Governments’ focus on cyber crime urgedWorld governments should be transparent in their regulations to monitor and control online activity and set a strategic plan to combat cyber crime, according to an expert. "State regulation is necessary, but should be transpa More… |
Governments’ focus on cyber crime urgedWorld governments should be transparent in their regulations to monitor and control online activity and set a strategic plan to combat cyber crime, according to an expert. "State regulation is necessary, but should be transpa More… |
GCC oil windfall boosts govt spending powerThe risk premium on oil prices caused by the political unrest across the Middle East and disrupted Libyan output has provided extra spending power for GCC governments, said a report. Each dollar increase in oil prices adds around $4.5 bill More… |
Govts 'dominate terrestrial TV sector'Governments continue to dominate terrestrial TV channels in the Arab World, according to a study. Regulations and market dynamics have ensured that -except in a few countries- the number of terrestrial TV stations did not grow in the past More… |
World Bank scheme to 'green' govt accountsThe World Bank on Thursday launched a programme to help nations put a value on nature just like GDP in a bid to stop the destruction of forests, wetlands and reefs that underpin businesses and economies. The five-year pilot project backed More… |
ME governments 'ready to shield economies'Middle Eastern governments are prepared to step in with more financial support to help their economies weather the financial crisis, the United Arab Emirates central bank governor said. In a speech delivered to the International Monetary F More… |








