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Truebell highlights need for responsible shopping during COVID-19 pandemic

UAE-headquartered Truebell, a GCC importer of fast-moving consumer goods, has outlined the importance of responsible shopping across the country, while reducing the need for panic buying, stockpiling and in som...

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What do learnings from COVID-19 and cybersecurity have in common?

In my travels, I have met cybersecurity professionals from many different backgrounds. That is not so surprising – it is a relatively new profession only recently taught in universities, and it takes on the ord...

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F5 Networks emphasises the importance of human-first approach during Covid-19

F5 Networks has emphasised the importance of digital transformation as the Middle East region continues to adapt to unprecedented change.  Speaking at a virtual press conference hosted in Dubai, Mohammed Abukha...

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UN: Still ‘a long way to go’ in coronavirus battle, WHO chief warns

Speaking on Wednesday, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that most countries are still in the very early stages of their epidemics, while some that had been affected earlier are now starting to see ...

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UN: Link between 5G and COVID-19 is a hoax with no technical basis

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 5G phone masts have reportedly been damaged or destroyed in several European countries, including Ireland, Cyprus and Belgium. The problem has been particularly acute in the...

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UN: Fall in COVID-linked carbon emissions won’t halt climate change 

“This drop of emissions of six per cent, that’s unfortunately (only) short-term good news”, said Professor Petteri Taalas, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General, in reference to a 5.5 to 5.7...

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UN: COVID-19 pandemic is an ‘unprecedented wake-up call’ for all

Recognizing the “immediate and dreadful” impact of the coronavirus, the UN chief urged everyone to “work together to save lives, ease suffering and lessen the shattering economic and social consequence”. At the...

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NHS urges public to stay safe ahead of Ramadan

As Muslims begin to prepare for the month of Ramadan, the NHS has issued a reminder to those who observe the Islamic holy month to avoid social gatherings because of the risk of coronavirus. Ramadan will be mar...

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ITU-WHO release joint statement on unleashing information technology to defeat COVID-19

The World Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with support from UNICEF are set to work with telecommunication companies to text people directly on their mobile phones with vital...

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SearchInform on technology that will help businesses operate during lockdown

Sergey Ozhegov, CEO at SearchInform, a risk management solution provider represented in the MENA region, discusses the key issues companies are currently facing.  As many businesses are observing the 24-hour cu...