Endangered sharks to be protected under lawAn international conference voted on Monday to ban trade in some shark species whose populations have fallen to crisis levels due in part to demand from China, the world's biggest consumer of shark fins for use in soup. The Co More… |
Arab Spring boosts demand for bulletproof carsIn a workshop in a dusty industrial area on the outskirts of Dubai, engineers are stripping down a Toyota Land Cruiser to install armoured plating, bullet resistant glass and run-flat tyres. In More… |
Antivirus 'not enough in the age of clouds'Antivirus protection alone is not enough in the age of cloud computing, where web and email exchanges provide the most potent routes for attack, said one of the leading online privacy and security CEOs. More… |
Etisalat launches network protection serviceUAE's leading telecom services operator Etisalat has launched the new Managed Secure Connect (Unified Threat Management-UTM) solutions aimed at providing businesses a fully-integrated, multi-faceted protection from network threats, through o More… |
Bahrain passes new child protection lawA new law, which outlaws the use of children aged below 18 in political gatherings, rallies, demonstrations and violence, was passed by Bahrain’s parliament yesterday (May 22). It also bans parents from giving their children “improper” nam More… |
More protection against online abuse soughtThe problem of youngsters falling prey to several kinds of online abuse is not native to Bahrain, but it has spread worldwide, and more needs to be done to protect children from the dangers of the Internet, said an expert. Bahrain Internet More… |
Aman showcases insurance range for luxury craftDubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (Aman), a leading Islamic Insurance provider in the UAE, is showcasing its line of insurance products for high-end luxury pleasure crafts at the Dubai International Boat Show. Organised by Du More… |
Sourcefire unveils malware protectionSourcefire, a leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, has introduced FireAMP advanced malware protection, a malware discovery and analysis solution that analyses and blocks malware by utilising big data analytics. Designed for larg More… |
Al Otaiba launches internet security solutionAl Otaiba Communications, one of the leading distributors of electronic brands in the UAE, has launched Sitecom Cloud Security, a security solution. It protects all devices in a home network against cybercrime and online threats when brows More… |
NBAD launches new investment productThe National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has launched a 100 per cent capital-protected commodity basket investment. The investment is a highly innovative product that allows investment in five commodities and offers investors the potential fo More… |








