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US to introduce new bill to punish cyber theftA day before Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the United States, three US lawmakers plan to propose a new law that would punish hackers backed by China, Russia or other foreign governments for cyber spying and theft. The new bi More… |
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Bahrain abolishes $10,500 cap on pensionsBahrain has abolished a BD4,000 ($10,507) cap on pensions, six years after being implemented, a report said. The Shura Council approved a new bill, which was backed by the Cabinet after it acknowledged that the current cap was unf More… |
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Bahrain set to lead GCC smart card driveBahrain is set to be the first Gulf country to allow GCC nationals to complete all official procedures - whether governmental and non-governmental - using only their identity smart cards. Other GCC countries are expected to follow More… |
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Iran drafts bill to block Hormuz for Gulf tankersIran's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has drafted a bill calling for Iran to try to stop oil tankers from shipping crude through the Strait of Hormuz to countries that support sanctions against it, a committee member said on Monday More… |
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Japan to pass bill to insure Iran oil importsJapan's lower house is set to pass a special bill on Friday to allow it to provide insurance for continuing Iranian crude imports, making it the first country to attempt to initiate sovereign cover once EU sanctions on Iran are expected to start i More… |
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Bahrain council stalls consumer protection billA bill that could prosecute traders, importers and advertisers for ripping people off in Bahrain has been stalled due to a dispute between Shura Council members. Those who cheat consumers by falsely marketing products could be jailed for t More… |
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Bahrain Shura blocks labour fee exemption billA bill that would have exempted a government body from paying expatriate labour fees has been blocked by Bahrain’s Shura Council members. Parliament passed the bill in February, saying it would help the Sunni and Jaffari Waqf (Endowment) D More… |
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Bahrain suspends bill to raise adult ageEfforts to increase the age at which children in Bahrain officially become adults have stalled over fears that it could allow teenagers involved in serious crime to escape proper punishment. A senior police official warned MPs yesterday (A More… |
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Abu Dhabi unveils new utility billAbu Dhabi will unveil a new utility bill for its customers starting from next month that will provide more information, mainly on managing their water and power consumption across the emirate. All the water and electricity customers will r More… |
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Abu Dhabi unveils new utility billAbu Dhabi will unveil a new utility bill for its customers starting from next month that will provide more information, mainly on managing their water and power consumption across the emirate. All the water and electricity customers will r More… |
