn to steal data

UAE professionals and worldwide face malware threat from the social media platform

Multimedia

Court rules against Dubai’s Aramex in $40 million lawsuit

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