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• EAC, IGAD unite to break barriers in cross-border digital payments July 9, 2025 8:29 am Daily News Tanzania ADDIS ABABA: THE East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have joined forces to accelerate regional financial integration through a five-day workshop focused on payment systems interoperability. The IGAD-EAC- …
• Turkey bans Grok AI after alleged insults to President Erdogan July 9, 2025 8:27 am The Express Tribune Turkey has taken action against Grok AI by blocking access to the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports of offensive content about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A Turkish court imposed the ban after the chatbot allegedly …
• AI imposter fakes Rubio to contact foreign and US Officials July 9, 2025 8:21 am Khaama Press An AI-generated voice impersonating U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio was used by an impostor to contact American and foreign officials, raising cybersecurity concerns. In a disturbing case of AI misuse, an unknown individual successfully impersonated U.S. …
• AI CERTs® Launches Bitcoin+ Security™ to Equip Professionals with Next-Gen Cryptocurrency Protection Skills July 9, 2025 8:20 am EIN Presswire NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates, so do the risks. High-profile wallet breaches, sophisticated phishing attacks, and emerging vulnerabilities in decentralized networks are no …
• Microsoft Qatar names Ahmad El Dandachi as GM, Lana Khalaf takes on MEA Public Sector leadership role July 9, 2025 8:14 am The Peninsula DOHA: Microsoft yesterday announced the appointment of Ahmad El Dandachi as General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, effective July 1, 2025. Ahmad brings over 25 years of regional enterprise leadership to the role and succeeds Lana Khalaf, who will assume the …
• Hiring in Qatar? New rules require you to prioritise local talent July 9, 2025 8:11 am The Times of India New labour law mandates companies to prioritise local candidates before hiring expats across key sectors/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Private sector employers in Qatar are now required to recruit Qataris first before expats. Posts must be advertised on …
• US State Dept sounds alarm following hoaxer using AI to impersonate Rubio July 9, 2025 8:08 am MENAFN (MENAFN) The U.S. State Department is on high alert after an individual used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a recent hoax. According to reports from multiple media outlets, the impersonator attempted to deceive U.S …
• Using VPNs in Jordan: A Practical Guide to Online Privacy and Access July 9, 2025 8:06 am Jordan News As digital connectivity deepens across the Middle East, internet users in Jordan are increasingly turning to virtual private networks (VPNs) to enhance their online privacy, protect sensitive data, and gain access to restricted global content. While VPN …
• ‘Cybercrime knows no borders’: Regional stakeholders discuss evolving digital security landscape July 9, 2025 8:02 am The Antigua Observer - Advertisement - By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] The Caribbean is home to “breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant cultures” and the islands are the hubs for bustling tourism, trade, and marketing activities. Yet, beneath the surface of …
• Barracuda Unveils Backup Solution For Entra ID July 9, 2025 7:59 am Channel Post Middle East & Africa Barracuda Networks has announced the launch of Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium – a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to safeguard Microsoft Entra ID environments from accidental and malicious data loss. With fast, reliable recovery of vital identity …
• Beware! Cyber-attacks, threats on the prowl July 9, 2025 7:58 am The Guardian (Nigeria) In an increasingly interconnected world, Nigeria, like many countries, finds itself grappling with the pervasive and evolving threat of cybercrime. The rapid adoption of digital technologies, while fueling economic growth and innovation, has opened new …
• Wednesday morning news: July 9, 2025 July 9, 2025 7:55 am World - North Carolina Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. Supreme Court okays Trump federal workforce downsizing, for now » The Supreme Court says President Trump’s …
• Saudi Arabia’s Mandatory List Boosts Local Companies in Government Procurement July 9, 2025 7:50 am Asharq Al-Awsat Saudi Arabia’s Mandatory List has emerged as a strategic lever to strengthen the role of local businesses in public sector procurement. Designed to drive demand for Saudi-made products, the list not only expands market opportunities for domestic …
• NCC to charge N10m for bulk SMS licence, cracks down on fraud July 9, 2025 7:48 am The Sun Nigeria From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new rule that requires companies sending bulk international text messages, also known as Application-to-Person (A2P) messages, to get a licence that costs N10 million. …
• FTC Guidance Confirms OEMs Are Not “Service Providers” to Dealers Under Safeguards Rule July 9, 2025 7:48 am JD Supra - California Recently issued guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addresses frequently asked questions about the application of the agency’s Safeguards Rule, 16 C.F.R. § 314.1 et seq., to new car dealers since the 2023 overhaul of that rule. The latest …