Dubai Police says a phone scam caused more than AED11.8 million in losses by impersonating official and international entities, falsely telling victims they were implicated in criminal cases abroad and pressuring them to transfer money while cutting contact with family and friends.
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RegionalQatar says the capital backing its startup ecosystem has tripled over the past two years, while 85% of startups at Web Summit Qatar 2026 came from outside the country. The numbers show strong international pull, but attendance in Doha is not the same thing as building a company there.
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LEAD REPORTDubai Police says a phone scam caused more than AED11.8 million in losses by impersonating official and international entities, falsely telling victims they were implicated in criminal cases abroad and pressuring them to transfer money while cutting contact with family and friends.
LEAD REPORTSDAIA has opened applications for a Personal Data Protection track where companies can test products that process personal data under regulatory supervision. Successful graduates receive a completion certificate and digital badge, making admission, testing and graduation three different regulatory states.
LEAD REPORTAlRayan Bank has become the first bank in Qatar to let customers request a National Investor Number and update shareholder details directly through the bank instead of submitting a separate request to Edaa. The change shortens market onboarding, but a National Investor Number is only the first step toward investing.
Material change across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf — source-linked and ranked by significance.
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