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Nine years after Volkswagen’s notorious emissions scandal erupted, former CEO Martin Winterkorn is finally set to face trial. The 77-year-old, once at the helm of the German auto giant, is charged with fraud, conspiracy, and market manipulation related to the company’s use of “defeat devices” that rigged emissions tests in millions of vehicles worldwide. Volkswagen’s …

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President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to the Bangladeshi nationals involved in last month’s protests that erupted across several emirates. This decision effectively cancels their sentences and initiates their deportation from the country. Following the President’s directive, UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi has ordered …

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Lebanon’s ex-central bank governor, Riad Salameh, was taken into custody following an intensive three-hour interrogation regarding accusations of embezzling over $40 million from the central bank. A judicial source disclosed the arrest but requested anonymity, given the sensitivity of the matter. Salameh’s detainment marks a significant development in a case that has captured widespread attention …

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In a move to bolster data protection, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has unveiled new regulations governing the transfer of personal data beyond Saudi Arabia’s borders. These updated rules aim to ensure that personal data remains safeguarded and that privacy standards are upheld even when data is handled by entities outside the …

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In a significant enforcement action, Saudi Arabia has detained 20,718 individuals living illegally in the country. The operation, conducted from August 22 to August 28, involved extensive joint efforts by security forces and various government agencies. Among those arrested, 13,248 were found in violation of residency laws, 4,688 breached border security regulations, and 2,782 were …

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In a recent statement, Qatar Fuel Company (WOQOD) has alerted the public to a wave of deceptive investment advertisements making the rounds on social media. These misleading ads falsely promise investment opportunities with the company, despite WOQOD clarifying that neither it nor its subsidiaries have authorized or endorsed such promotions. The company has used its …

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A former high-ranking executive of SHUAA Capital has launched a lawsuit demanding AED 22 million ($6 million) in unpaid labor dues. Although the individual’s name was not disclosed in the court filing, it is widely believed to be Jassim AlSeddiqi, the former managing director, board member, and largest individual shareholder of the company. In response …

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In a move set to reshape the delivery landscape, Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah, has issued a significant update to Article Eight of Ministerial Resolution No. 271/2020. The amendment focuses on regulating the issuance of new licenses for vehicles used by companies and institutions involved …

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