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Future forecasts: Strategist gives predictions for what lies in store in 2019 at Arab Strategy Forum
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Number is up for spam texts, announces Saudi Telecom
Saudi mobile users have been urged to ignore SMS messages claiming to be from a local bank or offering prizes.
WhatsApp warning for UAE residents
Authority has called on residents to ignore such messages and stay safe
USB devices 'pose huge security threat to industrial networks'
Removable USB media devices such as flash drives pose significant cybersecurity threat
India checking report IL&FS employees held hostage by staff in Ethiopia
Indian government took control of IL&FS last month after it defaulted on some of its debt
Beware of this UAE National Day WhatsApp scam
TRA warns residents against new WhatsApp scam.
Moscow's new cable car closed by cyberattack
It opened to the public on Tuesday, with rides to be free for the first month
UAE amnesty to end November 30, no more extensions
Intensive campaigns will be conducted immediately after the end of the amnesty scheme.
Employees’ cybersecurity habits worsen: study
31% of the respondents admitted to having deployed software without the authorization of their respective organization’s IT department
Warning: Don't respond to this VAT refund message in UAE
Be vigilant and check the source before clicking.
Insights
Brazil oil tanker collision reveals offshore regulatory gaps
Brazil has more than doubled the number of risky ship-to-ship oil transfers this year
Fitch affirms Saudi Arabia at 'A+'; outlook stable
Saudi Arabia's ratings are supported by strong fiscal and external balance sheets
Fitch affirms Morocco at 'BBB-'; outlook stable
Morocco's 'BBB-' rating is supported by a track-record of macroeconomic stability